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Tifini McClyde

Tifini McClyde-Blythe

Associate Vice President
Human Resources

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Cory Haight

Cory Haight

Senior Human Resources Specialist

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Heather Lee

Heather Lee

Dean of Admission and Financial Aid - Camp

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Jennifer Richards

Jennifer Richards, CVA

Director of Customer Service and Volunteers

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Features & News

All Features & News
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Sculpting Edmonia’s story: Academy Visual Arts department gears up for special displays and an attention-grabbing centerpiece

Instructor Patty Smith and three of her students reveal how they’ll be supporting Dr. Bill Banfield’s new opera at Interlochen this May.

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From The Village to Hans Zimmer’s studio: Music Production and Engineering students take on L.A.

For their senior trip, students visited iconic studios and met with industry-leading professionals. Program director Marc Lacuesta and student Caroline Chardoul shared highlights from their experience.

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“Edmonia” composer Dr. Bill Banfield previews the opera’s premiere on ‘Arts Engines’

Dr. Bill Banfield and host Aaron Dworkin (IAA 86-88) discussed the process of creating an opera, the joy of collaboration, and more on one of the nation’s most widely viewed arts programs.

Upcoming Events
All Events
Apr
24

Music, Academy Student

Music Recital

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Music Center 1010 FREE, no tickets required

Apr
25

Academy Student

Verse and Stage

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET

City Opera House Tickets $10-$25

Apr
26

Music, Academy Student

Jazz Appreciation Month: New Music for Jazz Orchestra

Friday, April 26, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall Adult: $17; Child through College: $14