News Briefs

Even as social distancing pulls us apart, Interlochen’s community remains deeply connected through our belief in the arts and its power to bring people together. Using the hashtag #InterlochenInterludes, we want to showcase the work of our amazing alumni to spark creativity, inspire reflection, and lift spirits. Grab your phone or laptop and record a practice session, a mini-masterclass, some poetry or prose, a song, a monologue, a painting, a film clip, or your best dance moves and post to social media tagging #InterlochenInterludes. Learn more about how to participate.

We also invite you to join us for our Virtual Coffeehouse on April 11.

International electronics and software company Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) has agreed to become the official technology partner of the Interlochen Music Production and Engineering program. “Having a partnership with an internationally recognized company like MOTU is a boon to our program,” said Marc Lacuesta, director of music production and engineering at Interlochen. “The relationship with MOTU instantly increases our legitimacy as a serious audio engineering and production program.”

Interlochen Arts Academy has partnered with Enable My Child to provide telecounseling services to Academy students. Telecounseling enables students to meet regularly with a licensed counselor via video conferencing software such as Skype, FaceTime, or Facebook Messenger. Learn more about the advantages of telecounseling in our interview with School Psychologist Dr. Michael Kern.

This March, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Collage” at Interlochen Arts Academy. The first performance, an all-music program, was held on Saturday, March 15, 1980 in Corson Auditorium and featured the Arts Academy Band, Chorale, Studio Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Horn Choir, Orchestra, and Choir as well as several solo and duet performances.. “Collage” came to Arts Camp in August of 1993.