Video Highlights from the 50th Commencement and Reunion Weekend
Sights and sounds from the 50th commencement and reunion weekend along with a thank you message from Jeffrey Kimpton, president of Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Creative Writer is Named 2012 Presidential Scholar
Nicole Acton, a 2012 creative writing graduate from Interlochen Arts Academy, was named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. She was the 42nd Arts Academy student to earn this distinction.
2012 Ovation Awards Announced
On May 26, 2012, twenty Academy alumni were presented with the Ovation Award in recognition of their artistic, academic, professional, generational and cultural contributions to the world.
2012 Commencement Address by Alumna Janet Eilber
Academy Alumna Janet Eilber addressed the class of 2012 on May 27.
MPA Student Attends Cannes Film Festival
Nicolas Weinfeld, a 2012 Academy graduate in Motion Picture Arts, earned an internship at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Remembering Matthew Hazelwood
Remembering the Arts Academy's former orchestra director and longtime friend of Interlochen, Matthew Hazelwood.
Academy Alumna Gives Back
Interlochen depends on the philanthropy of many people and organizations for our success. While individual reasons for giving may vary, those who support Interlochen share a common belief that the arts have the ability to transform lives.
Looking Forward: Academics at Interlochen Arts Academy
As part of the 50th celebrations, arts directors will share their vision for the future of their program. In this third installment, we hear from vice president of education programs, Edward Farraday.
Camp Alumnus Wins Music Pulitzer
Arts Camp Alumnus Kevin Puts has won the Pulitzer Prize for music with "Silent Night," his first opera.
Camp Alumna Shares Her Lifelong Connection
Stephanie Glazer Ettelson (IAC 55-57) shares her thoughts on how three years of Camp shaped her life and still connects her to Interlochen today.
On the Road with Orchestra, Band and Choir: The 50th Tour
207 Musicians. 52 adults. Six concerts. Six cities. 2,200 miles. 2,250 boxed meals. The numbers tell an important part of the story about the Academy’s 2012 music tour. Specifically: it was big. It was one of the largest touring groups that Interlochen has ever taken on the road.
Making a Statement for the Arts: Nancy Griffith
Interlochen alumna Nancy Griffith explains why she chooses to give to Interlochen.
Looking Forward: Dance at Interlochen Arts Academy
As part of the 50th celebrations, each arts area director will share their vision for the future of their program. In this second installment we hear from the director of the dance program, Cameron Basden.
Sharing the Interlochen Opportunity: Norm Letvin
Camp alumnus Norm Letvin has helped his family have the Interlochen experience he cherished as a child. Now he is sharing the opportunity with others as well.
Academy Alumna Wins Five Writing Awards from University of Michigan
University of Michigan sophomore and 2010 Academy alumna Emily Pittinos wins five writing awards in the Avery and Jule Hopwood Underclassmen Contest.
Remembering Cassel Grubb
Longtime Camp faculty member and revered music educator, Cassel Grubb, passed away on January 1, 2012. An accomplished cellist, Cassel taught generations of Interlochen campers from 1963 to 2004. He served as director of the Camp’s string ensemble program for fifteen years and co-directed the adult chamber music camp for ten years.
Looking Forward: Theatre at Interlochen Arts Academy
As part of the 50th celebrations, each arts area director will share their vision for the future of their program. In this first installment we hear from the director of the theatre program, Bill Church.
Theatre Student is Academy's 40th Presidential Scholar
Steven Johnson, a theatre student at Interlochen Arts Academy, has been named a 2009 Presidential Scholar in the Arts.
Donor Perspective: Creating Opportunities for Young Artists
Bruce Loomis, a 76-year-old retired school guidance counselor shares his thoughts and experiences as he establishes an endowed scholarship fund at Interlochen, memorializing his mother and sister.
Interlochen Alumnus Receives Emmy
Composer Lance Horne received an Emmy award at the 35th annual Creative Arts and Entertainment Emmy Awards Ceremony, held June 14 in New York City.
Guest Speaker: Jad Abumrad, Host/Producer of Radiolab on NPR
Jad Abumrad, Host/Producer of Radiolab on NPR, was a guest of Motion Picture Arts, and the Community Meeting speaker on September 7, 2011.
Alumnus Named 2009 Tony Winner
Camp alumnus Tom Kitt won two Tony Awards for his work on the Broadway musical "Next to Normal." "Next to Normal" was also nominated for Best Musical.
Visual Artist honored with Scholastic Arts National Portfolio Gold Key Award
Interlochen Arts Academy visual arts student, Shawn Smith, was one of twelve high school seniors from across the nation to be honored with a Gold Portfolio Award from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Comparative Arts Major Wins Science Prize and Trip to Stockholm
Maya Samuels, a comparative arts major at the Arts Academy, was one of only 24 students in the world who attended the Nobel Prize Ceremony as part of the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS).
Interlochen Students Earn National Recognition from the NFAA
Thirty-six Interlochen students and alumni were honored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts during the 2009-10 YoungArts program. Fourteen Interlochen Campers and Arts Academy students were selected as finalists and 22 received honorable mentions.