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Interlochen has a musical legacy that stretches back to 1928, and a reputation for providing training, instruction and support that is second to none. At Interlochen, you’re more than a musician. You are part of a family. Come see why we say, Art Lives Here.

Surrounded by forests and dark, quiet water, Interlochen provides instruction and inspiration to young dancers from around the world. Come experience Interlochen and find out why we say, Art Lives Here.

Interlochen’s Motion Picture Arts program helps talented students develop their skills and take their dreams to the next level. Explore what Interlochen has to offer and find out why we say, Art Lives Here.

There is no place like Interlochen. No where that combines such quiet, picturesque scenery with state-of-the-art instruction of more than 40 different disciplines in six fine arts areas.

At Interlochen, the quiet forests and still lakes provide the inspiration to write. The rest is up to you. Come find your voice, and find out why we say Art Lives Here.

Tom Riccobono, instructor of Low Brass at Interlochen Center for the Arts, discusses 4 steps to improving your Lower Register on the Trombone.

Tom Riccobono, instructor of Low Brass at Interlochen Center for the Arts, talks about techniques regarding both the Lower and Upper register on the Trombone.

Tom Riccobono, instructor of Low Brass at Interlochen Center for the Arts, teaches a few pointers in conquering the High Register on the Trombone.

2015 senior performer Matthew Figel plays "Adagio" from Tchaikovsky's "The Sleeping Beauty" at the 2015 Interlochen Arts Academy graduation commencement.

Interlochen President Jeffrey S. Kimpton speaks to the 2015 graduating class at this year's commencement exercise. His remarks were titled, "Are we prepared for the transformational future you will lead?"

2015 senior speaker Montserrat Picado Campos presents her speech to the senior class at the 2015 Interlochen Arts Academy commencement ceremony.

In August 2014, twenty students from the Interlochen Arts Academy Theatre Department traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to participate in an opportunity of a lifetime: performing at the Fringe Festival - the largest arts festival in the world.

Enjoy a program of original compositions, written and performed by Interlochen Arts Academy students. Listen online

The singer-songwriter program provides a comprehensive curriculum in the discipline of popular music songwriting, and attracts students from around the world. Hear these talented student-artists in their November 1, 2014 performance: Listen online

The Academy Guitar Ensemble presents an enoyable program of works by Georg Philip Telemann, J.S. Bach, Ferdinando Carulli, William Kanengiser, and much more. Listen online

In the November edition of Radio Collage, you'll hear an incredible variety of works performed by Academy students. From Pat Metheny to Brahms, Rachmaninoff to Copland, and much more, we invite you to enjoy nearly an hour of the latest from Interlochen Arts Academy. Listen online

Take a behind the scenes look as the musicians in the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra prepare to perform the Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar.

The theatre arts major at Interlochen Arts Academy is designed for young artists who are serious about their craft. Through Stanislavsky-based performance training, students explore the full potential of their own unique resources.

In the fall of 2012, theatre students at Interlochen Arts Academy collaborated with [title of show] creators Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen to adapt their show for a larger cast.

Some of the graduating seniors of the Interlochen Arts Academy class of 2014 share their college plans and thoughts about what they learned at Interlochen.

The Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra performs the Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 by Johannes Brahms. Recorded March 14, 2014. Dr. Carolyn Watson, conductor.

Learn about the Creative Writing program offered at Interlochen Arts Academy.

An excerpt from the March 2014 winter dance concert, and just one example of the cross-discipline collaboration that students at the Academy engage in. The performance included music, dance and set design from visual arts.

Interlochen Arts Academy students perform the first movement allegro from a Debussy string quartet.

The Y Trio from Interlochen Arts Academy performs the Piazzolla from "The Four Seasons."

Three Academy students returned from South Bend, Indiana with silver medals after performing at the 2013 Fischoff Competition, the world's largest chamber music competition.

Interlochen's President, Jeffrey Kimpton, leads viewers on a journey through the accomplishments and advancements of the past ten years.

Parents of Interlochen Arts Camp students share their experiences and how Interlochen has shaped their children's lives.

The Academy Orchestra, under the leadership of Carolyn Watson, Conductor, perform Divertimento for Orchestra by Bernstein. November, 2013.

In fall 2012, the theatre department worked closely with Tony nominee Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen to produce and present their musical, [title of show].

"Hold the Floor" was the first collaborative piece by this group of singer-songwriter program students.

In October 2012, a diverse group of speakers and participants gathered to ask some hard questions and discuss the future of the arts.

Spring 2012, in collaboration with the Music and Dance divisions, the Interlochen Arts Academy Theatre Arts department staged a production of "West Side Story" providing an opportunity for students to explore a landmark work from the canon of American musical theatre.

Students across the arts areas took to the road to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Arts Academy in an effort to reconnect with alumni and perform for new audiences across the country.

See how Joe Maddy's vision for a year-round arts education institution became a reality.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, poet Kwame Dawes spoke about his collaborative work with photographers, composers and musicians in Haiti and Jamaica at a community meeting on April 11, 2012.

Diane Holcomb Wilshere (IAA '79), Actor, Writer, Director, talks about the ways in which students are nurtured in all areas--academic as well as artistic--and  encouraged to explore new things while attending Interlochen Arts Academy.

Mary Lynn Halland (IAA '78), Marketing Consultant, talks about the level of investment that her teachers had in her success while at the Academy and the impact that had on her success.

Jay Frost (IAA '80), Frost Philanthropic Services, LLC, shares his memory of first arriving at Interlochen Arts Academy.

Learn how to assemble a portfolio for the Visual Arts major at Interlochen Arts Academy.

Christina Wallace (IAA '01), Management Consulting, shares a fond memory of a math competition and remembers the level of support that her math team received from the artistic community here at the Academy.

Sheetal Dingrani (IAA '99), V.P. Business Strategy, talks about Interlochen holding a place in the hearts and minds of her family and the responsibility she feels as an alumna to help spread the word, making it a bigger part of everyone's lives.