Interlochen Arts Academy Viewbook 2022

L E T ’S TAL K AB O U T INTERLOCHEN A R T S AC A D E M Y

Let’s Talk About Interlochen Arts Academy Interlochen Arts Academy is the nation’s premier boarding arts high school. Students pursue pre-professional training in their chosen artistic discipline alongside a robust academic curriculum, preparing them to excel in the arts and beyond.

B OA R D I N G A N D DAY S C H O O L The boarding experience at Interlochen Arts Academy fosters a tight-knit, multicultural community that prepares students for communal living in college. Roughly 90% of our Academy students board with 10% of our student body commuting from the greater Traverse City area as day students.

G R A D E S 9-1 2 A N D P O STG R A D UAT E O F F E R I N G S Interlochen Arts Academy operates as a traditional four-year high school with a postgraduate gap year option. Although students may enroll at any grade level, entering as a freshman provides the full advantage of the Interlochen experience.

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A H O L I ST I C E D U C AT I O N At Interlochen Arts Academy, our academic curriculum merges seamlessly with our rigorous artistic training. Academic instructors encourage students to discover the connections between creativity and intellect by incorporating the arts into their lessons. Faculty in all fields collaborate to help students maintain a healthy balance.

Our new social-emotional learning program, The Interlochen 5, builds on Interlochen’s co-curricular model to emphasize character development. Through regular Residence Life and advisory programming, students consciously develop five key capacities: • • • •

Mindfulness, Wellness, and Resilience Creative Capacity Global and Cultural Perspective Interdisciplinary Perspective and Collaboration • Community and Citizen Artistry

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Let’s Talk About Values Our student body is composed of unique, talented, and empathetic young artists. Together with their faculty and staff, our students uphold a community that is:

INSPIRING NURTURING T R A N S F O R M AT I V E ENLIGHTENING RESILIENT Through intensive arts training, inspiring academics, and integrated social-emotional learning, Academy students hone their talent, expand their creative capacity, and forge unbreakable bonds. They emerge with refined skills, global perspective, and a collaborative spirit, with the confidence to fully pursue their aspirations. At Interlochen, you’ll discover how to transform passion and potential into purpose as an empathetic citizen artist.

S U STA I N A B I L I T Y We are committed to protecting and preserving our natural resources. Our sustainable community features a campus-wide composting facility, water-saving appliances, a botanical laboratory and community garden, and more. In 2019, Interlochen Arts Academy was named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School.

C O M M I T M E N T TO D I V E R S I T Y, E Q U I T Y, A N D I N C LU S I O N Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to the Interlochen experience. We are committed to ensuring that young people from all backgrounds feel welcome in our supportive community. Our founding principle, to promote “world friendship through the universal language of the arts,” both inspires and informs our values.

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Let’s Talk About Arts Majors Interlochen Arts Academy students major in one of seven arts disciplines:

C R E AT I V E W R I T I N G DA N C E FILM & NEW MEDIA I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A RY A R T S MUSIC T H E AT R E V I S UA L A R T S All majors allow students to customize their course load to suit their talents, interests, and professional goals. Small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio ensure each student receives 1:1 instruction and mentorship. Our faculty and counselors meet regularly with students to discuss their goals and develop an individualized curricular plan to prepare them for their next steps.

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Opportunities for multi-disciplinary study and collaboration abound. Academy students are encouraged to explore elective classes, enroll in interdisciplinary coursework, and collaborate with fellow students—both inside and outside the classroom. Recent interdisciplinary collaborations have premiered at Carnegie Hall and National Sawdust in New York City and the New World Center in Miami.

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Creative Writing The Creative Writing major nurtures young writers’ talent, stimulates their imagination, and broadens their command of the writer’s craft. Fiction, poetry, and nonfiction workshops form the core of the program, and students also engage in a variety of electives. Proficiency in a broad range of genres builds versatility and control, preparing students for the rigors of college-level work as well as publication.

Through individualized mentorship and intensive workshops, students develop an awareness of their strengths and challenges, while expanding their patience and self-discipline. Students leave the program with a portfolio of carefully revised work in a variety of genres.

Prospective Creative Writing majors are encouraged to apply to the Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing Scholarship Competition for a chance to win a full-tuition scholarship. Details available on our website.

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ST U D E N T AWA R D S A N D H O N O R S The Creative Writing program boasts 20 Presidential Scholars in the Arts and three National Student Poets. Creative writing students frequently place as finalists in the YoungArts competition and receive numerous Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Last year, creative writers earned three Gold Medals, two Silver Medals, three Silver Medals with Distinction, and an American Voices Medal in the national level of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition.

FAC I L I T I E S The Writing House • The only building in the nation dedicated to high school creative writing • Great Room with sound/lighting systems for public readings • Numerous comfortable, quiet writing spaces • Indoor and outdoor fireplaces

ST U D E N T R E A D I N G A N D PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES • Edit and contribute to student publications including the quarterly print journal “The Red Wheelbarrow” and the international online magazine “The Interlochen Review” • Participate in student readings throughout the year

R E C E N T G U E ST A R T I ST S Hanif Abdurraqib Poet, essayist, and cultural critic Quan Barry Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize-winning poet and novelist Rebecca Dunham T.S. Eliot Prize-winning poet Tessa Fontaine Author, The Electric Woman Garth Greenwell Author, Cleanness (IAA 94-96) Tyehimba Jess Pulitzer Prize-winning poet T Kira Madden Author, Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls Rebecca Makkai Author, The Great Believers Jenny Offill Novelist and children’s author Analicia Sotelo Author and winner of the Jake Adam York Prize Marcus Wicker Winner of the National Poetry Series 9

Dance The Dance major offers pre-professional training to instill the discipline and skill necessary to pursue dance at premier higher education programs and as a career.

Academy dancers study both classical and contemporary dance. Students spend three to five hours per day in classes such as classical ballet technique, pointe, pas de deux, character dance, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and other genres. The program places a strong emphasis on rehearsing for public performances. Academy dancers have regular opportunities to audition for college and university programs, professional companies, and summer intensives.

The Dance Division consults with academic faculty and support services to provide for the unique educational, emotional, and physical needs of young dancers. Specialists in nutritional counseling, dance medicine, and related arts fields work closely with dance faculty and students to encourage healthy and safe practices.

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ST U D E N T AWA R D S A N D H O N O R S Academy dance students have received numerous awards through the National YoungArts Foundation. Dancers are also frequently selected to participate in the Youth America Grand Prix.

FAC I L I T I E S The Dance Center • 26,000 square-foot, light-filled lakeside facility • Five state-of-the-art studios with vaulted ceilings • Professionally designed barres, sprung-wood floors, professional lighting grids, and cutting-edge sound systems • Fitness and training room • Dressing areas for students, faculty, and guests • Spacious outdoor deck • ADA compliant

ST U D E N T P E R F O R M A N C E S Dance students present two full-length classical ballets annually; recent productions include Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty, all of which featured live accompaniment by the Arts Academy Orchestra and professional scenic and costume design. Additionally, students perform fully produced showcases featuring works by modern masters and original choreography, and participate in touring productions: recent venues include New World Center in Miami, and The Joyce Theater and Carnegie Hall in New York City.

R E C E N T G U E ST A R T I ST S Leslie Browne

Kenya Clay

Craig Hall

Virginia Johnson

Fana Tesfagiorgis

Wendy Whelan

Academy Award nominee, The Turning Point Commercial choreographer and faculty, Millennium Dance Complex Ballet Master, New York City Ballet Artistic Director, Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, national tour, My Fair Lady (IAA 02-06) Associate Artistic Director, New York City Ballet

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Film & New Media In the Film & New Media major, students learn the art and craft of storytelling and multi-media production through critical studies and hands-on experience. The curriculum guides students through progressive, interdisciplinary, and collaborative courses in digital video, screenwriting, film history, and related arts.

Students also have the opportunity to explore game design, animation, and new media creation.

Screenwriting workshops help students develop storytelling skills and learn the narrative structure of a film. Production classes explore the visual and aural aspects of filmmaking, such as cinematography, lighting, music, sound, directing, and editing. Electives from other arts majors expand students’ appreciation of the components that make up a film. Students graduate with strong experience in writing, producing, directing, and editing their own projects.

A N I M AT I O N Film & New Media students majoring in Animation will learn to craft compelling visual narratives in both physical and digital media. Through hands-on projects and regular collaboration opportunities, students develop a professional portfolio while honing the skills needed to thrive in animation, digital filmmaking, video game design, and virtual reality.

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ST U D E N T AWA R D S A N D H O N O R S

ST U D E N T O P P O R T U N I T I E S

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• Film & New Media showcase • Thesis screenings and capstone presentations

All American High School Film Festival Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Film Festival for Talented Youth Cannes Film Festival Pavilion Panavision New Filmmaker Grant National YoungArts Foundation

• Internships and student-film screenings with the Traverse City Film Festival • Off-campus screenings at regional film festivals

R E C E N T G U E ST A R T I ST S FAC I L I T I E S Aaron and Helen L. DeRoy Center for Film Studies • The only facility in the nation dedicated to high school film studies • 178-seat projection space • Four editing suites • Sound stage • Classrooms equipped with cutting-edge technology • 24 residential rooms prioritized to film students

Michael Abels Composer for Jordan Peele’s

Us and Get Out Robert Eggers Director of Oscar-nominated film The Lighthouse Ludwig Göransson Emmy, Oscar, and Grammy-

winning composer, known for

Black Panther, The Mandalorian,

and Childish Gambino’s

“This is America” Peter Gould Executive Producer,

“Breaking Bad” Nathan Johnson Composer, Knives Out Norman Lear Television producer,

“All in the Family” Meg LeFauve Screenwriter, Pixar’s Inside Out David Lynch Director, Dune, Eraserhead, “Twin Peaks” David Rabinowitz Screenwriter, BlacKkKlansman Angie Thomas Author, The Hate U Give Benh Zeitlin Oscar-nominated director of

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Interdisciplinary Arts The Interdisciplinary Arts major attracts young artists with skills and interests in multiple artistic disciplines. With a curriculum designed to accommodate exploration across arts areas, students participate in a daily studio class as well as core classes in contemporary arts performance and culture, arts leadership/management, and portfolio development. Independent studies, collaborative projects, individual studio time, arts electives, and guest artist instruction are also key components of the Interdisciplinary Arts major. Students may choose to participate in the Interdisciplinary Performance Collaboration, a year-long course open to all majors and grade levels that culminates in an original presentation in the spring. Through an innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary arts students pursue their individual artistic interests and develop vital leadership skills while cultivating a uniquely informed passion for the arts.

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ST U D E N T AWA R D S A N D H O N O R S • Gold Medal, Silver Medal, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards • Ambassador Leadership Summit at Johns Hopkins University selectee

FAC I L I T I E S Interdisciplinary arts students enjoy utilizing a variety of spaces across campus, including: • Phoenix Theatre – 200-seat black box theatre for performances and master classes • Interdisciplinary Arts Suite – A recently renovated learning and collaboration space composed of a fully equipped black box theatre and tech-enabled classroom

ST U D E N T P E R F O R M A N C E S Academy Cafe Each semester, interdisciplinary arts students produce and host open-mic sessions known as the Academy Cafe. These performances are open to both interdisciplinary arts students and peers from other arts disciplines.

Interdisciplinary Performances Interdisciplinary arts students perform at least one showcase every year. Recent collaborations include the original production RESOLVE, presented at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, and ONE, which premiered at the New World Center in Miami.

R E C E N T G U E ST A R T I ST S Sydney James Grammy Award-winning Harcourt vocalist and Broadway actor

(AS 94, 97, IAA 94-97) Christina Seymour Actor, director,

and instructor Jennifer Steinorth Creative writing,

interdisciplinary artist Jamie John Multi-media and visual artist

2021 Sundance Institute Full Circle Fellow (IAA 15-19)

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Music: Classical Performance and Composition The classical music program, which offers a choice of performance and composition tracks, prepares students for the rigors of study at the university and conservatory level. Advanced music theory classes and weekly private lessons prepare students to put their skills into practice in a variety of ensembles, including orchestra, wind symphony, chamber singers, choir, brass choir, and more. These ensembles have a global reputation for excellence, serving as reading ensembles for composition students and enabling performance students to develop concert experience, sight-reading skills, as well as knowledge of a diverse and challenging repertoire.

ST U D E N T AWA R D S A N D H O N O R S • National Merit Finalists • Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Junior Division Silver Medalists • Bolz Young Artist Competition First Prize • ASCAP Young Composer Award

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FAC I L I T I E S

ST U D E N T P E R F O R M A N C E S

Music Center State-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot facility opened in 2019 that includes: • Two large rehearsal spaces • Nine small ensemble rehearsal rooms • Convertible performance/classroom spaces • Recording and sound production studios • Instrument storage and repair facilities Corson Auditorium • 952-seat auditorium • Excellent acoustics and professional sound/ lighting system • Full orchestra pit Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall • Intimate, 230-seat venue • 50-rank Reuter pipe organ

Classical musicians enjoy abundant and diverse performance opportunities. Large ensemble performances, solo recitals, and chamber concerts are all facets of the rigorous and well-balanced music curriculum. Orchestra students gain experience as pit musicians through theatre and dance productions.

R E C E N T G U E ST A R T I ST S George Curran Bass trombonist Maximilian Dimoff Principal bassist, Cleveland Orchestra Sir James Galway Internationally renowned flutist Nicholas Goluses Professor of Guitar, Eastman School of Music Lora Schaefer Oboist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra (IAC 89, IAA 89-91) Yizhak Schotten Professor of Viola, University of Michigan Gerard Schwarz Conductor

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Music: Contemporary The contemporary music program imparts the skills aspiring musicians need to thrive in the commercial music industry. Students pursue a well-rounded curriculum that provides instruction in both the technical and business aspects of life as a contemporary musician.

Students can choose from several tracks, including popular performance, jazz performance, and singer-songwriter.

POPULAR PERFORMANCE The popular performance track attracts ambitious and disciplined students seeking to develop their artistry. Students learn key aspects of performance, including how to communicate with an audience, effective rehearsal techniques, individual practice strategies, constructing lead sheets, and more.

JA Z Z P E R F O R M A N C E Students in the jazz performance track learn from a world-class faculty and perform alongside other talented young musicians. Within a varied repertoire, they have the opportunity to participate in a big band as well as smaller jazz combos.

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S I N G E R - S O N GW R I T E R Singer-songwriters foster their personal musical style while developing skills in melody, arranging, lyric-writing, and communicating with an audience.

This program provides instruction to further students’ abilities as multi-instrumentalists.

ST U D E N T AWA R D S A N D H O N O R S • YoungArts winners • NEA Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge • Gold Key and Honorable Mentions from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

ST U D E N T P E R F O R M A N C E S Contemporary musicians perform regularly both on and off our campus, including local and regional concerts, student-led “coffeehouses,” multi-city tours, and more.

R E C E N T G U E ST A R T I ST S The Accidentals Contemporary indie band Carmen Bradford Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Robert Hurst Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist; Associate

Professor of Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation, University of Michigan Lauren Jones Singer-songwriter, University of Southern California

(IAC 12, IAA 12-14) Sean Jones Jazz trumpeter,

Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University Quiana Lynell Award-winning American jazz vocalist OK Go Rock band Lindsey Ray Musician and songwriter Andy Stott Music producer and singer-songwriter, Royal Northern College of Music Ava Suppelsa Songwriter (IAA 13-15)

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Music Production & Engineering Music production and engineering students work directly and collaboratively with artists, composers, songwriters, musicians, and other engineers, designers, and producers to create high-quality recording and technology projects in a professional production environment.

Students explore current practices and innovations in music technology, electronic musicianship, and music production, learning key aspects of recording and production—from recording session set-up and microphone placement to signal flow and mix-down.

Additionally, students master professional studio protocol, develop critical listening skills, as well as the aesthetic, communication, and organizational competencies vital to successful producers and engineers.

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HANDS-ON LEARNING O P P O RT U N I T I E S Music production and engineering students collaborate and apply their skills through partnerships with several campus departments.

Students provide support for their classical and contemporary performance peers by working with the Interlochen Presents professional team to produce and record live performances.

They also collaborate with student musicians to produce professional-quality recordings for college applications and public dissemination.

The program also works closely with Interlochen Public Radio, an NPR affiliate station. In this role, students produce and host an on-air program featuring music by current and former Academy students.

FAC I L I T I E S Music Center recording studio: • Cutting-edge equipment • Digital and analog workflows • Mechanical isolation • Control room windows for visual access into isolation booths

R E C E N T G U E ST A R T I ST S Ruby Amanfu Songwriter and vocalist Sam Ashworth Grammy-nominated songwriter and record producer Tim Franklin Singer-songwriter Will Kennedy Music producer and engineer, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Tim Lauer Composer, producer, and songwriter for ABC’s “Nashville” Jonathan Perkins Emmy-winning composer,

Berklee College of Music (IAA 93-95) Makeba Riddick Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter

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Theatre

DESIGN & PRODUCTION

The Theatre major challenges students to develop both individually and within an ensemble. Students can focus their studies in acting, musical theatre, or design and production, while gaining exposure in all mediums.

The design and production concentration enables students to perceive, visualize, and realize practical designs for the theatre. The track offers pre-professional training in multiple aspects of technical theatre, including scenic, lighting, costume, and sound design.

AC T I N G Acting at Interlochen is Stanislavski-based with a focus on inner truth. Students explore a wide range of genres, including classical text, acting for the camera, and contemporary theatre, in addition to audition preparation.

M U S I C A L T H E AT R E The musical theatre track focuses on acting, with expanded skill development in singing, movement, and sequential dance training.

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ST U D E N T AWA R D S A N D H O N O R S • Presidential Scholar in the Arts • YoungArts competition finalists • Recognition from the Art Schools Network Student Talent Composition Competition • Cited by the August Wilson Monologue Competition

R E C E N T G U E ST A R T I ST S Spike Brant

Victoria Clark

Ricky Hinds

Theresa Lang Sooner Rae

Noah Ricketts

Kit Yan

Theatre and performance environment designer Tony Award-winning actress (IAC 77) Broadway choreographer, Come From Away (IAC 96-97, IAA 97-00) Contemporary theatre Theatre lighting designer, producer, and director Broadway actor, Frozen the Musical (IAA 09-10) Poet and playwright

VENUES Harvey Theatre Complex • Harvey Theatre • 175-seat, three-quarter thrust

performance space • Mallory Costume Shop • On-site professional costume designers • 15,000-piece costume collection • Scene Shop • On-site professional set designers and

technical directors Corson Auditorium • 952-seat theatre • Professional lighting/sound system • Full orchestra pit Phoenix Theatre • 200-seat black box theatre

ST U D E N T P E R F O R M A N C E S Each year, the Theatre Division presents seven or more public performances that synthesize classroom work with performance practice.

Selections range from classical texts to contemporary musicals to original works devised by the ensemble.

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Visual Arts The Visual Arts major develops a young artist’s technical and conceptual abilities through an integrated curriculum that fosters connections between disciplines and media. By encouraging creative practices, such as flexible thinking, inquisitiveness, and perseverance, the Academy program lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of arts and innovation. Students develop advanced technical skills in multi-dimensional forms through daily study and practice of diverse media including painting, sculpting, printmaking, digital arts, and more. Regular critiques refine personal vision within a tight-knit artistic community. Visual artists at Interlochen gain the confidence and empathy to develop as citizen artists and leaders.

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ST U D E N T AWA R D S A N D H O N O R S • Presidential Scholars in the Arts • Multiple Scholastic Art & Writing Awards • National Gold Medal Portfolio • Numerous YoungArts finalists and honorable mentions • Neiman Marcus Award for Fashion

ST U D E N T E X H I B I T I O N OPPORTUNITIES • • • •

Annual Juried Student Exhibition Senior Thesis Festival Exhibition Visual Arts Student Showcases

R E C E N T G U E ST A R T I ST S FAC I L I T I E S Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Center for Visual Arts • 36,000 square-foot facility • Professional gallery space • Eight studios for the study of different media John and Joan Herlitz Art Studios • Personal studio spaces for Academy seniors and post-graduates

Elisabeth Condon Wendy Froud

Elaine Gurian Ellen Lupton

Cornel Rubino Wayne White

Contemporary painter Character designer, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Museum consultant Senior Curator of Contemporary Design, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Fine artist Emmy-winning art director, illustrator, and puppeteer

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Arts Faculty Interlochen faculty are accomplished performers, creators, and educators in their respective fields of expertise. They challenge students to develop their skills in the classroom, in the studio, and on stage through an exciting array of performances, presentations, and exhibitions. With years of experience and unparalleled passion for their craft, our faculty serve as vital role models and career advisors for the young artists of Interlochen.

C R E AT I V E W R I T I N G Joe Sacksteder Division Director Dr. Brittany Cavallaro Mika Perrine Lesley Alicia Tye

DA N C E Joseph Morrissey Division Director Katie Dorn Rachel James Jurijs Safonovs

FILM & NEW MEDIA Michael Mittelstaedt Division Director Lesley Alicia Tye

I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A RY A R T S Clyde Sheets Division Director

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T H E AT R E William Church Division Director Justin Lee Miller Director, Musical Theatre Christine Marie Brown Gulshirin Dubash Doug Peck Stephen John Director, Design & Production Matthew Lindstrom Andrew McGinn Laura Ames Mittelstaedt Melinda Rohn

V I S UA L A R T S Melinda Zacher Ronayne Division Director Conor Fagan Johnson Hunt Russ Orlando Patricia A. Smith

MUSIC Enrique Márquez Division Director John Bragle Choral Conductor Dr. Matthew Cochran House Band Conductor Dr. Leslie B. Dunner Orchestra Conductor Josh Lawrence Big Band and Jazz Combos Conductor Dr. Matthew Schlomer Wind Symphony Conductor

ST R I N G S

PERCUSSION

Ara Sarkissian Violin Renée Skerik String Chair, Viola Dr. Patrick Owen Cello Derek Weller Double Bass Joan Raeburn Holland Harp Dr. Matthew Cochran Guitar Tina Chang Qu Violin Jorja Fleezanis Violin

Keith A. Aleo

VO I C E Jeffery Norris Voice Chair John Bragle Dr. Laura Osgood Brown

C O N T E M P O R A RY M U S I C

Nancy Stagnitta Flute Dane Philipsen Woodwind Chair, Oboe Dr. Bryan Conger Clarinet Dr. Eric Stomberg Bassoon Dr. Matthew Schlomer Saxophone

Courtney Kaiser-Sandler Contemporary Music Chair, Singer-Songwriter Joshua Davis Singer-Songwriter Josh Lawrence Director, Jazz Brad Novak Drum Set Blake Elliott Andrew Most

BRASS

MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION

Ken Larson Trumpet Corbin Wagner Horn Thomas Riccobono Brass Chair, Low Brass

Dr. Thomas Childs Music Fundamentals Chair, Music Theory Dr. Cynthia Van Maanen Music Composition and Music Theory

WO O DW I N D S

K E Y B OA R D Thomas Bara Piano, Organ, Harp, and Percussion Chair, Organ Dr. Michael Coonrod Piano Dr. Thomas Lymenstull Piano

MUSIC PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING Marc Lacuesta Director

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Let’s Talk About Academics In addition to world-class artistic training, Interlochen Arts Academy students engage in an accelerated college-preparatory academic program that readies them for success in any field. Our co-curricular approach emphasizes the connections between art and academics, encouraging students to think critically and creatively about problems in the classroom and beyond. Through the lens of the arts, students gain a deeper appreciation for academic subjects and prepare for the rigors of the world’s most competitive colleges and universities.

Our exceptional faculty have decades of experience working with aspiring artists and understand their unique challenges. Our 13:1 student-faculty ratio enables meaningful connection and one-on-one guidance. Academic faculty work closely with artistic instructors and Residence Life faculty to help students maintain a healthy balance.

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY PA R T N E R S H I P Arts Academy students can get a head start on college coursework through our partnership with Indiana University’s Advance College Project.

This unique concurrent enrollment program fulfills high school graduation requirements and provides college credits accepted at most colleges and universities. Classes are taught face-to-face by Interlochen faculty certified

by Indiana University.

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Let’s Talk About Student Resources

ACAD E M I C AN D COLLEG E COUN SE LI N G

We are committed to helping our students excel—both inside and outside the classroom. Our comprehensive support system equips students with the skills they need to thrive academically, artistically, emotionally, and physically.

Academic, artistic, and Residence Life faculty work together with support staff across departments to

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accommodate the unique needs of each student and create a holistic plan for success. Many of our support services are offered at no additional cost to our students and their families.

The Academic and College Counseling department guides student academic preparation, as well as the college discovery and application process.

Counselors are available for appointments throughout the class day.

ACAD E M I C C E N T E R FO R E N RI C H M E N T ( AC E ) The Academic Center for Enrichment is home to Interlochen’s student academic support services.

These include advisory, assisted study, peer and professional tutoring, and writing center support.

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Let’s Talk About Student Life What happens inside the classrooms, studios, and rehearsal spaces is just part of the Interlochen Arts Academy experience. Outside academic and artistic commitments, students discover abundant opportunities for fun, friendship, and personal growth.

RESIDENCE LIFE Boarding students live in dual-occupancy rooms in one of our eight residence halls. Rooms are fully equipped with beds, desks, dressers, and closets, as well as a shared or private bathroom.

Residence Life instructors provide around-the-clock support and foster community within their hall through regular social events and activities in addition to collaborating closely with advisors to lead the Academy’s Social Emotional Learning program.

R E C R E AT I O N Our recreation team curates a variety of structured and student-led activities. The Dennison Center serves as the hub for many of these activities, such as rock climbing, movie nights, and Super Bowl parties. Annual traditions include an end-of-the-year carnival; MORP, Interlochen’s answer to prom; and much more.

C LU B S A N D O R G A N I Z AT I O N S Clubs and organizations provide an opportunity for students to bond with peers outside their major and explore other areas of interest. Some of our most popular clubs have included the Black Student Union, the Young Feminists Club, the Interlochen Book Club, the Student Sustainability Club, the Traditional Chinese Art Club, Model UN, Stilt Walking, and the Interlochen Podcast Cooperative, among others.

Students are also welcome to form their own clubs, groups, or organizations.

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Let’s Talk About Northern Michigan Interlochen is situated on an idyllic 1,200-acre campus in northwest lower Michigan. Our peaceful setting features acres of mature hardwood forests and two tranquil lakes. Here, students discover their own Walden Pond—a place where the beauty and harmony of nature inspire them to reflect and create.

Our campus is just minutes away from Traverse City, widely recognized as one of the nation’s most beautiful freshwater beach towns. Traverse City is home to award-winning restaurants, a world-class hospital, and a charming downtown shopping district. The fertile region is renowned as one of the nation’s largest producers of tart cherries and boasts a growing wine region.

The Cherry Capital Airport offers direct flights to Chicago, Detroit, and Minneapolis.

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Interlochen students have frequent opportunities to explore the area beyond our campus.

Senior and postgraduate students enjoy a traditional visit to Mackinac Island, a picturesque car-free community on Lake Huron. Students also participate in trips to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and other local destinations.

Northern Michigan experiences all four seasons, so plan for a full range of weather. Autumns are brisk and beautiful (the area is a noted destination for fall colors). Winters are crisp and snowy. Students enjoy abundant opportunities to participate in winter sports, including ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and snow tubing—a perennial student favorite.

Interlochen enjoys vibrant, temperate springs.

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Let’s Talk About Health and Safety The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. Here are just a few of the resources we have in place to ensure the mental and physical health of every member of our community.

P H YS I C A L H E A LT H Our Health Services center is operated by a team of licensed medical professionals. In addition to a full-time staff of registered nurses, a nurse practitioner holds regular office hours.

Interlochen is just minutes away from Munson Medical Center, a level II trauma center and referral hospital with over 300 physicians practicing in 35 specialties.

P SYC H O LO G I C A L W E L L N E S S Psychological wellness is a central component of Interlochen’s Social Emotional Learning program.

Through regular advisory meetings, residence life programming, and community meetings, students are taught to prioritize wellness and develop resilience. School counselors are available around-the-clock to provide social, emotional, and academic support.

CAMPUS SAFETY Our Campus Safety team patrols our campus 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Security cameras are positioned in areas across campus and monitored continuously by Campus Safety staff. The Campus Safety team also provides alerts about inclement weather and leads campus-wide emergency preparedness drills. Interlochen’s safety staff collaborates closely with the Green Lake Township Community Police Officer to protect our neighbors both on and off campus.

In addition to our Campus Safety team, Residence Life instructors also work to ensure student safety. Members of the Residence Life team monitor the front desk of each residence hall to check in visitors. All students must sign into their residence hall at the conclusion of each day, and Residence Life instructors confirm that each student is safe and present. Students may not leave campus without express permission from both parents/guardians and Residence Life instructors.

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Let’s Talk About Life After Interlochen After Interlochen, our students lead meaningful lives in the arts and beyond. Students graduate from Interlochen with more than a high school diploma and honed artistic skills: they also carry the values of dedication, resilience, independence, and collaboration as they embark on their next chapter. Graduates join a tight-knit network of exceptional alumni working and learning in a wide range of fields.

N OTA B L E A LU M N I Interlochen alumni hold seats in all of the country’s major orchestras; star regularly in Broadway productions; appear at the top of the New York Times’ best-sellers list; dance in prestigious companies; and collaborate behind the scenes of feature films. They can also be found practicing medicine and law, managing NASA’s heliophysics division, and teaching in classrooms across the globe.

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Some of our notable alumni include: Brittany Cavallaro

Elaine Douvas

Janet Eilber

Peter Erskine

Holly Gilbert

Steve Hayden

Fred Hiebert

Jewel

Anthony McGill

Doug Stanton

Nathaniel Mary Quinn

New York Times best-selling author, Charlotte Holmes series Principal Oboist, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Artistic Director, Martha Graham Dance Company Grammy Award-winning jazz drummer Director, High Altitude Observatory at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Former Vice-Chair and Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy Worldwide Archeologist-in-residence, National Geographic Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Principal Clarinetist, New York Philharmonic New York Times best-selling author, In Harm’s Way Painter

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Let’s Talk About Your Investment We believe that making an investment in a student’s life today will yield dividends tomorrow.

After Interlochen, most students choose to continue their studies at some of the world’s most prestigious colleges, universities, and conservatories. Recent graduates have enrolled at Harvard University, The Juilliard School, Columbia University, Eastman School of Music, Berklee College of Music, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Rhode Island School of Design, and other acclaimed institutions.

Annually, more than 95% of graduates are accepted into one of their top-three college choices and earn more than $35 million in scholarship funds.

FINANCIAL AID We are committed to making an Interlochen education accessible to each and every talented student with the promise and potential to thrive here.

• 80% of students who attend Interlochen Arts Academy receive financial assistance • More than $15 million in scholarships and aid is awarded annually • Merit and need-based aid are available for both domestic and international students For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Committee at finaid@interlochen.org.

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Let’s Talk About Your Application Are you ready to take the next step?

Here’s how to apply:

Contact the Office of Admission & Financial Aid if you have any questions.

1. Fill out the application and submit your portfolio or recorded audition at application.interlochen.org.

2. Complete your FAST Financial Aid application and submit the required documentation.

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231.276.7472 800.681.5912 toll-free admission@interlochen.org @interlochenadmission

Interlochen Center for the Arts (ICA) does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs

LEARN MORE Visit academy.interlochen.org/virtual-tour for an exclusive video tour and other resources.

You can also join the Admission Team on Zoom for information sessions, student panels, Q&A sessions, and more.

DEADLINES • Early Decision Deadline: Nov. 15 • Regular Decision Deadline: Jan. 15 • Rolling admission based on program availability after Jan. 15

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or activities on the basis of sex/gender. ICA also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator.

For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). www.interlochen.org/title-ix

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