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Interlochen Center for the Arts not only hosts talented young people, the summer camp and boarding school are widely recognized for attracting outstanding educators.

The violin. It has captivated audiences for centuries. It is an incredibly versatile instrument with a wide ranging sound and repertoire that often comes with a staggering price tag.

The Kelleys are more than just another three-generation Interlochen family. As Interlochen alumni and donors, they are translating their passion for Interlochen into action and ensuring that Interlochen remains strong for generations to come.

Interlochen clarinetist, Emerson Scholar, and World Youth Syphony Orchestra member Arianna Beyer was recently honored by her home state's Congressman for competing in, and winning, the 2013 United States Navy Band High School Concerto Competition.

Interlochen Arts Academy will soon welcome Dr. Carolyn Watson to the conductor's stand, the first woman to lead the Academy orchestra.

Another camp season has come and gone. Let us bid a fond farewell to one more grand year!

National Music Camp alumna Deborah Cohen (IAC 57-60, 62) honors the memory of her late brother and creates a legacy for her family by establishing the Jonathan David Cohen Memorial Scholarship.

This has been quite the eventful summer on the Duck Lake side of campus. Interlochen's crews have been hard at work bringing it up to snuff with the main campus areas.

While the stage is constantly ripe with talent, it's also chock full of superstitions. We cover a few of the more well-known rituals, beliefs and curious goings on here. Prepare to enter the strange backstage.

Songsmith BJ Leiderman led an all star crew of alumni, artists, politicians and faculty in the celebration of Interlochen Public Radio's 50th anniversary.

Founded in 1963, Interlochen Public Radio is marking its 50th year providing classical music and news to Michigan and beyond.

This summer, Interlochen is launching a new daily photo blog where the family and friends of Interlochen campers can see what life is like in the place where art truly lives.

Camp Alumna Linda VanSickle Smith (IAC 57-60) reminds fellow alumni, “We had our turn. Now it’s our turn to put our faith in Interlochen and help others benefit from all that Interlochen offers today.”

In the summer of 2013, the Interlochen community welcomes a new executive director for Interlochen Presents, Christopher Gruits.

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

Torsten Johnson, a 2008 Academy graduate, will return to Interlochen this summer to perform as Hamlet in the 2013 Interlochen Shakespeare Festival.