Alumni News and Features
Interlochen alumni are actively shaping the world—globally, locally, publicly, and behind the scenes.
They are artists and arts advocates with diverse careers in the arts & culture, business, education, healthcare, government, legal, science, service, and technology sectors. They work for themselves and for dynamic and innovative organizations, including Apple, Disney, Google, Harvard University, Hulu, Mayo Clinic, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, NASA, and The Juilliard School. Every day, Interlochen alumni make significant contributions to their fields and to the world in which we live.
Accomplished in the Arts and Beyond
- 700+ YoungArts honorees recognized as exceptional young artists
- 51 Presidential Scholars, the nation's highest award for outstanding achievement in the arts by high school students—more than any other high school in the country
- 158 Grammy Awards, not including the multitude of Interlochen alumni who have performed in ensembles associated with Grammy Award-winning projects
- 34 Tony Awards
- 27 Emmy Awards
- 14 MacArthur "Genius Grant" recipients
- 13 percent of the musicians in the nation's major orchestras are Interlochen alumni
- 4 Academy Awards (Oscars)
- 4 Pulitzer Prize honorees
Meet some of our extraordinary alumni and explore their stories below.
Alumni Spotlight
Some of today’s most recognized names and faces are Interlochen alumni. Here’s just a small sample of our alumni who are making an impact in the arts and beyond.
Where Are They Now?
No matter what career path they pursue, many of our alumni tell us that it all started at Interlochen. Read on to learn more about their Interlochen connections and their lives since.
Alumni News and Features
The multitalented Arts Academy alumnus has composed for projects including Shark Week and a new opera focused on Black resilience.
Now a student at Carnegie Mellon, Blandin opens up about her college theatre experience and how her training at Interlochen still impacts her today.
From studying visual arts at Arts Academy to commanding tanks in South Korea, Fox has seen it all. A life lived both within and beyond the arts has given him a unique perspective on what it means to help other humans in need.
A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and professor at Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Belgrave shares stories of her work’s impact on people of all ages and stages.
Dean reflects on his formative time at Interlochen, processing life through writing, and how the COVID-19 lockdowns sparked one of the most generative periods of his career.