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Before and after: Pivotal moments for Grammy Award winner Nicholas Phan
From Interlochen Arts Camp to five Grammy Award nominations, Phan is on a journey to touch hearts and minds through his music.


‘The definition of beauty’: A Q&A with Dr. Amanda Quist
The new director of Interlochen’s Adult Choir Camp chats about her musical roots, plans for the summer 2025 session, and passion for making music with others.
News & Stories
Motifs
All MotifsDana Olkkonen (IAC 94-96, 98-01; IAA 01-03) was named Head of Studio for the Emmy Award-winning Vox Media Studios.
Shelby Acosta (IAA 08-11) is currently starring as Prima Flaca in the Broadway musical Real Women Have Curves.
Whan Ri-Ahn (Seong-Hwan Lee - IAA 12-15) will return to the U.S. for the first time since graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy in 2015 for the world premiere of his orchestra piece with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in June.
In Memoriam
All In MemoriamMelinda Dalley Wagner (IAC/NMC 47-58, IAC St 59, 62, IAC Fac 64, IAA Fac 62-65) of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on April 20, 2025.
Joan Larimer (IAC St 72, 82-84, 89) of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on May 11, 2025.
Barbara Wilcox (ICA St 88-19) of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on March 31, 2025.
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