Faculty, Staff, and Visiting Artist Biographies

The information submitted on this form may be used on the Interlochen website, and appear in performance programs and other marketing materials. Marketing and program office staff may edit for clarity, brevity, spelling, and grammar as needed. Please allow us 7-10 business days to update. If you have questions, please email content@interlochen.org.

Biography Status
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Provide your name in the format you would like it to display on your profile. For example, John Doe, John A. Doe, John Doe III, John Doe, Ph.D. etc.
Type
Please list your official title i.e. Instructor of Harp, Instructor of Humanities, Director of Marketing, etc.
Please use the following format:
  • B.A., Music Theory - Thornton School of Music at University of Southern California
  • M.A., Music Theory - Eastman School of Music at University of Rochester
  • D.M.A, Music Theory - Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University
Please list your Interlochen phone number, if applicable. Do not use personal phone numbers. Please use the following format: 231.276.7200
Please write in the third person starting with your most recent position and accomplishments first—working your way back from there. Your biography should be no longer than 300 words. It is OK if your biography is less than 300 words. Please use your last name for subsequent references to yourself. Please see the brief example below to help you get started. Please note this is about 80 words:

Celebrated by the New York Times for his "vivacious performances," John Doe currently teaches flute at Arts Academy, Arts Camp, and Interlochen Online. As a Board of Trustee at the National Flute Association, Doe is a highly sought-after educator who regularly performs and conducts master classes at his alma mater the Thornton School of Music—and other institutions across the nation. Before Interlochen, Doe played with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra from 2000-2015, performing alongside internationally renowned flutists like Sir James Galway.
Please upload a 400x600 headshot. If you are Arts Academy faculty or a full-time employee and need a new headshot, please contact content@interlochen.org to schedule one.
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OPTIONAL FOR CAMP FACULTY: Please include 1-3 sentences about your teaching philosophy. This should be in the first person format as it will display as a pull quote on the website. Please see example:

I encourage my students to explore their strengths as critically as their weaknesses. To equally understand their aptitudes as well as their challenges.
Please provide a list of your professional accomplishments. Examples include: certifications, other teaching assignments, awards, affiliations, the process of actively completing other degrees, non-degree granting institutional accolades, etc.
Business Pillar / Division
Please choose the business unit for which you work. You may choose multiple units. However, if you're a year-round STAFF member, please check Interlochen Center for the Arts only.