Music


Why Study Music at Interlochen


Follow in the footsteps of some of the most successful musicians around the world. Play, practice, and perform with talented peers and professionals in the beautiful woods of northern Michigan.

Here, instruments, musical styles, and artists come to speak the shared language of music. Whether you’re bringing enduring pieces of music to life or writing your own, you’ll have the space and support you need to excel. 

Summer Arts Camp

Music Camps

Arts Boarding School

Music Programs

Online Arts Programs

Virtual Instruction

Lifelong Learning

Music Workshops

A Meaningful Music Education

Whether you attend Arts Camp, Arts Academy, or a College for Creative Arts program, you’ll benefit from personalized instruction, practical and theoretical learning, and inspiring collaboration.

guitar at interlochen arts academy

Learn From the Best

Our exceptional faculty help you hone your craft through private lessons, studio classes, music theory courses, and ensemble experience. 
 

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Showcase Your Growth

You’ll have abundant opportunities to perform in large and small ensembles with talented peers.

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Find Inspiration All Around

World-class facilities surrounded by natural beauty provide an ideal setting for learning and creativity.

Fennell Music Library

Interlochen Center for the Arts' Fennell Music Library houses one of the largest performing ensemble collections in the world. We have over 100,000 items available, including scores, performance materials, sound recordings, and the esteemed Tureck Bach Research Institute.

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Fennell Music Library at Interlochen Center for the Arts

Music News & Features

A popular music student plays drums.
A drummer’s life: Fourth-year senior Reese Poole gives an insider’s look into life at Interlochen Arts Academy, from meeting amazing guest artists to collaborating with students from other majors

Hearing hit songs on movie soundtracks inspired Poole to study at Interlochen and become a dynamic and versatile drummer. He reflects on his adventures at Arts Academy and his hopes for a future in the music industry.

Members of the 2024 Interlochen Philharmonic share a smile during a rehearsal.
Announcing the conductors, repertoire highlights, and Valade faculty for Interlochen Arts Camp’s summer 2025 high school ensembles

Cristian Mӑcelaru, Louis Langrée, Jader Bignamini, Steven Davis, Jerry Junkin, and other acclaimed conductors will lead students in an exciting selection of classical and contemporary masterworks.

A student poses with a double bass.
From Shanghai to Interlochen: Sophomore Joseph Zhang shares his Arts Academy journey

Zhang reflects on his favorite classes, the support he’s received from International Student Services, and the friends he’s made—even across language barriers.

Upcoming Music Events
Jan
20

Music, Theatre, Academy Student

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Performance

Monday, January 20, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium FREE, no tickets required

Jan
22

Music, Academy Faculty

Faculty Recital: Hyemin Kim, piano

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

Jan
25

Music, Academy Student

Composers Forum

Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

See what you can experience at Interlochen.

Come to a place where creatives thrive—and see how your unique journey unfolds. Plan your visit, request more information, or apply/register to an Interlochen Center for the Arts program today.