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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.

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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

Valade Concertmaster Dennis Kim poses with Camp students.
Interlochen Arts Camp announces 2025 Valade Concertmasters and Fellows

Over 25 leading classical musicians will provide mentorship to young artists during the 98th season of Interlochen Arts Camp.

A Detroit Symphony Orchestra musician leads a clarinet master class at Interlochen's Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall.
Interlochen and Detroit Symphony Orchestra celebrate nearly a century of musical collaboration

World-class musicians from the DSO to mentor young artists and perform two spectacular concerts under the baton of Jader Bignamini.

Stagnitta, dressed in dark blue and carrying a flute, smiles into the camera.
Arts Academy Flute Instructor Nancy Stagnitta joins Paul Simon for North American tour

Stagnitta will perform with a group of nine accomplished musicians, many of whom are Simon’s longtime bandmates.

Upcoming Music Events
Apr
24

Music, Academy Faculty

POSTPONED: Faculty Recital: Bryn Roberts, jazz piano

Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

Apr
24

Music, Academy Student

Choir 4/24/25

Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium Adult $17; Child-College $14

Apr
25

Music, Academy Student

Jazz Combos and Orchestra: The Duke and Beyond

Friday, April 25, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall Adult $17; Child-College $14

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.