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Organ Summer Program for High School Students
Why Take Organ
Complex and versatile, the organ continues to inspire today beyond its traditional place within the church. Our summer program lets you expand your knowledge of this fascinating instrument with the guidance of our stellar faculty, robust curriculum, and performance opportunities.
What You'll Learn
Our program is specifically designed for the experienced organist or pianist. You'll receive individualized attention from instructors, who will tailor their lessons with your needs in mind. Our curriculum may include:
- Weekly organ and piano lessons
- Daily organ seminar
- Music theory
- Choir
You are welcome to attend both summer sessions.
Program Specialties
- Studio classes and individual coaching
- Master classes with guest artists
- Weekly performance opportunities
- Access to performances from classical, jazz, and popular guest artists and performances from different disciplines
- Opportunities to play with the many Interlochen instrumental ensembles
Past Guest Artists
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James Kibbie, University of Michigan
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Jonathan Moyer, Oberlin Conservatory
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Catherine Rodland, St. Olaf College
Program Highlights
Performance Opportunities
Performance opportunities include weekly recitals in our gorgeous Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall, which boasts our recently refurbished 50-rank Reuter concert instrument. Take a 360-degree tour of Dendrinos.
The Music Center
Our state-of-the-art 60,000 square-foot music facility has two 3,500 square-foot rehearsal halls, two recording studios which allow for rehearsal and performance recordings in multiple venues on campus with multiple ensemble and practice rooms, and individual faculty teaching studios. Learn more about The Music Center.
Additional Opportunities
Interlochen is home to the Arts Academy boarding high school, which offers six music programs for grades 9-12, as well as a post-graduate year.
As an organist, it's hard to come by programs as great as the one here. The thing Interlochen has that a lot of programs don't is countless opportunities. All of my teachers here are so kind and talented, which is hard to find in one teacher, let alone a whole campus.
Carolyn, Organ
From curiosity to career
Learn more about Arts Academy and Arts Camp alumnus Bryan Dunnewald and his organ career path.
"It's my favorite place in the world"
Community. Fun. Passion. A sense of belonging. These are only a few of the reasons high school artists come together every summer to do what they love and be themselves.
Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Camp with a free digital viewbook
In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about:
- Each of our seven arts areas
- Various programs
- Renowned faculty
- A day in the life of a student
- How to apply and financial aid information
- And more