Stories

Headshot of Assyl Rassulkyzy in front of a lake
‘The place where I needed to be’: How Kazakh artist Assyl Rassulkyzy found the school of her dreams at Interlochen

A large group of excited people gather in an outdoor auditorium, holding class year signs.
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024 in pictures

Yvonne Creanga and Alexandra, James, and Thomas Cockrell at Moomers
From Eastern Europe to Emerald Beach: The Creanga-Cockrell family shares their multigenerational Interlochen story

Troy Quane
A drive that supersedes logic: Seven questions with director Troy Quane

A group of women smile and hold certificates.
The strongest voice: Arts Academy alumna Mwila Keso brings hope to South Africa’s domestic violence survivors

A student wearing safety goggles holds up a beaker filled with yellow liquid while another student watches.
Answering the top twelve questions about academics at Interlochen Arts Academy

Director of Jazz Chris Glassman.
From Bublé to bebop: Catching up with Chris Glassman

Ken Larson stands with a trumpet bell in his hands in front of a wall covered with metal tools.
Meet the trumpet wizard: How Interlochen Arts Academy instructor Ken Larson went from playing instruments to making them

A student adjusts an ARRI light.
What’s in DeRoy? Tour a young filmmaker’s paradise with Director of Film & New Media Michael Mittelstaedt

A teacher speaks to a group of seated students.
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