Stories

A student in a light blue shirt works on a self-portrait beside a window looking out into the forest.
5 tips for creating a winning arts audition or portfolio

Three students put their arms around each other and smile at the camera.
How to overcome homesickness at boarding school

Mauricio Garcia plays the trumpet in a concert hall.
Music, mentorship, and motivation: Mauricio’s story

A dark-haired male student gives a thumbs up signal behind a large drum set.
Meet an Arts Academy percussion student

a woman poses at desk
Headlines, hard work, and hot water: New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino shares lessons from eleven years in journalism

Marc Lacuesta sits at the interface in the Dolby Atmos room
Bringing Atmos to Interlochen: Music Production & Engineering program unveils new Dolby Atmos room

Audiences watch a recent Open Mic performance.
Show up, sign up, get up: Open Mics provide space for performance, self-expression, and fun

An Interlochen Arts Academy percussion student rehearses with the school’s Percussion Ensemble.
The Interlochen Advantage: Admission tips from USC Thornton School of Music

Students in the Music Center
What are the benefits of attending a performing arts high school?

Interlochen Online certificates
Connection, creativity, and credentials: Students share what they liked best about Interlochen Online’s certificate programs