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.

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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

A smiling Levi Taylor plays piano .
Keys to happiness: Emmy-nominated composer Levi Taylor keeps the focus on community

The multitalented Arts Academy alumnus has composed for projects including Shark Week and a new opera focused on Black resilience.

A girl smiles as she bends to pick up some fall leaves.
Meet Yoyo Jiang

Get a peek into life as an international student at Interlochen Arts Academy.

A group of Grammy Award trophies
Interlochen alumni honored in 67th annual GRAMMY Awards

Singer-songwriters Chappell Roan and Norah Jones lead an exceptional cohort of alumni winners.

Upcoming Music Events
Feb
22

Academic Info, Interdisciplinary Arts, Creative Writing, Film & New Media, Music, Student Life, Theatre, Visual Arts, Academy Student

Winterlochen

Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 11 a.m. ET

Main Campus FREE, no tickets required

Feb
23

Music, Academy Faculty

Faculty Recital: Hyemin Kim, piano, and Guest Artist, Yeseul Choi, soprano

Sunday, February 23, 2025 - 4 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

Feb
26

Music, Academy Student

Music Recital

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Music Center 1010 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.