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 CampsArts Boarding School
Music ProgramsOnline Arts Programs
Virtual InstructionLifelong Learning
Music WorkshopsA 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.


Learn From the Best
Our exceptional faculty help you hone your craft through private lessons, studio classes, music theory courses, and ensemble experience.


Showcase Your Growth
You’ll have abundant opportunities to perform in large and small ensembles with talented peers.


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.

Music News & Features

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


Singer-songwriters Chappell Roan and Norah Jones lead an exceptional cohort of alumni winners.
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
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Music Center 1010 FREE, no tickets required