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Interlochen Arts Academy

Interlochen, Michigan, USA
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

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Providing an artistic and educational experience like nowhere else, Interlochen Arts Academy offers high school-aged students the chance to work, study and live in an international community of like-minded artists. Surrounded by art and immersed in an atmosphere of collaboration and freedom, students receive supportive attention and dozens of performance, gallery and presentation opportunities. Interlochen provides both college-preparatory academics and intensive artistic training in seven fine arts areas, including comparative arts, creative writing, dance, motion picture arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Academy students from around the world work with accomplished faculty, professional guest artists, and 550 other talented and creative students in the pursuit of taking their art to the next level. Personalized guidance, expert portfolio reviews, and attention to scholarship and grant offerings allow graduates access to selective colleges, universities and conservatories.

National awards including YoungArts and Scholastic are achieved by Academy students each year, and Interlochen has produced 46 Presidential Scholars in the Arts, more than any other high school in the country, public or private. Part of Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen Arts Academy is a 2006 recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and was recognized in 2019 as a Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

  • Interlochen Center for the Arts is located in northwest Michigan.
  • Comparative Arts
  • Creative Writing
  • Dance
  • Motion Picture Arts
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts
 

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P.O. Box 199, 4000 S. M-137
Interlochen, Michigan, USA 49643

(231) 276-7200

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Director of Admissions: Katherine Luellen
Admissions Phone:(231) 276-7472Toll-Free Admissions:(800) 681-5912Fax:231-276-7464
Email: [email protected] Website:
academy.interlochen.org


  • Application Deadline: February 01
  • Application Fee: $60
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): No
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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Dance Center to get $6M expansion at Interlochen Center for the Arts

Posted on October 15, 2019
Interlochen Center for the Arts will break ground on a $6 million expansion to its Dance Center on Oct. 18. The construction includes adding four modern studios, updating faculty offices and expanding the dressing rooms and costume storage.
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  • Founded: 1962
  • Campus Size: 1200 acres
  • Grades Offered: 9th-post-grad
  • Accredited by: ISACS, NCA-CASI
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-post-grad
Day
Grades 9th-post-grad
Total
Girls     323 28 351
Boys     180 14 194
Total     503 42 545

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $66,875
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $38,000
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 55.00%
  • Average Awarded: $34,168
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 53.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $9,424
  • Current Endowment: $92,526,665
  • Per Student Endowment: $169,774
 

Summary: With a curriculum that balances accelerated academic instruction with intensive artistic studies, Interlochen prepares students for future success in any field. Courses provide a holistic approach to learning that fosters students’ creativity and helps them develop as citizens and artists. Students benefit from personalized attention, excellent teaching, and peer and professional tutoring.

Department Director: Camille Colatosti

Average Class Size: 12

Full Time Teachers: 89

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 87.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Academic Schedule: Semester

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 2

Notable Achievements: 46 Presidential Scholars since 1980, Recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Green Ribbon School (awarded 2019)

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • 5-Day Boarding
  • AP Courses
  • Post Graduate Year
Support Programs
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • Academic Center for Enrichment
English:
  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry
  • For a complete listing of English classes and course descriptions please visit: http://academy.interlochen.org/english.
History:
  • United States History
  • World History
  • Political Science
  • Economics
  • International Relations
  • History Research and Film
  • Humanities-Social Justice-and the Arts
  • History of Hatred
  • For a list of classes and course descriptions please visit: academy.interlochen.org/history-and-political-science
Foreign Languages:
  • French
  • Spanish
  • For a list of course descriptions please visit academy.interlochen.org/world-language
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
Sciences:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Physics
  • For a list of course descriptions please visit: academy.interlochen.org/science-course-descriptions
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • Pre-Calculus
  • For a list of course descriptions please visit: academy.interlochen.org/mathematics-course-descriptions
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Acting
  • Animation
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ballet
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Directing
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fashion Design
  • Fiber Arts
  • Film and Video
  • History of Theater
  • Lighting Design
  • Metal
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Portfolio
  • Pottery
  • Printmaking
  • Production
  • Public Speaking
  • Screenwriting
  • Sculpture
  • Silkscreen
  • Stagecraft
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
  • For a list of visual art programs and course descriptions please visit: academy.interlochen.org/content/visual-arts-courses
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Singer-Songwriter
    Comparative Arts
    Intermester: 2-week term w. special curriculum
    Studio/Contemporary Music
AP Courses Available:
  • Calculus AB
  • Statistics
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Summary: Through living and learning alongside other young artists who share a passion for the creative, Interlochen becomes a transformative experience for hundreds of students every year. Forming lifelong friendships and sharing artistic ideas help students gain confidence, take creative risks, and expand their artistic horizons. Outside of class, students flourish in a protective and supportive environment that nurtures self-growth and fosters community. Student-run clubs and organizations thrive here. Deep conversations over dinner in Stone Cafeteria, impromptu jam sessions, weekly "coffeehouse" performances, walks through the woods, guest artist performances and organized off-campus trips - these are some of the ways students can relax and enjoy the company of their friends and fellow artists.

A 1,200-acre wooded campus set between two freshwater lakes, Interlochen is a safe and idyllic setting where students of every background, culture and lifestyle learn independence and self-reliance. Their individual growth is not only seen through their increased artistic abilities and academic success, but also in their emergence as a Citizen Artist, able to see the art in all things and present that vision to the world in whatever career path they chose to follow.

Department Director: Jason Hubbard

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 8

Average Students Per Dorm: 80

No. of Girls Dorms: 5

No. of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet
  • For more information about life on campus please visit: academy.interlochen.org/department/residence-life

Dress Code: Other

Student Life

Facilities

  • Fitness Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Indoor climbing wall
  • Recreation Room w/ Pool Table
  • Yoga Studio
  • Weight Room with free weights-ellipticals and treadmills
  • For more information on athletic activities and facilities please visit: interlochen.org/facilities/Dennison-Center

Clubs and Organizations

  • Amnesty International
  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Honor Council
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Scouting
  • Sexualities Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Student Radio Station
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
  • Autism Acceptance Group
  • Black Student Union
  • "Fighting Blueberries" Volleyball Team
  • Jewish Student Union
  • People of Color Student Union
  • Students Demand Action
  • Student Representation Board
  • Traditional Chinese Art Club
  • Young Feminists
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Summary: Interlochen Arts Academy is one of the nation's leading fine arts boarding high schools, providing 550 talented, international students with supportive guidance from educational and industry professionals in comparative arts, creative writing, dance, motion picture arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Fostering collaboration across disciplines, Interlochen affords its students the opportunity to learn and live and study with creative young artists of diverse cultures and backgrounds, creating a safe and encouraging community of artists.
Developing a healthy balance between mind and body, Interlochen encourages and supports health and athletic awareness among its staff, faculty and students. The new Dennison Recreation Center is a 23,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to providing fitness opportunities to all members of the Interlochen family.

Arts Department Director: Camille Colatosti

Athletics Department Director: David Tanis

Arts
  • A Cappella Group
  • Art Club
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Chamber Choir
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Folk Music Club
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Improvisation Group
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • Stage Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
  • For a complete list of all arts areas available to students in grades 9-12 please visit: academy.interlochen.org/
Recreational Sports
  • Aerobics
  • Basketball
  • Dance
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Soccer
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting
 

Department Director: Camille Colatosti

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 95.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Berklee College of Music 19 graduates
Boston Conservatory 29 graduates
Eastman School of Music 35 graduates
The Juilliard School 36 graduates
New York University 31 graduates
Northwestern University 18 graduates
University of Michigan 61 graduates
Notable Alumni

Jewel (Class of 1992) Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter

Aaron Dworkin (Class of 1988) Arts Leader and MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient

Janet Eilber (Class of 1969) Artistic Director, Martha Graham Resources

Steve Goodman (Class of 1978) Conservation Biologist and MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient

Kimiko Glenn (Class of 2007) Actress, "Orange is the New Black"

Steve Hayden (Class of 1964) Former Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide

Doug Stanton (Class of 1996) New York Times Best-Selling Author

Vince Gilligan (Class of 1981) Creator, "Breaking Bad"

Peter Erskine (Class of 1971) Grammy-Winning Jazz Artist

Lance Horne (Class of 1996) Composer


Quotes from Alumni

Interlochen was, without question or exception, the foremost crucible of training, identification, creative identity and personal acceptance of my entire life.

-Alexandra Silber, Class of 2001, Broadway star


I grew up so much at Interlochen and found so much of myself on that campus.

-Betty Who, Class of 2010, pop snger


Interlochen “saved my life. It was a profound turning-around experience for me, and it really helped set the stage for the life that I’ve had in the performing arts.

-Aaron Dworkin, Class of 1988, Dean, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance


 

Summary: Be one of 2,800 international student artists in grades 3-12 experiencing the unique combination of fun and fine arts at Interlochen Arts Camp, the world's premier summer arts program.

With swimming, hiking, field trips and bonfires, Interlochen combines all the fun of a summer camp with classes in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, filmmaking and creative writing. Taught by distinguished instructors and professional guest artists, each age-appropriate program ranges in length from one to six weeks. Intensive, one-week programs are also offered, with concentrated instruction in small classes with world-recognized instructors.

Located on 1,200 wooded acres between two pristine lakes, the campus includes 120 cabins, three dining halls, two waterfronts, dozens of rehearsal and performance venues and a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Vetted, round-the-clock summer faculty and staff number more than 1,000, and include instructors, institute personnel, counselors, lifeguards, safety personnel, nurses and doctors.

For more information on classes, tuition and summer programs, please visit: camp.interlochen.org

Department Director: Camille Colatosti

Interlochen Arts Camp

June 15, 2019 to August 05, 2019

One-week Intensives for high school students run June 15-21, 2019. Summer Arts Camp programs for students in grades 3-12 range from two to six weeks in length and run from June 22-Aug. 5. Programs include courses in Creative Writing, Dance, General Arts, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts.

Registration Deadline: February 01, 2019
Financial Aid Available:  Yes
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