Interlochen Center For the Arts

 

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Susan F.

Manassas, VA

I spent four awesome summers of my life here.  I will never forget those summers.  Every summer I think fondly of my time spent there.  Ummm ah...one time at band camp.... :)

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Pat R.

Homewood, IL

The Interlochen Center for the Arts was founded as the National Music Camp by Joseph Maddy in 1927.  The year before, he conducted the first National High School Orchestra and set about giving a summer home to the ensemble.  Since then, the likes of Van Cliburn, John Phillip Sousa, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, and many other great artists have joined the concert schedule.  In the 60's an arts high school, the Interlochen Academy, has made the Center an year around organization.
     The center hosts the International Music Camp during the summer months, the Arts Academy during the year, and hosts concerts in its venues year around.  WIAA is the NPR radio station run by the Center.
   A true gem of the country and a cultural treasure of the Midwest.

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