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Interlochen Arts Academy’s music students kick off the 2025-26 academic year with an incredible performance. This program will include a diverse program of classical and contemporary works.

Experience a spectacular evening of dance courtesy of the Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division. Enjoy a wide variety of classical and contemporary dance works including ballet excerpts, modern masterpieces, and student- and faculty-choreographed works.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

Experience a spectacular evening of dance courtesy of the Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division. Enjoy a wide variety of classical and contemporary dance works including ballet excerpts, modern masterpieces, and student- and faculty-choreographed works.

On Friday, October 3, don’t miss one of Interlochen’s most beloved traditions! “Collage” brings together every art form—music, theatre, film, dance, and more—in a fast-paced showcase that always sells out. Live at Corson Auditorium. Tickets start at $19. Tickets available at interlochen.org/tickets.

All hail the kings! Groove along to iconic charts by four of jazz’s most legendary artists—Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and Lester Young—in this one-of-a-kind celebration of jazz royalty from the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combo.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

Enjoy an evening of instrumental music courtesy of the Interlochen Arts Academy Wind Symphony.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

The Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra kicks off the 2025-26 academic year with its debut performance. Dr. Leslie B. Dunner will lead the ensemble in a rich program of classical and contemporary masterworks.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

From The Eagles’ “Hotel California” to Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind”, places are a time-honored source of inspiration for songwriters and performers. Join Interlochen’s Popular Music Ensemble for a whirlwind musical tour of some of the world’s most iconic destinations.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

Join the Interlochen Arts Academy Choir as they explore two of the defining impulses of our shared humanity: curiosity and wonder. Under the guidance of Dr. W. Carter Smith, the ensemble will perform a selection of songs inspired by the themes of curiosity, wonder, and the human experience.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

On Thursday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m., celebrate the season with original songs from Interlochen’s rising singer-songwriters. Fresh voices, new stories—live at Dendrinos Chapel.

Tickets: $17 adults, $14 students. Tickets available at interlochen.org/tickets.