Interlochen Arts Academy

Actors Ava Baertschi and Blaire Johnson discuss Interlochen's upcoming fall musical production.

The idea for an opera began with a text message. Two years later, these two high school seniors are leading a production of "Enea," a chamber opera in two scenes, which takes to the stage Friday.

A campus-wide sonic installation celebrating Interlochen's centennial was recently dedicated, and that dedication ceremony included a brand new piece for percussion ensemble.

"Sounding the Call," a sonic installation located all over the school's campus, will feature 40 wind chimes and a metallophone unveiled in a performance on Saturday.

A senior at Interlochen Arts Academy, Paloma performs music of Manuel Ponce on this week's episode.

Interim Instructor of Voice at Interlochen Dr. André Peele covers many vocal genres in a given day, but finds a universal philosophy to connect them.

Classical IPR's Tyler Castellanos co-hosts Music at Midday with Dr. Chris Morehouse to talk about his new role as the conductor of the Wind Symphony at Interlochen Arts Academy.

A new federal lawsuit alleges Interlochen Center for the Arts failed to protect a 14-year-old student from alleged sexual harassment and assault by other students and a teacher during the 2024-25 school year. Interlochen denies the allegations.

Bryce Ames will appear in this week's episode. He graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in May.

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