Interlochen Online

• Elementary (Grades 2-6)
• Interdisciplinary Arts: Arts Mashup
• Music: Classical Performance: General Music Exploration

• Middle School (Grades 6-9)
• Creative Writing: Fabulist Fiction: Tell It Strange, Tell It Slant
• Dance: Classical Ballet Technique
• Film: Introduction to Filmmaking
• Music:
• Classical Performance: Hone Your Ensemble Skills
• Composition: Theory for Composers
• Jazz: Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
• Production & Engineering: Music Technology Foundations
• Singer-Songwriter: Song and Lyrical Form
• Theatre Arts:
• Acting: Acting Technique
• Design & Production: Costume Design
• Musical Theatre: Musical Theatre Techniques
• Visual Arts: 2D to 3D Design

• High School (Grades 9-12)
• Creative Writing: Hybrid Forms
• Dance: Classical Ballet Technique
• Film: Filmmaking
• Music:
• Classical Performance: Conducting 101, Score Study, Musician Wellness, Performance Practices
• Composition: Theory for Composers
• Jazz: Jazz Improvisation Forum
• Production & Engineering: Music Production Techniques
• Singer-Songwriter: Song and Lyrical Form
• Theatre Arts:
• Acting: Contemporary Scene Study
• Design & Production: Costume Design
• Musical Theatre: Acting a Song
• Visual Arts: Drawing

Technology: Canvas Course Management System and Zoom

This technology is required for all programs. If additional technology is needed, it is described in the program information.

To use Canvas and Zoom, you will need access to a computer (preferred) or mobile device with internet access. This is a list of basic system requirements:

Screen Size

Canvas and Zoom are best viewed at a minimum screen size of 11+ inches. If you want to use a device with a smaller screen, we recommend using the mobile apps for Canvas and Zoom.

Operating Systems

• macOS 10.13 or newer (Interlochen recommends Apple products)
• Windows 10
• Chrome OS
• Apple iOS and Android

Computer Speed and Processor

Use a Mac five years old or newer, or other device three years old or newer, if possible.

• 4 GB of RAM
• 2 GHz processor

Internet Speed

Minimum of 1.5 Mbps download and 800 Kbps upload

All programs run from Jan. 11 to Feb. 5.

Elementary programs:

• Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. ET

Middle School and High School programs:

• Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. ET

Are auditions or portfolios required for admission to Interlochen Online?

No, Interlochen Online only requires a registration.

I am a 6th grader or a 9th grader. Which division do I choose?

6th graders are able to choose either elementary or middle school programs. 9th graders are able to choose either middle school or high school programs. We call it "choice year"!

What things do I need to provide for my classes?

To use Canvas and Zoom, you will need access to a computer (preferred) or mobile device with internet access. This is a list of basic system requirements.

• Screen Size. Canvas and Zoom are best viewed at a minimum screen size of 11+ inches. If you want to use a device with a smaller screen, we recommend using the mobile apps for Canvas and Zoom.

• Operating Systems

• macOS 10.13 or newer (Interlochen recommends Apple products)

• Windows 10

• chromeOS

• Apple iOS or Android

• Computer Speed and Processor

• Use a Mac 5 years old or newer, or other device 3 years old or newer if possible.

• 4GB of RAM

• 2GHz processor

• Internet Speed. Minimum of 1.5Mbps download and 800Kbps uploa

How do I access my classes?

Students will engage with instructors in real-time, using Zoom video conferencing technology, and they access program materials through our Learning Management System, Canvas.

When will I get access to Canvas?

A few days prior to the start of the program. You will receive information via the personal email address that you enter when you register for the program.

What do I need to do once I’m granted access to Canvas?

All students will be enrolled in the Student Hub in Canvas, which is a course for training, resources, and general information throughout Interlochen Online. You will:

• Go through the Canvas training resources in the Student Hub

• Select your private lesson times (instructions for this will be in the Student Hub)

• Check out your main program course once you have access to it; it will have a “Get to Know Each Other” discussion board for you to post on prior to and throughout the program.

How will I sign up for my private lessons?

When you are granted access to Canvas, you will see your private lesson course on your course dashboard. You will follow the instructions in your Canvas training (which are also included in each private lesson course for reference) to select your lesson times from the instructor’s available time slots on the Canvas calendar. You will select one lesson slot per week.

Will I be able to choose my private lesson instructor?

Students will be assigned a private lesson instructor. Due to the varying availability and capacity of each instructor, students are unable to request a particular instructor. All of our instructors are excellent and well-regarded, teaching with Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen Arts Camp, and/or institutions of higher education.

How will I access Zoom?

You will access Zoom through Canvas. All of your  Zoom links can be accessed through your Canvas calendar. When you are first granted access to Canvas, some of the Zoom links for your courses may not be set up yet. That is okay. Everything will be ready for you by the first day of class.

What can I expect to see when I get access to Canvas?

When you get into Canvas, you will click on Dashboard on the left to see all of your courses. For Interlochen Online, you will have:

• The Student Hub - this is where your onboarding materials will be, and where you will find general information and resources for Interlochen Online

• Your main program course

• Your private lesson course

Courses are typically still under construction until a day or two prior to the start of class. There is a lot to get ready to make sure this is a great experience for you; rest assured that everything will be ready by your first day of class.

How can I see my schedule?

You will see all of your classes and other obligations/opportunities on your Canvas calendar, including your private lessons once you sign up for those. 

More questions?  Please reach out to online@interlochen.org