Interlochen-financial aid for summer camp

Momofadult
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 18:40:02 +0000

As far as it worth it ( and I agree, Interlochen is very high priced, website shows full price of $8744), what sort of conversations have you already had with your teacher? This is the person closest to your playing and most likely to assess if Interlochen will offer the kinds of opportunities that will help you grow.

Off the top of my head, I’d be sure you know the answers to the following:

1. Who will your teacher be for the summer?

2. Will you play in either the World Youth Symphony or the Interlochen Philharmonic for the entire summer - OR - is there a possibility of being reassigned to Wind Symphony (a band with fewer chances for solo work and the kind of exposure and challenge that orchestral playing gives a wind player)?

3. Have you checked the Daily Life schedules and reviewed what the camp is like? Some older students find Interlochen too “campy” with required cabin clean-ups, etc. Others have no problem with Interlochen activities and expectations - I’m just suggesting you make sure it is a fit for you.

4. Was there a reason you applied to the High School Orchestra and Wind Symphony program rather than the High School Flute Institute? The latter is much less expensive - and much shorter! - and has a different focus, but if the full summer is too expensive, maybe there’s a possibility of being admitted to the week long Flute Institute if your teacher thinks this would be valuable.

Good luck to you!