Interlochen Academy Bolsters Jazz Studies.

The article presents information related to the Interlochen Center for the Arts' Interlochen Arts Academy, established in northern Michigan as a summer camp for young classical musicians. It states that over time, jazz studies became an integral part of the curriculum, with jazz electives introduced in the late 1960s. It explains the addition of a jazz studies major, led by jazz trumpeter Joshua Lawrence in the 2020-2021 academic year to create a mentorship-driven program..