Dear Interlochen Family and Friends
Thank you for an extraordinary year. Your heartfelt dedication to Interlochen helped us rise to the challenges of these unusual and challenging times, surpassing even my highest aspirations and having more impact than I can convey. Your philanthropy plays an essential role at Interlochen, comprising 18% of our annual operating budget and facilitating the moments that define the Interlochen magic. It is because of you that we have so much to celebrate today and even more to look forward to in the future. Your gifts supported the "ONE" tour in Miami, where, thanks to the gracious hosting and exceptional organization of Valerie Dillon and Daniel R. Lewis, we were welcomed to three days of performances, conversations, listening, and learning that touched the lives of our students, Miami students, and local audiences. Your generosity also made it possible to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion among our students, faculty, and staff, and to connect our students with visiting professional artists in person and virtually. When the effects of the global pandemic reached our enclave in the woods, you responded. Your gifts made it possible for Interlochen Public Radio to continue broadcasting. You supported the dissemination of Interlochen archival performances and other artists’ works to help us stay connected, and you ensured that students could experience Interlochen through your scholarships. Your philanthropy supported our world-class faculty and staff, whose resilience in the face of great change has been nothing short of inspirational. Their ability to gracefully pivot Camp to an online format and to reimagine the logistics of the Academy for a safe return to campus this fall illustrates their incredible character and passion for Interlochen. Interlochen’s most precious asset has always been its people: the students, faculty, alumni, parents, volunteers, and supporters who put our mission into action every day. Your generosity demonstrates the indomitable spirit of Interlochen. It is a privilege to work together to share that spirit with the world.
With gratitude,
Trey Devey President
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