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AcademyBOARDING ARTS HIGH SCHOOLIDYLLWILD, CALIFORNIA -
Summer ProgramRESIDENTIAL & DAY PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS OF ALL AGES -
William M. LowmanCONCERT HALL
A Message To Our Visitors
The remainder of the 2019-2020 school year will be completed with online instruction. Both arts and academic classes are being offered online to ensure student engagement in Idyllwild Arts Academy’s unparallelled dual-curricular program that has earned it Niche.com‘s ranking as the best high school for the arts in the United States.
To connect with Admission counselors who have found creative online ways to communicate their passion for our Academy and Summer Program, please contact Tara Sechrest at tsechrest@idyllwildarts.org or 951-468-7223, or Summer Program registration at 951-659-2171 x2360.
"Hilary Hahn came to Idyllwild when I was there and played the Edgar Meyer Concerto with the orchestra. She taught an informal masterclass and she said it was her first ever. She was brilliant, and so humble and nice!"
Yan Izquierdo
Violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Class of 2002, Music
Yan Izquierdo
Violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Class of 2002, Music
"At Idyllwild, I learned how to see. Seeing through drawing, and then being nurtured to taking the next steps and make things with my own hands empowered me believe I could create the world as I imagined it should be."
Elora Hardy
Creative Director, Founder, Ibuku.
Class of 1999, Visual Art
Elora Hardy
Creative Director, Founder, Ibuku.
Class of 1999, Visual Art
"As a filmmaker, I learned so much about my personal taste and my strengths from making movies at Idyllwild. That has really allowed me to make use of my time in college and start making things I’m proud of sooner."
Laura Holliday
Director & Actress.
Class of 2012, Moving Pictures
Laura Holliday
Director & Actress.
Class of 2012, Moving Pictures
"Idyllwild is one of the most supportive, enriching, and artistically vibrant environments I have ever experienced. I was offered a wealth of creative opportunities and exposed to a unique community of artists from around the globe."
Elliot Mercer
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts University of Colorado.
Class of 2005, Dance
Elliot Mercer
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts University of Colorado.
Class of 2005, Dance
"Idyllwild Arts and music faculty, Marshall Hawkins, have made me the person I am today. Being surrounded by people who are passionate about art, made me confident as an artist and human being."
Casey Abrams
Musician, Songwriter, Performer, Actor, Composer.
Class of 2009, Music
Casey Abrams
Musician, Songwriter, Performer, Actor, Composer.
Class of 2009, Music
"I felt welcomed immediately and knew that I belonged here. No one judges you and you can be who you are without any fear. Since my first day I’ve loved IAA and I’m proud to say that it’s my new home."
Daniela Rendon
University Student in the Netherlands.
Class of 2016, Dance
Daniela Rendon
University Student in the Netherlands.
Class of 2016, Dance
"'Home' comes to mind when I think of Idyllwild Arts. In only two years, it made a huge difference in my life. As a New Zealander, coming to Idyllwild opened up a whole world of opportunities and possibilities for myself."
Alexandra (Alex) Gandionco
Singer & Music Teacher based in New Zealand.
Class of 2013, Music
Alexandra (Alex) Gandionco
Singer & Music Teacher based in New Zealand.
Class of 2013, Music
"Idyllwild’s Creative Writing program gave me the room and support I needed to expand my imagination in ways I never had thought of before, introducing me to screenwriting, which led me to major in film/video/animation at Rhode Island School of Design."
Ara Michelle Aranguri
Los Angeles based Artist & Feminist.
Class of 2005, Creative Writing
Ara Michelle Aranguri
Los Angeles based Artist & Feminist.
Class of 2005, Creative Writing
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Zoom with Admission!
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AcademyBOARDING ARTS HIGH SCHOOLIDYLLWILD, CALIFORNIA
-
Summer ProgramRESIDENTIAL & DAY PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS OF ALL AGES
-
William M. LowmanCONCERT HALL
A Message To Our Visitors
The remainder of the 2019-2020 school year will be completed with online instruction. Both arts and academic classes are being offered online to ensure student engagement in Idyllwild Arts Academy’s unparallelled dual-curricular program that has earned it Niche.com‘s ranking as the best high school for the arts in the United States.
To connect with Admission counselors who have found creative online ways to communicate their passion for our Academy and Summer Program, please contact Tara Sechrest at tsechrest@idyllwildarts.org or 951-468-7223, or Summer Program registration at 951-659-2171 x2360.
"I felt welcomed immediately and knew that I belonged here. No one judges you and you can be who you are without any fear. Since my first day I’ve loved IAA and I’m proud to say that it’s my new home."
Daniela Rendon
University Student in the Netherlands.
Class of 2016, Dance
Daniela Rendon
University Student in the Netherlands.
Class of 2016, Dance
"Idyllwild Arts and music faculty, Marshall Hawkins, have made me the person I am today. Being surrounded by people who are passionate about art, made me confident as an artist and human being."
Casey Abrams
Musician, Songwriter, Performer, Actor, Composer.
Class of 2009, Music
Casey Abrams
Musician, Songwriter, Performer, Actor, Composer.
Class of 2009, Music
"At Idyllwild, I learned how to see. Seeing through drawing, and then being nurtured to taking the next steps and make things with my own hands empowered me believe I could create the world as I imagined it should be."
Elora Hardy
Creative Director, Founder, Ibuku.
Class of 1999, Visual Art
Elora Hardy
Creative Director, Founder, Ibuku.
Class of 1999, Visual Art
"'Home' comes to mind when I think of Idyllwild Arts. In only two years, it made a huge difference in my life. As a New Zealander, coming to Idyllwild opened up a whole world of opportunities and possibilities for myself."
Alexandra (Alex) Gandionco
Singer & Music Teacher based in New Zealand.
Class of 2013, Music
Alexandra (Alex) Gandionco
Singer & Music Teacher based in New Zealand.
Class of 2013, Music
"Hilary Hahn came to Idyllwild when I was there and played the Edgar Meyer Concerto with the orchestra. She taught an informal masterclass and she said it was her first ever. She was brilliant, and so humble and nice!"
Yan Izquierdo
Violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Class of 2002, Music
Yan Izquierdo
Violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Class of 2002, Music
"Idyllwild’s Creative Writing program gave me the room and support I needed to expand my imagination in ways I never had thought of before, introducing me to screenwriting, which led me to major in film/video/animation at Rhode Island School of Design."
Ara Michelle Aranguri
Los Angeles based Artist & Feminist.
Class of 2005, Creative Writing
Ara Michelle Aranguri
Los Angeles based Artist & Feminist.
Class of 2005, Creative Writing
"As a filmmaker, I learned so much about my personal taste and my strengths from making movies at Idyllwild. That has really allowed me to make use of my time in college and start making things I’m proud of sooner."
Laura Holliday
Director & Actress.
Class of 2012, Moving Pictures
Laura Holliday
Director & Actress.
Class of 2012, Moving Pictures
"Idyllwild is one of the most supportive, enriching, and artistically vibrant environments I have ever experienced. I was offered a wealth of creative opportunities and exposed to a unique community of artists from around the globe."
Elliot Mercer
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts University of Colorado.
Class of 2005, Dance
Elliot Mercer
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts University of Colorado.
Class of 2005, Dance
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