Interlochen Public Radio Interlochen, Michigan

For the summers of 2004 and 2005 I was hired as a recording engineer for this music camp. Under supervision of the chief radio engineer, Jack Conners, and engineer Brock Mormon, I along with two others provided audio recording support for the 8/6* week camp, Interlochen Public Radio, and other departments as required. This involved setting up and recording music concerts and recitals, studio recording sessions, live radio broadcasts and audio duplication using digital recording, editing and audio compact disc mastering hardware and software.

This was an incredible experience. Working in such a beautiful and well-designed studio with amazing staff, good working pace and talented co-workers gave me skills I could not get anywhere else; especially a classroom. Although I won't talk about how many times I lounged at the Lake Michigan Beach, the experience helped me tone my ears to classical and jazz recording. I learned techniques for studio recording, broadcasting, and live concerts that I still use today.

Interlochen Public Radio

Established in 1963, Interlochen Public Radio (IPR) is owned and operated by Interlochen Center for the Arts. The public radio service is home to two distinct radio stations broadcasting continuous classical music (88.5/88.7/100.9 FM) and news (91.5 FM) to northwest lower Michigan. For those outside of the regular broadcast area, IPR streaming is available online. The IPR building has eight offices, five control rooms, five studios, an engineering area, and a music library containing more than 10,000 recordings.