Originally posted this in wrong forum but not quite sure how to delete it. Sorry.
Guidance please on uniforms- can I purchase the navy blue shorts, socks, basic sweatpants/shirts and polar fleece jackets from elsewhere, i.e., brand doesn’t have to be exactly the same? I understand that the performance polo shirts and sweaters/sweatshirts would have to come from there, unless I can get them used online. TIA.
Yes, you can.
Thank you!
Yes we just bought the polos for D but got the navy shorts and her capris at J Crew or the Gap, can’t recall. We bought the red sweater from them but she never wore it. Is your child there all summer or for a shorter program?
and if you’d like to purchase a completely unworn red sweater from us if the size works shoot me a PM. LOL. It will never be worn otherwise
Thank you, SpartanDrew. I thought the red sweater/sweatshirt was a performance requirement? What did she wear instead? My son is there for 7wks. He’s already not liking this whole uniform business, esp the polos and sweater. (“Am I at a music camp or in prison?”) I have yet to tell him about the cell phone prohibition I’ve read about. I just have to keep telling him how he’ll learn so much from it and how even his bassoon teacher is telling him he should do it. Thanks again!
Welcome to the Interlochen family @Busy_Momma! I’ll be TA’ing this summer for viola institute/camp so maybe I’ll see your son around.
They’ve updated their policies, you can use your cell phones there now. The summer I went we actually never had to wear the red sweater, the orchestra I played in played in the big outdoor auditorium every week and it was always too warm to wear the sweater.
Thanks @averageviolist! How fun for you this summer.
You’re the third person to tell me about not wearing the sweater. Oh well. I’m glad I never said anything about the cell phone then!
My D was only there for the 2 week singer-songwriter program and never had to wear the sweater. I would say don’t buy it and if he is instructed to wear it he can always get one there. Bassoon??? We have a very good friend who spent 2 summers at Interlochen on bassoon. I believe he had a full ride or close to it the second summer. He was also 1st chair All State a couple of years in a row. He is now at U Michigan on a full ride Stamps scholarship. So I think you are pointing you kid in the right direction!! He won’t care about the uniform once he gets there. It is a beautiful place and an amazing experience.
@SpartanDrew - What size is the sweater? I’m interested!
Also if anyone is selling used Interlochen polos sized Adult small or medium please contact me!
Email is jenkskari@gmail.com
And please PM me on this system if you are selling Interlochen polos, sweaters or pullovers in Adult Medium or Adult Large! Thanks!
Pm me if you want to buy girls blue shorts. I have a bunch. Size 13 i think. I may also have long red socks. D was there several years ago. I keep meaning to sell these but always forget. Love Interlochen!
Check Interlochen parent forums (Yahoo groups) and eBay for used uniforms. I bought and sold my D’s this way.
My S who likes nice clothes didn’t think the dress code was a big deal. When you’re surrounded by it, it’s not the same as an abstraction. Great place to take the next step as a musician. We’ve gotten offered merit $ from every school so far.
I have an entire kit of Interlochen arts camp uniforms available for sale. For a high school girl, size 0-2 (XS-S). PM me if interested and I can provide details.
greatchoir - I am interested in the XS -S kit you have of Interlochen uniforms. Can’t figure out how to PM you on this site.
PM’d you!
Hi guys, I’m so sorry I missed these posts! I can look to see what D has in the polos and the unworn sweater that we spent beaucoup bucks on! PM me if you are interested
Trying to PM greatchoir, not sure how. Very interested in those clothes!