Publisher's Synopsis
""Joe Maddy of Interlochen"" is a biography of Joseph E. Maddy, the founder of the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan. The book chronicles Maddy's life from his childhood in Indiana to his career as a music educator and founder of one of the most prestigious arts institutions in the United States. The author, Norma Lee Browning, offers insight into Maddy's vision for Interlochen as a place where young people from all backgrounds could come together to receive a world-class arts education. The book also explores Maddy's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Sophie, and his relationships with his children. Through interviews with former students, colleagues, and friends, Browning paints a vivid portrait of Maddy as a passionate and dedicated educator who transformed the lives of countless young artists. ""Joe Maddy of Interlochen"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music education in the United States and the legacy of one of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
