11-year-old Miami Beach Musician Soleil River Nation Returns To Interlochen Camp

Soleil River Nation will join students from around the globe for the second time, acclaimed faculty, and celebrated guest artists on Interlochen’s scenic northern Michigan campus for a summer of artistic transformation.

Miami Beach, United States, May 31, 2025 — INTERLOCHEN, Mich. May 31, 2025—Soleil River Nation, 11, of Miami Beach, FL will attend Interlochen Arts Camp, the nation’s premier summer arts program for aspiring artists in grades 3-12, this summer. Nation, the daughter of Todd Nation and Remedy Aquino-Nation, will study trumpet at Interlochen.

Soleil River Nation is an 11-year old biracial Filipina-American artist based in Miami Beach. A passionate multi-instrumentalist—proficient on piano, guitar, trumpet, and vocals—she’s released original singles that deeply resonate with youth worldwide.

Artistic students ages 8-18 from around the world convene at Interlochen to expand their capacity in music, theatre, dance, creative writing, visual arts, interdisciplinary arts, and film. Through daily classes and frequent performance opportunities, Interlochen students explore the full breadth of the arts, pursue creative breakthroughs, and forge lifelong cross-cultural friendships. Immersed in a multidisciplinary artistic environment, young creatives find reflection, rejuvenation, and inspiration on Interlochen’s pristine, 1,200-acre wooded campus.

“We are excited to welcome students to the 98th season of Interlochen Arts Camp,” said Trey Devey, President of Interlochen. “It is truly thrilling to witness the remarkable growth that takes place at Interlochen as students discover their potential, take their talent to the next level, and share what they’ve learned with their family and friends.”

Founded in 1928, Interlochen Arts Camp has been at the forefront of arts education for nearly a century. The Camp’s global alumni community encompasses creative leaders in the arts and many other fields, including singers Norah Jones, Josh Groban, and Rufus Wainwright; Martha Graham Dance Company Artistic Director Janet Eilber; painter Laura Owens; New York Times theatre critic Jesse Green; Google co-founder Larry Page; Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver; Olympic ice dancer Naomi Lang Strong; actor Anthony Rapp; and cartoonist Cathy Guisewite, among many others. Approximately 13% of the nation’s professional orchestra musicians have roots at Interlochen, and alumni of Interlochen’s programs have been awarded more than 145 Grammy Awards.

In addition to hundreds of performances and presentations by young artists, Interlochen brings leading artists to its northern Michigan campus each summer as part of the Interlochen Arts Festival. Recent guests include Reba McEntire, Jewel, Norah Jones, Diana Ross, Chick Corea, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Lady Antebellum, Harry Connick Jr., and many more.

About Soleil River Nation

Soleil River Nation is an award-winning biracial, 11 year old Filipina-American multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in Miami Beach. Honored as 2023 Student of the Year by Miami Music Project and a five-time Student of the Month at North Beach Elementary, she’s also a four-time Kindness Award recipient and winner of Young Talent Big Dreams 2025 for her original composition “Stepping Stones”. A two-year attendee of Interlochen Arts Academy, Soleil has performed with Miami Children’s Theatre, Miami New Drama, and Miami Girls Rock Camp, Wynwood School of Music and earned roles with Disney, Rolex, and Hasbro and many more. She’s also a former member of the Grammy award-winning National Children’s Chorus. As a United Nations speaker for women’s empowerment and a proud Future WaveMaker advocating ocean conservation, she brings passion, professionalism, and purpose to every stage. Discover more at https://soleilnation.com/

About Interlochen Arts Camp

Interlochen Arts Camp is the nation’s premier multidisciplinary summer arts program, where emerging artists transform passion and potential into purpose. Guided by internationally renowned artists, campers ages 8 to 18 study music, theatre, dance, visual arts, creative writing, interdisciplinary arts, and film in a glorious, natural setting with like-minded peers. Learn more at camp.interlochen.org. Follow Interlochen on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube at @interlochenarts.

Contact Info:
Name: Remy Nation
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Organization: Soleil River Nation
Address: 2655 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140, United States
Phone: +1-518-491-5009
Website: https://soleilnation.com

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