** TwinkleFest 2025**

It's TwinkleFest 250 and you're invited! 

Our goal is to collect over 250 short videos of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.

All ages are welcome. Your video can be solo or as a group. It can be sung, played, danced, acted, basketball dribbled, flash-mobbed, bell-choired, or any other art form you can think of. All genres are welcome. Think gospel, classical, opera, country, bagpipes, line dancing, hip-hop, foreign language, etc. 

For now, this is open to FSPA Families - a creative bunch!

In January, we will open submissions to the broader Genesee County community. 

The goal: to create a playlist of all the videos and use them to help celebrate Flint, our community, and the 250th Anniversary of the USA. 

Again, it's TwinkleFest 250 and you're invited! 

Record the video vertically using your phone. This video should not be more than 30 seconds. Upload it to this link:

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Piano Workshop for FSPA Students

Marika Bournaki

Thursday, October 9, 2025 4:30 - 6:30pm

Dort Music Center - Anderson Room

Free and Open to the Public

Julliard graduate and Grammy Nominee Marika Bournaki will offer a piano workshop with performances by FSPA students ahead of her Saturday, October 11th performance of Ravel's Piano Concerto with the Flint Symphony Orchestra at the Whiting Auditorium.

Flint Symphony Orchestra Backstage Pass

Attention all students age 10 and older, you are invited to come backstage during the intermission of all FSO classical concerts.

You will meet the FSO musicians, and check out

the behind the scenes activity, all while enjoying Enzos pizza.

Look for the Patron Engagement table before the concert to get your pass.

Scholarship Winner's Concert

Monday, October 13, 2025 6:30pm

FIM Anderson Room

Faculty Concert

Originals & Inspirations

Brandon Z. Smith, voice

Friday, October 17, 2025 7pm

MacArthur Recital Hall

Brandon Z. Smith is one of two songwriting instructors at FSPA, an exciting new addition to the private lesson offerings of the school. A singer-songwriter, Brandon will present an evening of original songs, along with covers of hits by Harry Nilsson, The Cure, and Leonard Cohen.

Register once and receive a free pass for your entire household to attend each FSPA Faculty Concert and FSPA & FSO Chamber Series - Music on the Lawn performances for FIM 2025-26 Season.

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Term 2 registration

Term 2 is coming! 

Term 2 registration will open Monday, October 6, 2025. 

Tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. 

Once registration, with tuition and fees paid, students may attend classes, lessons or ensembles. 

The FSPA Office will not automatically enroll students at the start of a new term or semester. 

If you have any questions, please call the FSPA Office at 810.238.1350, ext 3.

School-wide Recital

Saturday, October 25, 2025 11am

FIM Anderson Room

Working on a piece in your music lessons? Show off your talent at one of our School–Wide Recitals! Performing is a great way to stay motivated and improve your skills, while sharing your talent with others. School-Wide Recitals are open to all ages and skill levels. Talk with your music lesson instructor and use the form below to sign up for a recital.  

All Student Tuition & Account Balances Must Be Settled to Perform. 

2025-2026 Recital Schedule

• Saturday, October 25 at 11AM, Anderson Room
• Saturday, November 15 at 11AM, MacArthur Recital Hall
• Saturday, December 13 at 11AM, MacArthur Recital Hall
• Saturday, March 14 at 11AM, Anderson Room
• Saturday, May 3 at 11AM, MacArthur Recital Hall
• Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30PM, MacArthur Recital Hall

Recital Form

Marcia W. Dort String Scholarship

Any violin, viola, cello, or bass player who has turned 14 by September 1, 2025, will not have turned 19 by September 1, 2026, and is a member of the Flint Youth Philarmonia or Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra may apply.

2025-26 Application Deadlines

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall: Friday, October 31, 2025, 5:00pm

Winter: Friday, January 30, 2025, 5:00pm

AUDITION DATES

Fall: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Winter: Thursday, February 12, 2025

Application

Thank you for choosing the Flint School of Performing Arts!

Please help us by completing a 2-minute survey about your FSPA experience. We appreciate your input as we strive to provide the best community arts education for all ages and skill levels.

Again, thank you!

Tuition Assistance Program

All previous recipients of Tuition Assistance must reapply if you wish to receive assistance for the 2025-2026 school year. 

After Tuition Assistance is determined and a student is registered, the remaining balance must be paid before programs begin.

Tuition Assistance

Fund for Student Needs

The Flint School of Performing Arts Fund for Student Needs has been established to provide additional support beyond tuition assistance to ensure students' continued success in their studies and performances. The Fund for Student Needs may provide for the following needs related to FSPA lessons, classes, ensembles, and performances:

• Study and performance attire (dress code only)
• Instrument repair and maintenance
• Instrument rental
• Instrument equipment: for example, valve oil, reeds, strings, drumsticks, cases
• Sheet Music
• Accompanist Fees  

Contact us at [email protected] or 810.238-1350, ext. 3 to learn more.

Fund for Student Needs

FSPA Community: Send us your news!

Are you an FSPA alum, student, faculty, staff or parent? Your stories contribute to our vibrant community, and we can't wait to showcase the incredible moments you've had. 

Please submit your news and a staff member will follow up.

Submit your story

Practice Room Policy

Practice rooms are available for current FSPA students with 24-hour request notice. Rooms are limited and may not be available at all times. 

Please contact Paula in the FSPA Office at 810.238.1350, ext. 3124, if you are interested in reserving a room for practice.

Attention FSPA Families

We know that the FSPA is a place of many special memories for our students. If your student would like to have their Senior Pictures(or any professional photos) taken in the Dort Music Center, it must be approved in advance. Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate "walk-ins" or last minute requests to use the building due to the full schedule of programs and activities. Please contact Paula in the FSPA Office for additional information.