Registration is Open!

Term 4 runs April 7 - June 7

Music Lessons, Dance Makers & Dance Classes & Theatre Classes

Please register before each term or semester begins.

Payment is due before classes or lessons begin.

Call or stop by the FSPA office to complete your registration. 810.238.1350 x3

Faculty Concert

Andrew Buckley, Clarinet

Transcending Traditions

Friday, April 11, 2025 7pm

MacArthur Recital Hall

Andrew Buckley, clarinet

Transcending Traditions

FSPA clarinet instructor Andrew Buckley celebrates the storied legacy of the clarinet by exploring the repertoire beyond the traditional mainstream with selected works for only clarinet and fixed electronics.

The works are paired with video and multimedia elements in order to bring the listener deeper into the stories the piece tells, contrasting the typical classical concert experience. 

Pieces will include Jacob TV’s Garden of Love, Nikola Resanovic’s Alt.Music. Ballistix, and Steve Reich’s monumental work N.Y. Counterpoint, amongst others! 

Sponsored by Jim Chintyan

Register for Pass

FSPA 47th Annual Showcase Concert

Sunday, April 27, 2025 3:00pm

Whiting Auditorium

Flint School of Performing Arts production

This fast-paced, collage-style production features talented FSPA musicians, dancers, and actors. It’s a beautiful opportunity for them to perform on the Whiting Auditorium stage and for the community to enjoy a wide range of FSPA offerings, including performances by all FSPA ensembles.

The Showcase Concert features the following ensembles: Flint Youth Theatre, Super Strings Classes, Flint Children's Ballet Ensemble, Flint Youth Chorus, Flint Youth String Orchestra, Flint Youth Dance Ensemble, Flint Youth Philharmonia, Flint Youth Ballet, Flint Youth Wind Ensemble, and Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Buy Tickets

Coming up in May:

Festival of Dance

Friday, May 2, 2025 7:30pm

Saturday, May 3, 2025 3pm

UM-Flint Theatre

Flint Youth Ballet will perform an exciting range of dances, from classical ballet to new works by renowned choreographers of today. Also featuring Flint Children's Ballet Ensemble, Flint Youth Dance Ensemble and Flint Adult Dance Ensemble.

Age recommendation: Family Friendly

No intermission

Buy Tickets

Jazz at MacArthur

Friday, May 2, 2025 7pm

MacArthur Recital Hall

FSPA Instructor, bandleader, composer, and pianist Roger Jones brings to FIM’s MacArthur Recital Hall a collection of the best jazz musicians from across Michigan for this annual evening celebrating excellence in jazz. This year’s program celebrates the music of two icons, renowned as bandleaders, composers and pianists themselves. Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea, modern masters and collaborators on two live albums in 1978, have composed standards, recorded dozens of albums, and won a combined total of 41 Grammy Awards.

Age recommendation: Family Friendly

Runtime: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes

No intermission

Buy Tickets

School-Wide Recital

Saturday, May 3, 2025 11am

MacArthur Recital Hall

Sign up here

Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert

Sunday, May 4, 2025 3pm

Whiting Auditorium

FYSO’s talented young musicians finish out the orchestra’s 79th season with a fun musical mix of classical music and pops. This concert will feature music from Wicked and Star Wars - May the 4th be with you!

Runtime: Approximately 1 hour with no intermission

Age recommendation: Family-friendly

Tickets start at $8 / $15 for Genesee County residents (plus fees)

Buy Tickets

Flint Youth Theatre Production

Friday, May 9, 2025 7pm

Saturday, May 10, 2025 2pm

MacArthur Recital Hall

From the book by Roald Dahl

Dramatized by Richard R. George

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl’s story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises.

You will see James (as he cleverly gets the Peach out of danger), the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm. You will also see James’ mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge come to a suitably sticky end. The action is tied together by the Narrator, a storyteller, motivator, emcee and audience friend. Take advantage of the quick costuming, simple props and basic scenery to provide your cast and audience with an exciting, peachy adventure!

Approx. 60 mins in length

Target audience: Young Audiences | Middle School | Family (All Ages)

Genre: Comedy | Farce | Satire

BuyTickets

Spring Ensemble Auditions: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Deadline for Summer Merit Scholarship Applications: Friday, May 16, 2025

Auditions: Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Please contact the FSPA office for more information or if you have any questions.

Summer Catalog and Registration Coming Soon!

Sign up for Remind

To sign up for text alerts regarding FSPA closures sign up at the link below.

To unsubscribe, reply with "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

For additional information on FSPA's closing and make-up policies, please see page 30 of the 2024-2025 CATALOG

Remind Link

Practice Room Policy

Practice rooms are available for current FSPA students with a 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. 3142, if you are interested in reserving a room for practice.

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

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.

Application Here

Tuition Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance applications for the 24-25 school year are available.

All previous recipients of Tuition Assistance must reapply if you wish to receive assistance for the 2024-2025 school year.

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

Tuition Assistance