Have you always dreamed of taking piano lessons or a dance class, or picking up that instrument you haven’t played since high school?

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons are a great way for you to learn to play a new instrument or hone existing skills. You’ll find lessons available on nearly every instrument and in voice, music theory and accompaniment. For up-to-date credits and credentials of our experienced and highly-trained professional faculty, visit our Music and Dance faculty and staff pages or call the FSPA Office at 810.238.1350 ext. 3.

ENSEMBLES

Do you have great memories of band or do you enjoy making music with others? Music ensembles provide a fun and challenging way to rehearse and perform great music together with other musicians. As part of an ensemble, you will meet weekly from mid-September through April.

A wide variety of opportunities exist including:

Jazz Combos
Where can you play combo arrangements of famous jazz tunes by Miles Davis and Horace Silver, transcribed directly from their original albums? With the FSPA’s Jazz Combo! Forming again after a short hiatus, the Jazz Combo offers a great way for anyone aged 14 to adult to play jazz and learn more about the art of improvisation. Jeff Price, who has taught saxophone for several years at the FSPA, will lead weekly sessions. Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 pm.

New Horizons Intermediate Band
Did you play in high school, but haven’t picked up your instrument much since then? This is the place for you. You’ll have the advantage of small group sectional rehearsals, as well as, band rehearsals. You do not have to audition to join! Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm.

New Horizons Beginning Band
If you’re a beginner who has never played an instrument and would like to discover the fun of making music, this is your chance. Instructors will meet with you to help you select an instrument and get started in this fun, no-pressure group. You do not need to audition to join! Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm.

Chamber Music
Remember the great feeling of making music with a small group? Enjoy that again as you join with other adults performing a variety of chamber music. Call for current times.

MUSIC CLASSES

Piano Classes
Indulge your dream of playing the piano! Classes in our state-of-the-art piano lab are a great introduction to a skill that you’ll always be able to enjoy!

World Percussion: Hand Drums and More!
March to the beat of a different drum, or in this case, several! Learn about instruments from Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. You will study similarities among the musical traditions from around the world, and how they often blended together. This class will feature an overview of basic musical elements and rhythm. By the end you and your classmates will be able to perform pieces that blend several cultural styles on instruments such as congas, djembes, doumbeks, and cowbells. No prior experience required!

DANCE CLASSES

Ballroom Dance
Get out on the dance floor with confidence and style. FSPA Ballroom Dance Classes can teach anyone to dance—individuals or couples. You’ll learn basic floor movement skills found in popular dance styles, as well as, leading, following and moving with balance. And, you’ll look good while doing it!

Private lessons are also available for individuals and couples.

More Dance Classes
Perfect for both adult beginners and those returning to dance, the FSPA also offers:

Adult Ballet - If you’ve taken classes in the past, this is a great way to stretch and reacquaint yourself with basic ballet moves.

Hip Hop - If your dance tastes are a bit more pop culture, Hip Hop class is the place to be. The classes are multi-generational and multicultural, and cross over every training level from beginners to advanced.

For the most up to date class information, please call 810.238.1350 ext. 3 or download a class schedule.