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. 

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!

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!

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.

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!

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