SUMMER EXCITEMENT

Flint School of Performing Arts Summer Programs are the perfect way to open up a whole new world of music and dance for beginners, or provide a fun, yet challenging environment for students who already have experience.

Classes take place right in the heart of the Flint Cultural Center with a professional staff of performers/instructors. Become a part of the great things happening at Michigan’s largest performing arts school. Schedule as of March 1, 2008. Dates and prices subject to change.

Tuition assistance and merit scholarships are available. For guidelines go to our website or call 810.238.1350 ext. 3

Tuition assistance deadline: May 14, 5pm. Merit scholarship deadline: May 27, 5pm.

Private lessons take place throughout the summer and 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.

Private Instruction (9-week term)
30-minute lessons.......................$198
45-minute lessons.......................$297
60-minute lessons.......................$396

For up-to-date credentials of our experienced and highly trained professional faculty, visit our Staff page here.

To schedule private lessons, please call the Flint School of Performing Arts Office at 810.238.1350 ext. 3

Help encourage genuine enthusiasm for music at the most vital time of your little one’s development. This class will give your baby, toddler or preschooler the opportunity to build his or her very own musical language. You also play an important role in this fun and interactive class.Instructors: Glen Holcomb (mornings), Steven Easterling (evenings).

No suitcase needed but bring an extra set of clothes. This fun and educational day camp is filled with multicultural music and dance, visual art and stories. Make new friends and bring your friends with you. CHILDREN MUST BE POTTY TRAINED AND WILLING TO BE INDEPENDENT FROM PARENT.

Enrollment is limited to 20 students per class, so sign up early! For more information call Creative Arts Preschool Director Sue Lechota at 810.237.3119.

DANCIN' FUN

Ages 4-10
$125
July 28 - August 8, (2 weeks, Mon.-Fri.)
9:30 am - noon

Jump, Leap & Spin!

Using creative movement, you’ll explore a variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, ethnic and mime in this great day camp experience.

Fee includes a camp t-shirt. A snack will be provided each day. There will be a skills demonstration Friday, August 8 at 11:00 am in the MacArthur Recital Hall.

Ages 6-10
$125
August 11 - 22 (2 weeks, Mon.-Fri.)
9:30 am - noon

Learn to play the piano, and then some!

With this fun and stimulating day camp, you’ll learn the fundamentals of playing the piano and explore note reading and playing by ear. Begin to develop your musical vocabulary and appreciation of music through a variety of fun activities, including listening, singing, chanting, moving, playing instruments and reading music.

You'll aslo get a chance to experience the FSPA's state-of-the-art music technology lab, as well as explore the Flint Cultural Center campus. Enrollment is limited, so sign up early! Fee includes a camp t-shirt and daily snack.

Don't miss the skills demonstration Friday, August 22 at 10:20 am in the MacArthur Recital Hall.

SUMMER FUN WITH STRINGS

Ages 5-12
$50 (special discounted rate supported by a community funder)
July 7 - 18, (2 weeks, Mon.-Fri.)
9:30 am - noon
Join us for this two-week-long day camp and experience the fun and excitement of learning to play the violin, viola, cello or bass! Beginners will choose their favorite instrument and learn to play it. Intermediates will work together as a group on fun and educational music. You’ll enjoy recreational activities, too!

You'll also get a chance to experience the FSPA's state-of-the-art music techonology lab and explore the Flint Culteral Center campus. Fee includes a camp t-shirt and a morning snack. Instruments provided for beginners. Don't miss the skills demonstration Friday July 18 at 11:00 am.

When registering, please indicate whether you are a beginner or intermediate in the "Special Notes" section. Intermediate students, please specify which instrument you play.

Ages 6-12
$65
June 23 - 27 (1 Week)
9:30 am - noon

Feel the beat!

Interested in playing percussion instruments? Sign up for this class today and learn about a variety of percussion instruments and so much more!

Try your hand at tom-toms, bongos, hand drums, timpani, marimba, xylophone, shakers, tambourine, triangle, maracas and a whole host of other percussion instruments—and learn the proper playing techniques for all of them! You’ll also be introduced to musical basics like rhythm and music reading.

Bring your enthusiasm and curiosity...we'll supply the rest. A snack will be provided each day. Fee includes a camp t-shirt. There will be a skills demonstration Friday, June 27 at 11:30am in the MacArthur Recital Hall.

CREATE A MUSICAL

Ages 5-12
$125
July 21 - August 1 (2 Weeks)
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Do you like to sing, play an instrument, act, write and/or dance? Bring the skills you have and learn new ones. At this camp you will join with other students to become a "production company" and learn how to write a script and song lyrics, compose melodies, and choreograph dances. Produce a completely student-generated show that will be presented at the end of the camp!

A snack will be provided each day. Fee includes a camp t-shirt.

READY, SET, TRUMPET!

Ages 8-14
August 25 - 27 (3 days)

Beginners - Ages 8-12
$25
11:15 am - 12:15

Decided to play the trumpet? Smart choice! These classes will gt you off to a great start. You'll learn:

• How to take a big breath and make a big sound
• Hows and whys to practice
• Proper care and maintenance of your instrument
• Basic note and rhythm reading
• Some great songs to play

Intermediate - Ages 12-14 with a minimum of one year experience
$25
10:00 am -11:00am

Already play the trumpet? Don't go back to band or your first lesson unprepared and out of shape! We'll jump start your fall season with a great warm-up routine, a review of all the basic trumpet techniques, a little music theory, and some terrific trumpet ensemble music.

READY, SET, FLUTE!

Ages 8-14
August 25 - 27 (3 days)

Beginners - Ages 8-12 $25
11:15 am - 12:15
Flutes Available

Have you always wanted to play the flute? This program is perfect for those students considering playing flute in band. During daily one-hour sessions, you will learn the fundamentals of flute playing: how to get a big sound, proper assembly of the instrument, note reading and maintenance and care. By the end of the session, you will know how to play fun songs! Flutes available.

Intermediate - Ages 12-14 with a minimum of one year experience
$25
10:00 am -11:00am

Dust off your flute case and go back to school ready for band! Ready, Set, Flute! is a three-day camp that’s just in time to give students a head start on the new year. During daily two-hour sessions, you will get refreshers on the basics, learn many new songs and participate in the flute choir. You will also have the chance to try out other exciting members of the flute family: piccolo, alto flute and even the bass flute!

Each evening's activities include voice class, acting lessons, movement classes and music rehersal for pianists interested in learning the art of accompanying. Fee includes t-shirt. Please indicate in the "Special Notes" section whether you are interested in voice, dance, acting and/or piano.

Ages 15-adult
$45
August 6- 27 (Wednesdays)

Dancing for Enjoyment
6:00-7:00pm

This class is for anyone who always wanted to dance at the club, wedding, reception, party or social function. When you go on that special cruise, do you just sit and watch? This class isn't for the mainstream ballroom enthusiast, but for someone who just wants enough confidence to get out on the floor. These classes are a great form of exercise and a wonderful way to socialize.

Intermediate Ballroom/Latin
7:00 - 8:00 pm

Have you been taking classes and feel you're ready to move to the next level? This class is for you! We'll concentrate on new figures and combinations. The material covered in class is chosen to give your dancing that envied flare. If you're bored with the same old moves, come try something new.

SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE

This program provides a concentrated class schedule, giving experienced students an opportunity to focus on strengthening their ballet technique. An emphasis is placed on pointe work for intermediate and advanced students.

If you have previously attended another dance school, please contact FSPA Dance Division Chair Karen Mills Jennings at 810.0238.1350 ext 137 for placement.

Also see Broadway at the FSPA, Hip Hop and Ballroom.

* The first day of Intensive A and B will include a placement class.
**The performance by the Repertory class will be Friday, August 1 at 7:00pm in Studio A.
  Students must register for the ballet class to qualify for the Repertory.
***Students enrolled in the Variations Classes & Emerging Choreographer's Workshop will perform Friday, August 1 at 4:00pm in Studio A. Ladies attending the Pointe/Variations/Partnering class must take the proceeding ballet technique class.