Fenton Community Orchestra
supported by Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant (your tax dollars at work!),
Michigan Arts and Culture Council & The National Endowment for the Arts,
and the Fenton Community Fund (a division of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint)
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 16 PRESENTING SPONSORS:
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Venmo: @FentonCommOrch,
Square: FentonCommunityOrchestra
OUR MISSION
The Fenton Community Orchestra provides a place for musicians of all ages to connect through music and offers uplifting, educational, and entertaining programs, both for our members and our audiences.
Membership is open to musicians from age 14 and up, provided they have the desire to play and learn together.
OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS
1. Creating Opportunities for Musicians to participate in a Community Orchestra under qualified artistic leadership.
2. Enriching Community Life by sharing the Orchestra experience and performing arts with all citizens.
3. Engaging stakeholders to advance the sustainability of the organization and its mission.
OUR HISTORY
The Fenton Community Orchestra was founded in August 2010 by three Fenton residents who wanted the opportunity to play in a multi-generational orchestra. Now in its fourteenth season, FCO has grown to more than 80 full orchestra members plus a 50-member Simply Strings ensemble, performing to thousands of audience members every year. FCO is a regional organization with members from Fenton, Lake Fenton, Linden, Grand Blanc, Holly, Bancroft, Burton, Byron, Clarkston, Clio, Columbiaville, Commerce Twp., Davisburg, Davison, Durand, Farmington Hills, Freeland, Flint, Flushing, Frankenmuth, Freeland, Goodrich, Grand Blanc, Hartland, Holly, Howell, Lake Orion, Lennon, Owosso, Perry, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester Hills, Saginaw, Shelby Twp., South Lyon, St. Johns, Swartz Creek, Vassar and other communities. Since the beginning, more than 375 musicians have performed with the FCO ensembles.
Non-discrimination Policy
FCO does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, economic situation, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
The Fenton Community Orchestra provides a place for musicians of all ages to connect through music and offers uplifting, educational, and entertaining programs, both for our members and our audiences.
Membership is open to musicians from age 14 and up, provided they have the desire to play and learn together.
OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS
1. Creating Opportunities for Musicians to participate in a Community Orchestra under qualified artistic leadership.
2. Enriching Community Life by sharing the Orchestra experience and performing arts with all citizens.
3. Engaging stakeholders to advance the sustainability of the organization and its mission.
OUR HISTORY
The Fenton Community Orchestra was founded in August 2010 by three Fenton residents who wanted the opportunity to play in a multi-generational orchestra. Now in its fourteenth season, FCO has grown to more than 80 full orchestra members plus a 50-member Simply Strings ensemble, performing to thousands of audience members every year. FCO is a regional organization with members from Fenton, Lake Fenton, Linden, Grand Blanc, Holly, Bancroft, Burton, Byron, Clarkston, Clio, Columbiaville, Commerce Twp., Davisburg, Davison, Durand, Farmington Hills, Freeland, Flint, Flushing, Frankenmuth, Freeland, Goodrich, Grand Blanc, Hartland, Holly, Howell, Lake Orion, Lennon, Owosso, Perry, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester Hills, Saginaw, Shelby Twp., South Lyon, St. Johns, Swartz Creek, Vassar and other communities. Since the beginning, more than 375 musicians have performed with the FCO ensembles.
Non-discrimination Policy
FCO does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, economic situation, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 12, 7:00 pm, Winter Concert at Fenton High School Ruby Zima Auditorium
December 13, 2:00 pm, Winter Matinee Concert at Fenton High School Ruby Zima Auditorium
March 7 ? - Fenton EXPO (Simply Strings)
March 20 or 27 - Music in the Schools
April 17 - 7:00 pm, Spring Concert at Fenton High School Ruby Zima Auditorium
April 18 - 2:00 pm, Spring Matinee Concert at Fenton High School Ruby Zima Auditorium
May 28 or June 4 (tentative) - Concert in the Park, Rackham Park, downtown Fenton
December 13, 2:00 pm, Winter Matinee Concert at Fenton High School Ruby Zima Auditorium
March 7 ? - Fenton EXPO (Simply Strings)
March 20 or 27 - Music in the Schools
April 17 - 7:00 pm, Spring Concert at Fenton High School Ruby Zima Auditorium
April 18 - 2:00 pm, Spring Matinee Concert at Fenton High School Ruby Zima Auditorium
May 28 or June 4 (tentative) - Concert in the Park, Rackham Park, downtown Fenton
LATEST NEWS
FCO Plans Concerts - winter 2024
Summer Strings 2024 grant awarded
FCO Memorial Scholarship Fund
honoring the memory of Dennis Bogden, Will Hale, Amy Harris, Maretta Hampton, and Neil Seaward
Spring Concert Planned for Fenton Orchestras
Conversation with Andrew D. Perkins
14th annual Winter Concert December 8 & 9, 2023
FCO Maestro Perkins honored with major composition award!
Summer Strings program thankful for Fenton Community Fund grant
Daily Inspiration: Meet Jane Ball
The Fenton Community Orchestra is a member of the following organizations:
Venmo: @FentonCommOrch,
Square: FentonCommunityOrchestra,
Cash App: $FentonCommOrch,
Apple Pay: 810-390-5020,
or send a check to FCO, PO Box 73, Fenton, MI 48430
