Fenton Community Orchestra & Simply Springs will begin Season 12 (2021-2022) in Fall 2021. First rehearsal will start on Thursday, October 7.
The FCO board has adopted new health safety measures requiring all musicians, staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated to participate in Season 12.
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 12 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 tenth season, FCO has grown to more than 90 orchestra members, performing to thousands of audience members every year. FCO is a regional orchestra with members from Fenton, Byron, Hartland, Linden, Holly, Flint, Davison, Swartz Creek, Davisburg, Grand Blanc, Durand, Howell, and Clarkston. Since the beginning, more than 200 musicians have performed with the FCO ensembles.
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 12 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 tenth season, FCO has grown to more than 90 orchestra members, performing to thousands of audience members every year. FCO is a regional orchestra with members from Fenton, Byron, Hartland, Linden, Holly, Flint, Davison, Swartz Creek, Davisburg, Grand Blanc, Durand, Howell, and Clarkston. Since the beginning, more than 200 musicians have performed with the FCO ensembles.
LATEST NEWS:
The FCO board has adopted new health safety measures requiring all musicians, staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated to participate in Season 12.
To participate in any FCO activity for the 2021 fall semester, all musicians, board, staff, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated with the US authorized COVID-19 vaccine. All individuals will be required to show a copy of the vaccination card when checking in at their first rehearsal. You may also show proof ahead of time by emailing a copy of your vaccination card to FCO's Operations Manager at fentoncommunityorchestra@gmail.com.
Take the Self Assessment Health Questionnaire prior to attending a rehearsal or FCO activity (outlined in the FCO COVID-Policy forthcoming).
Must wear a mask while indoors. Wind players must wear masks when not actively playing their instrument. Wind instruments will use a bell cover (either your own or one provided by FCO).
Online Membership Application Form: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/8ulYuwDDBDmPuSg0DmS_lQ
Season 2021-2021 Tentative Schedule:
Rehearsals Start (Both Ensembles) – October 7, 2021
Thanksgiving Break/No Rehearsal (Both Ensembles) – November 25, 2021
Holiday Concert (Both Ensembles) – December 2 & 3, 2021
Winter Break – Rehearsals Resume January 13, 2022
Business Expo (Special Ensemble) – March 2022 (date TBD)
Spring Break/No Rehearsal (Both Ensembles) – March 31, 2022
Music in the Schools Day (Special Ensemble) – Spring 2022 (date TBA)
Spring Concert (Both Ensembles) – April 22 & 23, 2022
Concert in the Park (Both Ensembles) – June 2022 (date TBD)
They’re back making music: Fenton Community Orchestra rehearses together for first time in 15 months - Tri County Times
To order FCO Face masks, please click HERE or visit FCO Store page.
Music Suggestion Form: Do you have a suggestion for a piece you want the FCO to perform? As we are planning our upcoming concert seasons, we wanted to reach out to our musicians and community to hear your input and recommendations. Please drop your suggestions by following the form below: https://forms.gle/UFJj2K7mB6kXKz556
January 2021: We are very grateful to the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts for supporting the Fenton Community Orchestra once again with a $15,000 matching grant. Read the article here: Fenton Community Orchestra Awarded State-National Matching-Grant.
October 2020: As we face the challenges of COVID-19 together, we continue to put the safety of our members, staff, and community first. Although ensemble rehearsals have been postponed to Spring 2021 due to the pandemic, we are excited to announce that we have awarded ten scholarships for our returning PSO students. Because of the generosity of our sponsors, The State Bank and First Choice Heating and Cooling, and a grant from the Fenton Community Fund, these students will be able to take private instrument lessons with our music instructors this fall. The Symphony Orchestra and Simply Strings are planning to begin in early 2021 with live concerts in the spring and summer.
The Fenton Community Orchestra is a member of the following organizations:
