FCO is CANCELLED TONIGHT, October 10, 2024. Simply Strings is still on. Please spread the word, and see you next week!
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 divsion of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint)
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON 15 PRESENTING SPONSORS:
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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, Burton, Byron, Clarkston, Davison ,Davisburg, Durand, Flint, Flushing, Frankenmuth, Freeland, Grand Blanc, Hartland, Holly, Howell, Lake Fenton, Linden, Rochester Hills, Saginaw, Shelby Twp., Swartz Creek, and Vassar. Since the beginning, more than 250 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, Burton, Byron, Clarkston, Davison ,Davisburg, Durand, Flint, Flushing, Frankenmuth, Freeland, Grand Blanc, Hartland, Holly, Howell, Lake Fenton, Linden, Rochester Hills, Saginaw, Shelby Twp., Swartz Creek, and Vassar. Since the beginning, more than 250 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.
LATEST NEWS
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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
Upcoming events
September 19 - Season 15 rehearsals begin!
December 13, 2024, 7:00 pm - Winter Concert at Fenton High School
December 14, 2024, 2:00 pm - Winter Matinee Concert at Fenton High School
Tentative - March 1 or 8, 2025 - Fenton Community Expo
Tentative - March, 2025 - Music in the Schools
April 25, 2025, 7:00 pm - Spring Concert at Fenton High School
April 26, 2025, 2:00 pm - Spring Matinee Concert at Fenton High School
May 29, 7:00 pm - Southern Lakes Parks and Rec Concert in the Park, Rackham Park
September 19 - Season 15 rehearsals begin!
December 13, 2024, 7:00 pm - Winter Concert at Fenton High School
December 14, 2024, 2:00 pm - Winter Matinee Concert at Fenton High School
Tentative - March 1 or 8, 2025 - Fenton Community Expo
Tentative - March, 2025 - Music in the Schools
April 25, 2025, 7:00 pm - Spring Concert at Fenton High School
April 26, 2025, 2:00 pm - Spring Matinee Concert at Fenton High School
May 29, 7:00 pm - Southern Lakes Parks and Rec Concert in the Park, Rackham Park
The Fenton Community Orchestra is a member of the following organizations:
