The Fenton Community Orchestra and Simply Springs will begin Season 11 in January 2021. Watch the video below for an update regarding the 2020-2021 season:
OUR MISSION
The Fenton Community Orchestra’s purpose is to provide a place for musicians of all ages to connect through music by providing an educational and entertaining music program both for its members and its audiences. FCO seeks to promote mutual growth and understanding through the experience of musical performance. 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 music and artistic leadership.
2. Enriching Community Life by making the orchestra experience and performing arts accessible to all citizens.
3. Engaging stakeholders to ensure the prosperity and financial sustainability of the Community Orchestra and its mission of enhancing the arts in our community.
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’s purpose is to provide a place for musicians of all ages to connect through music by providing an educational and entertaining music program both for its members and its audiences. FCO seeks to promote mutual growth and understanding through the experience of musical performance. 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 music and artistic leadership.
2. Enriching Community Life by making the orchestra experience and performing arts accessible to all citizens.
3. Engaging stakeholders to ensure the prosperity and financial sustainability of the Community Orchestra and its mission of enhancing the arts in our community.
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:
November 2020: 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 January 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.
Special Thank-you to Valentine's Day Special Event In-kind Donors & Community Partners
Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern – Grand Blanc
Jane & Rick Ball
Beale Street Smokehouse BBQ
Behind Your Design
Bonnie Hagler-Boyd
Ciao Italian Bistro & Wine Bar
Crust – A Baking Company
Fenton Winery & Brewery
Linda Foreman
Fun with Frosting
Hairplay Salon
Italian Gardens – Grand Blanc
Jim & Kathy Kortge
Mancino’s
NCG Trillium Cinema – Grand Blanc
Andrew David Perkins
Carl & Lisa Pearson
Serendipidy – Linden
Erik Smith – HSP Imaging Inc
Three Boy Bakery
Uncle Ray's Dairyland
Yard & Garden
Zolo's Creative Cookies
Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern – Grand Blanc
Jane & Rick Ball
Beale Street Smokehouse BBQ
Behind Your Design
Bonnie Hagler-Boyd
Ciao Italian Bistro & Wine Bar
Crust – A Baking Company
Fenton Winery & Brewery
Linda Foreman
Fun with Frosting
Hairplay Salon
Italian Gardens – Grand Blanc
Jim & Kathy Kortge
Mancino’s
NCG Trillium Cinema – Grand Blanc
Andrew David Perkins
Carl & Lisa Pearson
Serendipidy – Linden
Erik Smith – HSP Imaging Inc
Three Boy Bakery
Uncle Ray's Dairyland
Yard & Garden
Zolo's Creative Cookies
Join us! FCO Weekly Rehearsals begin Thursday, January 9, 2020
Prelude String Orchestra
- Simply Strings (Music Director Jane Ball) 5:30-6:30 pm
- Full Orchestra (Music Director Andrew David Perkins) 6:45-8:45 pm
- Location: Fenton High School Band Room, 3200 W. Shiawassee Ave, Fenton, MI 48430
Prelude String Orchestra
- Beginner & Intermediate String Orchestra for students entering grades 3-8--Violin, Viola, Cello & String Bass
- Fee – $300 for the full school year (September - May), $150 for additional students in same family
- Location: Fenton High School Band Room (Park in Lot B & enter through East school entrance)
- Beginning PSO--NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! (Music Director Tracy Dunlop) Tuesdays 4:15-5:30 pm starting September 10, 2019
- Intermediate PSO (Music Director Joe Snider) Thursdays 4:30-5:45 pm
Fenton Community Orchestra to Light Up the Holidays
Read Article: mctimes.com
The Fenton Community Orchestra is a member of the following organizations:
