2025-26 Catalog
2025-26 Catalog
Did you know that the Flint School of Performing Arts is the largest community school of the arts in Michigan?
Students throughout mid-Michigan attend the FSPA and you are invited to join the school’s student community this summer. Through the wide variety of lessons, camps, and intensives, you can nurture your performing arts aspirations here at the FSPA, where music, dance and theatre are for EVERYONE – including you!
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Tuition Assistance
Flint School of Performing Arts is committed to supporting all students who have a spark for music, dance or theatre regardless of their income, age or ability.
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Faculty Concert Series
Featuring musicians from the Flint School of Performing Arts faculty
Fridays • 7pm • MacArthur Recital Hall at Dort Music Center -
Classical and Traditional Austrian Music Concert
Performed by students of FSPA’s new sister music school
Musiksymnasium Dreihackengasse
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm
MacArthur Recital Hall
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Scholarship Winners' Contest
Monday, October 13, 6:30PM, Anderson Room
Free to the public
What's Next
2025-26 events
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Free to Attend Registration is requiredFlint School of Performing ArtsFSPA Faculty Concert
Brandon Z. Smith• 7:00 PMLocation: MacArthur Recital Hall -
Free to Attend Registration is requiredFlint School of Performing ArtsFSPA Faculty Concert
Dailin Zeng• 7:00 PMLocation: MacArthur Recital Hall -
TicketedWhiting AuditoriumThe Nutcracker
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TicketedFlint School of Performing ArtsMeet the Orchestra!
• 12:30 PMLocation: Whiting Auditorium
Celebrate 50 Years of The Nutcracker
Celebrate 50 Years of The Nutcracker
It is unlikely for a theatrical production to run for 50 years. Broadway’s longest-running show, at 35 years, was The Phantom of the Opera, an overnight success and cultural phenomenon. For a ballet like The Nutcracker, whose opening reviews at its 1892 St. Petersburg premiere included such scathing criticism as, “It’s a pity that so much good music is wasted on such nonsense,” to enjoy its 50th anniversary in Flint is remarkable. More remarkable still is how rare a gem FIM’s production is, thanks to its deep roots and community connections.
Bridging Genres
Bridging Genres
Historically, the mixing of genres has been method of innovation in the musical world – like rock and roll (a combination of blues, R&B and country), jazz fusion (jazz harmony and improvisation with rock, funk and R&B) and symphonic metal (exactly what it sounds like). The Hip Hop Orchestra Experience draws from this concept of hybrid genres, taking seminal works of Mozart, Bach and Beethoven and blending them with funky and rapid-fire hip hop rhythms for a completely unique concert-going experience.
Emerging Choreographers Inspires Dance Innovators
Emerging Choreographers Inspires Dance Innovators
In February, the Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) dance department will present its Emerging Choreographers Showcase, which develops and spotlights the creative talents of high school dancers. An outside adjudicator will attend the February showcase and select one of the pieces to appear in both performances of Festival of Dance, May 2 – 3 at the UM-Flint Theater.
Read FSPA Articles
- Seeing Stars Embodies Mission, Promotes Young Performers
- Strumming the Heartstrings: Faculty Concert Explores Love Songs through Bluegrass
- New FYT Staged Readings Explore Big Topics with No Frills
- FYSO European Tour Teaches Lessons in Culture and Friendship
- Calling All Hosts – We Need Your Help!
- FSPA Concerto Competition Provides Lessons Beyond the Music
Send us your news
Are you an FSPA alum, student, faculty, staff, or parent? Your stories contribute to our vibrant community, and we can’t wait to showcase the incredible moments you’ve had.
Learn About Our Community Partnerships
The Flint School of Performing Arts is dedicated to being an active part of the community. As part of our mission “Music, Dance and Theatre for All”, we work to transform lives and build community through partnerships with organizations that share our passion.
Music Therapy
Music Therapy
The FSPA’s music therapy services are provided by board certified music therapists (MT-BC’s), all of whom have clinical experience using evidenced-based musical practices to address health. Using the science of how music affects the brain and other areas of the body, the music is used to address non-musical goals such as: cognitive, physical, social or emotional needs. Sessions may include: improvisation, songwriting, group instrument play, music and movement, and structured music listening. No musical experience is required for individuals receiving the music therapy! Sessions takes place at the Flint School of Performing Arts and nearby community schools/facilities. Sessions are available for adults and children both in individual and group sessions.