Jacques Ibert's Flute Concerto was written in 1933 for celebrated French flutist Marcel Moyse. Ibert sought to showcase the flute's individual and characteristic qualities, from virtuosic running passages to tender, lyrical melodies and jazzy syncopations. 

Winter Dreams is a celebration of the romance of Winter. The music conjures a sled over fresh snow on a brisk winter morning, the warmth of a fireplace, and even a hint of spring from the flute's birdcalls.

Concert Sponsor: Anonymous Donor #16
Guest Artist Sponsors: Howard and Rita Shand
Saturday
April 9
7:30pm
The Whiting
Term 4 Starts April 11
Choose from Music Lessons, Discover Dance, Dance Makers, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Modern, Pointe, Men's Dance, and Theatre Classes.

TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE -
Annual Registration Fee Waived for Genesee County Residents!
SPRING BREAK
There are no lessons, classes or ensembles scheduled for the week of
Monday, March 28 – Saturday, April 2. 
The building will be open Monday – Friday for any make-up lessons that instructors may schedule. FSPA Office hours will be 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Friday. The building will be closed on Saturday, April 2. FSPA’s regular schedule will resume on Monday, April 4.  
Join us for a screening of Peter Rabbit!

The stubborn and naughty Peter Rabbit causes chaos in the home and garden of an irritable human named Mr. McGregor. However, their rivalry grows even more heated when they both fall in love with a new neighbor who adores animals.

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Friday
April 15
7:00 pm
The Capitol Theatre
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story -- a story that has made them an international sensation all over again.
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and

From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true.
JERSEY BOYS contains authentic, “profane Jersey language” and is recommended for ages 12+
Wednesday
April 20
8:00 pm
The Whiting
With their latest album, “Get Yourself Outside,” Colorado-based quintet Yonder Mountain String Band continues to solidify their place as not only a pioneering jam-grass act but also one of the most innovative groups in live music —something the group has proudly held high for the better part of a quarter-century.
 
From selling out Red Rocks Amphitheatre at a time that was unheard of for string acts to performing festivals like Bonnaroo, Yonder Mountain was the initial spark in an acoustic inferno decades ago that endures headlong into the 21st century—one burning brightly in an ongoing movement that is jam-grass.
Opening acts will be Bridge and Flint River Outfit.
Wednesday
April 20
8:00 pm
The Capitol Theatre
Celebrate the legacies of African-American composers as Dilek Engin-Stolarchuk, FSPA String Department Chair performs works by Adolphus Hailstork, William Grant-Still, and more. 

This concert is free to the public, but advance registration is required. Seating is limited.
Friday
April 22
7:00 pm
MacArthur Recital Hall
FSPA Showcase
This fast-paced, collage-style production features talented FSPA musicians, dancers, and actors. It's a beautiful opportunity for them to perform on the Whiting stage and for the community to enjoy a wide range of FSPA performance offerings.
Sunday
April 24
3:00 pm
The Whiting
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FSPA: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 7 pm, Friday 8:30 am -5 pm, Saturday 9 am -1 pm
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Message from the executive office

Spring break has meant it’s been more quiet than usual this past week at the Dort Music Center. It’s a welcome breather for our staff and faculty preparing for the exciting and very hectic schedule that marks our final term of classes and performances before summer breaks. If you’ve never taken a class at FSPA, Term 4 is your chance. There are opportunities for all ages!
 
And there is no shortage of opportunities to participate from the other side of the stage. A live audience always provides extra magic to any stage performance. I hope to see you at an event this spring enjoying the talent that is nurtured throughout FIM each and every day.
 
For our friends celebrating the start of Ramadan tomorrow, may your holiday be blessed and joyful!
 
Have a wonderful week-end!
Rodney Lontine
President and CEO
Thank you! To our 2022 newsletter underwriter, Security Credit Union.
Although it is not a requirement for patrons, it continues to be the policy of the Flint Institute of Music (FIM) that for the safety of its staff and patrons, masks and vaccinations are highly recommended. Please do not attend an event if you are feeling sick. Our COVID refund policy remains in place. Please Keep Yourself and Others Safe. Visit our website for our most current policies and protocols, and pay attention to the pre-event emails for any updates regarding your upcoming concerts.
This program and/or service is funded in whole or in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.