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Host Families Needed

Through its International Exchange Program, the Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra has hosted and been hosted by youth orchestras from France, England, Ireland, Scotland and Japan. Through these exchanges, participants share music and culture, and develop life-long friendships.

What does it mean to be a host?

 - Hosts provide a place for their foreign guests (preferably at least 2 guests) to stay overnight during their time in the Flint area.

 - Hosts provide many of the meals for their guests.

 - Hosts provide transportation. Sometimes guests will need to be dropped off and picked up at FIM. They may also need rides to and from other locations. In the past, some families have worked together to do carpooling.

 - Hosts provide family support for their guests. Many of the guests are young- middle and high school age, and often this is their first time overseas. Host families support their guests through this exciting, but stressful time.

 - Host families provide cultural experiences for their guests. Just staying with the host family is a great way for the guests to experience a new culture. However, host families are encouraged to introduce their guests to local foods (i.e. Koegel’s hot dogs, slurpees) as well as activities (i.e., nature trails, board games).

Staying with host families is always a highlight for our visiting musicians.

Please consider being a host!

Sep 30 - Oct 8, 2023
Ahrensburg, Germany
Ahrensburg Youth Symphony Orchestra
approximately 56 students (ages 12-26)

If you are interested in becoming a host for our guests, please reach out to Jane Jaksa, Volunteer Coordinator, to begin the process. Feel free to reach out with any and all questions.

Jane Jaksa, [email protected], 810-238-1350 x 3126

Music Around Town

Friday Patio Nights at FIA
Fridays July 21 - Aug 25 6:00 pm - Free Event

TONIGHT July 28 - Dan Hall (folk, rock, originals)

Aug 4 - Canja de Boa (Brazillian Jazz)
Aug 11 - Roger Jones Trio (Jazz & Standards)
Aug 18 - FSO Family Night
Aug 25 - Rodeo Drive (Rock, Country, Blues, Funk)

Flint Institute of Arts Palette Cafe' Patio

Boz Scaggs
Saturday, Aug 5 8:00 pm

Capitol Theatre

For Tickets

Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders
Wednesday, Aug 16 7:00 pm

Capitol Theatre

Free Registration

FSPA Fall Enrollment Begins Aug 1

A journey of self-discovery, inspiration and transformation is open to all ages and skill levels in the music, dance and theatre instructional division of FIM. Join us for lessons, classes and ensembles or take a seat in the audience and share the excitement of our students and faculty as they perform in a wide variety of recitals, concerts and productions this season!

Learn more

Tuition assistance is available. 10% discount and annual registration fee waived fro Genesee County Residents!

FSPA Auditions

Ensemble Placement Auditions

For Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra, Flint Youth Wind Ensemble, Flint Youth Philharmonia, Flint Youth String Orchestra or Flint Youth Chorus
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Nutcracker

Registration: Saturday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Auditions: September 29 - October 1, 2023

Music Lesson Merit Scholarship Auditions

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Auditions: Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, 2023

Theatre Merit Scholarship Auditions

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Auditions: Saturday, September 23, 2023

For more information, call the FSPA office 810-238-1350 x3

Application Forms