Fraser Performing Arts Career Academy

Training Students for Life

Ars longa, vita brevis

(586) 439-7329 www.fpaca.weebly.com

A Tradition of Excellence

The Fraser Performing Arts Career Academy (FPACA), a school within a school, prepares students for success in the global market through focused studies in the performing arts arena. This is a c comp l i shed wh i l e ma in ta in ing advanced proficiency in all content areas as well as their arts major. Instruction will be tailored to the Performing Arts Career Academy through

cross-curricular offerings, performance assessment, academic integration with all core classes, and on-line programs. Opportunities for community performance, dual enrollment, and university credit offering will enhance this experience for the students at Fraser High School. Fraser Public Schools has invested considerable time and resources into recruiting highly qualified staff and maintaining state-of-the-art facilities for Macomb County students who are seeking an exemplary performing arts program.

FPACA opportunities include:

Instrumental Music -  Orchestra -  Marching Band -  Varsity Band -  Concert Band -  Symphony Band -  Jazz Band -  Band for the Novice -  Flute Choir -  Clarinet Choir -  Saxophone Ensemble -  Brass Ensemble -  Percussion Ensemble -  Guitar Studies

General Studies -  Music Theory -  Ear Training -  Humanities -  English 11 & 12 with

Performing Arts emphasis -  Online Music History

Vocal Music -  Concert Choir -  Women’s Chorale -  A Cappella -  Fraser Singers -  Show Choir -  Chamber Ensemble -  Symphonic Ensemble

Piano Studies -  Five levels of Piano

Theater Performance, Production & Design

-  Plays -  Musicals -  Set, lighting, costume, & prop

design -  Stagecraft

Active Tri-M Music Honors

Society.

Professional Artists Visiting the FPAC

The Fraser Performing Arts Center is not only home to the FPACA but also to several other organizations and visiting professional artists. -  The Metropolitan Detroit Chorale -  Caledon, The Scottish Tenors -  Motown in a Small Town -  Chris Vidala, Jazz Saxophonist -  Russ Miller, Wayne State University Jazz Studies -  Scott Boerma, Director of Bands at Western Michigan University -  Lynne Giacalone Church, Carlotta in “The Phantom of the Opera” in

Toronto -  Dr. David Gillingham, 2012 Composer in Residence -  Jacklyn Cole, Piano -  Trish Shandor, Detroit Opera House Vocalist and FHS Adjunct Vocal

Coach -  Local choreographers -  Local University Band, Orchestras and Choirs -  Professionals from University of Michigan, Michigan State University,

Central Michigan University, Wayne State University, Western Michigan University, Ball State University, Bowling Green State University, & Wright State University

Anything Goes - 2012

Fraser Performing Arts Career Academy Fraser High School 34270 Garfield Rd. Fraser, MI 48026 (586) 439-7329

www.fpaca.weebly.com

“The Fraser Performing Arts Career Academy opened me up to a whole new world of music education that I had never experienced before. Incorporating lessons in music theory and ear training were just some of the many things that the instructors excelled at. If you want top notch music instruction, teachers that want to see their students succeed, and the very best music school preparation one could ask for, go to Fraser High School, home of the Fraser Performing Arts Career Academy.” -- Steven Fronrath, Class of 2012 

“The opportunity offered to the students of the Fraser Performing Arts Career Academy is outstanding! It is a wonderful place for students to learn, grow, and develop music and theater skills. The staff is dedicated to quality education and artistic development. They offer a nurturing and supportive atmosphere which allows students to work toward their full potential. FPACXA stands head and shoulders above any other Performing Arts program in Macomb County and we are fortunate to have this quality program available to our kids.” -- LuAnn Shadik, former FPACA parent