The Fenton Community Orchestra (FCO) presents a night with music and movies
on February 16 and February 17, 7:30pm, at the Fenton High School Auditorium. FCO will
feature performances of Academy Award nominated music in the movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood to today.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on the Fenton Community Orchestra website: www.FentonOrchestra.org or at the door on February 16th and 17th.
“We are excited to roll out the red carpet and present a fun night that is sure to thrill both music and filmgoers alike”, said Jennifer Fleck, Executive Director of the FCO. “Audiences will recognize and enjoy scores from some of their favorite Hollywood classics including a medley of Academy Award winning music by composer John Williams and University of Michigan alumni and Academy Award winning duo Justin Paul and Benj Pasek for their work on La La Land.”
Jennifer also announced, “Anyone who comes dressed as your favorite movie character will have a chance to win a prize. Share your costume selfie with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #FCOatMovies. We will also have a concession stand offering popcorn and movie candy for sale.”
FCO is in its 8th season as a community – supported orchestra that provides a place for musicians of all ages to connect through music by offering an educational and entertaining music program for its members and audiences. FCO has three performance groups: FCO Full Orchestra; Simply Strings, an intermediate level string orchestra; and FCO Wind Ensemble, woodwinds, brass and percussion. FCO is led by Executive Director, Jennifer Fleck, is under the musical direction of Mr. Andrew Perkins (Full Orchestra), Mrs. Jane Ball (Simply Strings), and Mr. Tim Martuch (Wind Ensemble) and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Donations are tax deductible as FCO is a 501c3 non-profit organization. To make a donation and learn more about the Fenton Community Orchestra ensembles and upcoming events, visit: www.FentonOrchestra.org
The Fenton Community Orchestra is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
