Renowned bassist, composer, and educator John Clayton, a GRAMMY-winning artist known for his work with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Diana Krall, and the Count Basie Orchestra, will serve as the Fine Arts Center’s 2026 Guest Artist. He will present clinics with our FAC students February 9–13, 2026, culminating in a February 13th concert featuring his...
Exciting news! The Jasper String Quartet will be in residency at the Fine Arts Center from February 9–13, culminating in a concert on February 12 that is free for students! During their residency, the quartet will be working closely with our FAC Strings Chamber Music students to prepare for their upcoming concert. Don’t miss this...
Come to the Fine Arts Center for another Andy and Friends concert with Piano and Strings, featuring Schubert's Trout Quintet along with Twentieth Century works.
The renowned Cavani Quartet will be in residence January 12–16, culminating in a concert on January 15. Students will have the unique opportunity to perform the final movement of Mendelssohn’s Octet alongside the quartet, and participate in specialized rehearsals designed to strengthen their chamber music skills. In addition, the Cavani Quartet will lead an open...
Theatre Foundations and the Beginning Theatre Ensemble present scenes from Aeschylus' The Eumenides, Mindy Kaling's Matt & Ben, and Lauren Gunderson's I and You.
Join us for an evening of song as the Fine Arts Center voice students present a recital featuring a beautiful selection of art song and musical theatre repertoire. From timeless classical works to beloved Broadway favorites, this program highlights the versatility, artistry, and expressive storytelling of our talented young vocalists.
Come hear The Young Firebrands perform Ravel's String Quartet in F Major, M. 35 (1903) and Mendelssohn's String Octet in E-flat Major, Opus 20 (1825) at the Fine Arts Center!
Join us for an evening of outstanding chamber music performed by Fine Arts Center strings students. The program will feature works from the rich chamber music literature, showcasing the artistry, collaboration, and musicianship of our student ensembles.
Almost, Maine, by John Cariani On a cold, clear winter’s night in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine, the northern lights dance in the sky as the townspeople find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected, hilarious, and heartfelt ways. Through a series of playful and poignant vignettes, Almost, Maine explores the...
This program offers a representative overview of chamber music for winds and brass from the Baroque period to the present. Works by Quantz and Bach demonstrate early contrapuntal writing and the emerging idiomatic possibilities of wind instruments, while Mozart reflects the Classical era’s emphasis on clarity of form and balance. Twentieth-century perspectives are explored through...
Autumn Dance Offerings brings together the three classes from the Fine Arts Center Dance Studio to present an evening of dance, featuring faculty and student work.
students in our Creative Writing Program will share what they've been working on this Autumn. Costumes welcomed though not required!