fspa WELCOME TO
WHERE PASSION TAKES CENTER STAGE!
Since 1985, the Franklin School for the Performing Arts has inspired students of all ages and experience levels to grow through Music, Dance, and Drama. With world-class faculty and a vibrant performance culture, FSPA is where talent thrives and creativity shines.
Whether you're here for fun or focused study, you’ll find exceptional training, exciting performance opportunities, and a community that celebrates expression. From technique to artistry, every class is designed to build confidence, skill, and stage presence.
Students can audition for dynamic ensembles, perform with the Franklin Performing Arts Company, and take the stage at THE BLACK BOX. FSPA even takes students to Disney World and NYC and our premier touring group, Electric Youth, brings high-energy shows across the globe.
From preschoolers to adults, FSPA is where performers are made and memories are born. Let’s create something amazing your journey starts here!
Warm regards,
Raye Lynn Mercer
FSPA
Artistic Director
At the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, students of all ages discover more than just the arts they gain confidence, discipline, creativity, and a sense of self that lasts a lifetime.
WHAT SETS FSPA APART?
Grow Through the Arts – Build skills, self-expression, and lasting confidence
Learn from the Best – Accomplished faculty bring professional insight to every class
Flexible Participation – Explore at your own pace – recreational or rigorous study
Technique and Creativity – Develop mastery and spark imagination
Take the Stage – Join ensembles, perform with FPAC, and shine at THE BLACK BOX.
Unforgettable Adventures – Travel to Disney, NYC, or internationally with Electric Youth
Real Connections – Form lasting friendships with personalized attention in every class
FSPA MISSION STATEMENT
The Franklin School for the Performing Arts is committed to providing exceptional arts education that inspires personal growth, creative expression, and a lifelong love of the arts. Through a supportive, inclusive environment and a focus on interdisciplinary learning, FSPA empowers students of all ages to build confidence, develop their talents, and engage meaningfully with the community.
“Enrolling our child in FSPA’s music program was one of the best decisions we’ve made. The quality of instruction is incredible, and we've seen such growth not just musically, but in confidence and focus. It's a place where our child feels seen, supported, and inspired every week.”
FSPA Parent
MUSIC
Children’s Music Programs
Instrumental Programs
Voice Programs
Music education offers children more than just the ability to play an instrument or sing a song it enhances cognitive development, boosts emotional expression, strengthens discipline, and improves confidence. Studying music nurtures creativity, sharpens memory and focus, and even supports academic success. With expert instruction and a nurturing environment, learning music becomes a joyful, lifelong gift.
WHY MUSIC INSTRUCTION MATTERS.
Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction in all instruments and voice, tailored to each student’s goals, pace, and learning style
Group Classes
Fun, foundational programs like Little Music School and beginner voice classes help young learners build skills in a social, supportive setting
Ensembles + Workshops
For students ready to collaborate, options like Glee Club, and small ensemble coaching provide exciting group experiences and performance opportunities.
Theory, Composition + Improv
Supplementary classes help students deepen their understanding of music and unlock their creative potential.
Spark a lifelong love of music from the very beginning!
FSPA’s Little Music School offers joyful, engaging classes for children ages 1–5 and their caregivers. Programs like Rattles and Rhythms, Wee Play, and Do-Re-ME!
introduce little ones to rhythm, melody, movement, and musical concepts through singing, listening, and instrumental play all in a fun, energetic setting.
CHILDREN’S MUSIC PROGRAMS
Rattles and Rhythms
Age 1 + Caregiver
A playful introduction to music for toddlers and their grown- ups!
• 30-minute classes
• Explore sound through singing, movement, and play
• Encourages creativity, bonding, and early musical exposure
FSPA MAGIC IN ACTION!
Click play below to watch the joy unfold one note at a time!
Wee Play
Ages 2-3 + Caregiver
Build on your child’s curiosity with active music-making.
• 30-minute classes
• Singing, listening, movement, and instrument play
• Teaches early musical concepts in a fun, social setting
Led by early childhood music specialist Kim Rezendez, the Little Music School nurtures each child’s development with care and expertise. As students progress, they begin to explore rhythm patterns, note reading, and music history building confidence and skills that prepare them for a lifetime of learning and creativity.
Do-Re-ME!
Ages 4-5
A first step toward musical literacy and structured learning.
• 30-minute classes
• Singing, rhythm, notation, and music history
• Prepares students for future lessons parental involvement encouraged
Private Lessons
Available year-round in 15-, 30-, 45-, and 60-minute sessions. Students are scheduled based on faculty availability and registration date.
Recitals are held throughout the year, with written evaluations provided in the spring.
Make-up policies can be found in the FSPA Class Schedule.
Introduction
to
Theory, Composition and Improvisation
Level I (Grades 1-4)
Level II (Grades 5-8)
Level III (Grades 9-12)
Music theory provides the tools necessary to unlock creative freedom in composition and improvisation and produces quicker learners, better sight-readers and smarter, more sensitive musicians. Explore the building blocks of music scales, chords, progressions, and more through hands-on projects and group activities. Students use notation and recording software and present original compositions in a final recital.
Note-reading experience required.
Instrumental Ensemble
All Ages
This weekly coaching class gives students hands-on experience playing in small groups. Guided by professional musicians, students develop skills in blending, timing, part preparation, and musical interpretation. Groups may perform during the year.
Ear Training
Ages 12+
Build your musical ear through listening, singing, and written exercises. Ideal for vocal and instrumental students, this course covers intervals, chords, solfege, sight singing, and more.
Basic music reading is recommended.
Ear training and theory classes are recommended for serious music students
Royal Conservatory Music Development program for Piano
Ages 12+
Piano students may elect to participate in annual testing and certification.
FSPA “Jazz Krewe” Instrumental Ensemble
All Ages
“Jazz Krewe” meets on a weekly basis and explores all genres of music, including jazz, R&B, rock, blues, funk and pop. For students of all ages and any instrument, it is a great opportunity for musicians to supplement their instrumental studies.
Piano Pop
Ages 12+
Piano students learn how to read lead sheets and chord symbols to play ragtime, blues, funk, soul, R&B, rock and jazz.
Click play to witness the power of practice and passion in motion.
FSPA… WHERE THE MUSIC MOVES YOU.
VOICE PROGRAM
Private Lessons
Ages 12+
Available year-round in 15-, 30-, 45-, and 60-minute sessions.
Students are scheduled based on faculty availability and registration date.
Recitals take place throughout the year, with written evaluations provided in spring.
Make-up policies are in the FSPA Class Schedule.
Group Voice
Beginner Voice
Ages 6-9 | 45 minutes
Foundations in vocal technique with an emphasis on building confidence and a love for singing.
Intermediate Voice
Ages 9-11 | 60 minutes
Intended for students with some knowledge of musical notation and expiernece in voice class or chorus. Intermediate Voice builds and expands upon technique learning Beginner level.
Advanced Voice
Ages 10-13 | 60 minutes
Intended for students with 4+ years of vocal training and ensemble experience. Students must be able to read music.
Beginner Voice for Pre-Teen/Teens
Ages 13-18 | 60 minutes
Learn to sing in a fun, supportive environment with your peers!
Boys Voice
Ages 10-13 | 60 minutes
Building on fundamentals learned in beginner Voice, this class continues in a supportive environment that also addresses changing voices.
Glee Club
Ages 10+
FSPA’s vocal ensemble is a ten-week program each semester, showcasing tight harmonies across a wide range of styles, from early madrigals to modern pop hits, at performances throughout the year.
Requires private voice enrollment and audition for participation.
Beginner
Song Writing
Ages 13+
Explore the basics of writing your own songs from lyrics to melody. Learn structure, rhyme, and storytelling while creating original music in a supportive, creative environment. No prior experience needed!
Advanced
Song Writing
Take your songwriting to the next level with deeper exploration of lyric craft, melody, harmony, and arrangement. Refine your voice, experiment with structure, and workshop original songs with peer and instructor feedback. Ideal for experienced writers ready to grow their artistry.
FSPA… WHERE EVERY SINGER FINDS THEIR SOUND.
“We’ve watched our child blossom at FSPA she’s grown more confident, focused, and expressive with every class. The instructors truly care and it shows in the way they teach, encourage, and inspire. It’s so much more than just dance it’s a community.”
FSPA Dance Parent
DANCE
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