Fremont Music Academy
Orchestra & Band for Youth & Adults
Monday Evenings
Register now for the semester starting Monday, Jan. 5 - May 4, 2026
The Fremont Music Academy is a community learning environment for string, wind, brass and percussion instruments. The focus is on beginning, intermediate and advanced level instrumental technique, music reading skills and the joy of playing in an ensemble. FMA ensembles provide free public performances throughout the fall and spring semesters at Fremont Presbyterian Church.
• Instruments are not provided but are available for rent or purchase from local music stores.
• Tuition is $60 per semester as well as the purchase of any corresponding class method book if used in that ensemble. For families of three or more(immediate), tuition is $130 per semester per family.
• Beginning instrument students are accepted for the 2025-2026 season during the fall semester only.
• If interested in a scholarship, contact the Music & Worship Arts office at classicworship@fremontpres.org.
• Youth scholarships are available. Contact Marianne of the Music & Worship Arts office at marianne@fremontpres.org
MUST CONTACT DIRECTOR PRIOR TO INITIAL ENROLLMENT.
Beginning Band 4:00 - 4:40pm
5TH GRADE - ADULT
Led by Director, Kevin Glaser. Group instruction is available for all woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Guitar and piano classes are not available. Beginning band members will learn tone production, proper note fingerings, and rhythm reading in an enjoyable and positive learning environment. Required Materials: Standard of Excellence Book 1. Beginning instrument students are accepted for the 2025-2026 season during the fall semester only. MUST CONTACT DIRECTOR PRIOR TO INITIAL ENROLLMENT. Contact: Kevin at kzglaser@gmail.com
Intro to Strings 4:50 - 5:30pm
4TH GRADE - ADULT: BASIC VIOLIN INSTRUCTION
Led by director, Emilie Simmons, students will learn how to read music in the treble clef and properly hold the violin and bow. They will play fun, easy pieces in first position. Basic instruction for viola or cello may be available upon request. Beginning instrument students are accepted for the 2025-2026 season during the fall semester only. MUST CONTACT DIRECTOR PRIOR TO INITIAL ENROLLMENT. Contact Emilie at emilie.simmons@aol.com
Beginning String Orchestra 4:00-4:40pm
4th GRADE - ADULT: LEARN HOW TO PLAY IN A STRING ORCHESTRA
Led by director Emilie Simmons. Violins, violas, and celli all have unique “voices” and played together, they can be quite awe inspiring. The director will lead pieces that are exciting and fun to play, whether from popular movies, the classics, or original compositions.
Prerequisites: Must have two years minimum of violin, viola, or cello experience and also somewhat proficient at reading music. MUST CONTACT DIRECTOR PRIOR TO INITIAL ENROLLMENT. Contact Emilie at emilie.simmons@aol.com
Community Symphonic Band 4:50-5:50pm
YOUTH - ADULT: A DYNAMIC BAND FOR ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIANS AND THOSE WHO MAY HAVE TAKEN A BREAK FROM PLAYING. REPERTOIRE INCLUDES TRADITIONAL WIND BAND LITERATURE AS WELL AS POPULAR MUSIC.
Led by director, Kevin Glaser. Combining woodwinds, brass and percussion. This ensemble performs intermediate to advanced level music with an emphasis on a quality sound, technical accuracy, and thoughtful musicianship. The Symphonic band is for students and adults that are proficient on their instruments.
Prerequisites: Must have experience reading intermediate level music rhythms and ability to play chromatic scale. MUST CONTACT DIRECTOR PRIOR TO INITIAL ENROLLMENT. Contact: Kevin at kzglaser@gmail.com
Community Symphonic Orchestra 6:00-7:00pm
YOUTH - ADULT: THIS IS A FUN AND ENERGETIC GROUP THAT PLAYS A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC FROM SERIOUS ORCHESTRA LITERATURE TO LIGHT CLASSICS AND POP MUSIC.
Led by director Kevin Glaser. The Community Symphonic Orchestra is open to all musicians proficient on strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. This ensemble performs intermediate to advanced level music with an emphasis on a quality sound, technical accuracy, and thoughtful musicianship.
Prerequisites: experience playing advanced level rhythms, ability to play all major and chromatic scales, and permission from the conductor. MUST CONTACT DIRECTOR PRIOR TO INITIAL ENROLLMENT.
Contact: Kevin at kzglaser@gmail.com
Community String Orchestra 7:10-8:10pm
YOUTH - ADULT: CALLING ALL PROFICIENT VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, AND BASS PLAYERS!
Led by director Emilie Simmons, this is a community string orchestra for intermediate and advanced string players. Some pieces selected may be challenging, yet beautiful and rewarding to perform. Many members also play in the Fremont Presbyterian supported String Ensemble, Garden Strings, however, this is not a requirement.
Prerequisites: MUST CONTACT DIRECTOR PRIOR TO INITIAL ENROLLMENT. Contact Emilie at emilie.simmons@aol.com