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Home > Fine Arts Programs in Our Schools

Fine Arts Programs in Our Schools

FHFA News

FHC Band hit the field for band camp 2023

Posted: August 16, 2023

Forest Hills Central High School Welcomes New Director of Bands

Posted: August 10, 2023

Mr. Joel Burns recently graduated from Michigan State and am excited to be here at Forest Hills Central. My favorite part of teaching music is the musical connection and growth students show throughout their time in the band. Outside of school, I enjoy being in nature and spending time with friends and family. Looking forward […]

Please welcome the NEW director of Band at Eastern High/Middle

Posted: June 5, 2023

I have had the pleasure of teaching middle and high school bands for the last 21 years. This is my first year at Forest Hills Eastern and I am so excited to be a part of the Forest Hills community! I love to spend any spare time in the garden, in the woods, or on […]

Staff Highlights: Joel Klamer, Band Director Northern High and Orchard View Elementary

Posted: May 8, 2023

I have been teaching in Forest Hills for 30 years! Making music with children is not only my vocation, but also my passion. In addition to teaching skills and musicianship, I love creating musical communities with my students and wish for them to develop a relationship with music that will last a lifetime!  

Upcoming Fine Arts Events

September 26, 2023
  • FHN Choir Concert

    September 26, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI 49546, USA
    Add to your Google Calendar

September 27, 2023
  • FHE Choir Concert

    September 27, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI 49546, USA
    Add to your Google Calendar

September 28, 2023
  • FHC Choir Concert

    September 28, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI 49546, USA
    Add to your Google Calendar

October 5, 2023
  • Nunzi Artist Reception

    October 5, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI 49546, USA
    Add to your Google Calendar

October 11, 2023
  • Forest Hill Northern Jazz Ensemble

    October 11, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Forest Hills Northern High School, 3801 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA

    This performance will be in the band room

    Add to your Google Calendar

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  • Forest Hills Northern Virtual Choirs Playlist

Concert Live Streams

Please visit fhfineartscenter.com for all our live streams and recordings

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Fine Arts Programs in Our Schools

photograph of John DeStefanoJohn DeStefano
Director of Fine Arts in the Schools
Assistant Principal, Central High School

(616)493-8700
jdestefano@fhps.net

photo of Sara StadelSara Stadel
Secretary
(616)493-8700
sstadel@fhps.net

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