Arts
Our award winning fine & performing art departments bring the ultimate triple threat, with art, choir, and band bringing a symphony of creativity, harmony, and rhythm to the educational stage! Imagine a school where creativity comes to life—where students paint bold strokes on canvases, shape stunning sculptures, and fill hallways with their artistic vision. In choir, voices rise in harmony, telling stories and lifting hearts through music. The school band adds its own excitement, each instrument contributing to powerful, unforgettable performances. Through art, choir, and band, students don’t just explore their talents—they learn focus, collaboration, and how to express themselves in meaningful ways. When these creative forces come together, something truly special happens—school becomes a place where imagination shines and every student has a chance to take the spotlight.
Band
The Fennville Band program is comprised of 6th Grade Beginning Band, 7th Grade Intermediate Band, 8th Grade Developed Band, High School Marching, Concert, and Jazz Bands. With over 160 students and growing, Fennville Bands offer a variety of learning experiences that enhance student's daily classroom experience at Fennville Public Schools. Follow our bands on Facebook @fennvillebands so you don't miss a performance!
Drama
FHS Drama throughout the years has engaged our students' creative sides and entertained our community with high-quality productions. Here is a look at the past 2 decades of our productions.
- 2023 "Some Enchanted Evening"
- 2018 "Music Man"
- 2014: “Scariest Play Ever!”
- 2013: “Little Shop of Horrors!”
- 2012: “Rumors”
- 2011: “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying”
- 2010: “Oklahoma”
- 2009: “Run for Your Wife”
- 2008: “Cinderella”
- 2007: “Footloose”
- 2006: “Noises Off”
- 2005: “Grease”
- 2004: “Midsummer’s NightsDream”
Choir
The Chamber Choir is an audition select choir, that sings four-part a cappella music.
There are twenty members that are selected on vocal quality, sight reading, and stage presence. These members are required to learn their own SATB literature along with the SAB music of Fenntastics. Chamber Choir has traditionally auditioned for MSVMA Region B Honors Choir. Languages they have sung in are: English, Spanish, Latin, Germany, French, Italian and Swahili.
This smaller choir is also active in singing the Star-Spangled Banner at school events, special assemblies such as Veterans Day, Community Christmas Teas, Goose Festival and encourages participation in taking solos to festival in February. Chamber Choir also performs at these events as a small ensemble. Graduation and joining the larger choir for a spring concert and elementary performance rounds out the end of the school year. Chamber Choir continues the strong tradition of receiving “Excellent” at District Choral Festival and performing at State Choral and receiving high ratings. At State Solo and Ensemble they have received an “Excellent” for the past 8 years.
The Fenntastics are a group of hard-working, talented students. They are a three-part, non-audition mixed choir who strive to sing a varied repertoire of music from the styles of Irving Berlin to Mozart. They participate in music festivals such as the Michigan School Vocal Music Association District Large festival and have opportunities for solos and small ensembles. They perform yearly for the elementary students, sing a Fall concert, Winter Concert, Spring Concert and for MSVMA District Choral Festival. Fenntastics have traditionally been earning “Excellent” rating at District Choral Festival. They are very proud of their singing and sight-reading skills. Admission to their concerts are always free.
Fine Arts
Students across Fennville Elementary, Middle, and High School have been busy creating and exploring the visual arts this year! At FES, students have worked with self-reflective portraits, art movements, and new media, recently transitioning from 2-D projects into exciting 3-D clay work.
At Fennville Middle School, students experiment with a variety of art mediums and techniques, creating themed artwork that highlights their individuality. Each marking period, student pieces are featured in the FMS Artwork Showcase, adding color to the hallways and allowing the entire school community to experience and connect through art.
At Fennville High School, students engage in courses such as Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, 3D Design, Advanced Art, and Digital Art, while also exploring art history, criticism, and cross-curricular connections. Opportunities like Art Club and National Art Honor Society allow students to create freely and use art as a way to serve and enrich the community.
Visual arts play a vital role at every grade level, helping students develop creativity, confidence, focus, problem-solving skills, and meaningful self-expression. Thank you to the Fennville community for your continued support of the arts and for celebrating the hard work of our talented student artists.
