"A mind is not a vessel to be filled,
it is a fire to be ignited."
- Plutarch
it is a fire to be ignited."
- Plutarch
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Flashpoint - the spark that ignites creativity, imagination and innovation. Flashpoint offers engaging improvisatory events that focus on creative experimentation. Our goal is to be of assistance to young emerging artists from diverse artistic disciplines, musicians of all genres, general audiences of all ages, youth culturally at-risk and with special needs. |
Improvisation has the power to change lives –
developing Life Skills that are of value to everyone...
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OUR MISSION
In the life of every artist at all levels, from amateur to professional,
there has been a moment of epiphany, or flashpoint,
which triggered and/or solidified commitment to his/her art form.
We consider it a crucial part of our mission to establish and produce events
and experiences that evoke such moments for young people and aspiring artists –
letting them know that there is a place for them in the creative world.
We hope to inspire and create a new generation of young artists from all disciplines,
as the ‘torch is passed,’ to appreciate the role of improvisation in their artistic growth
and experiences that evoke such moments for young people and aspiring artists –
letting them know that there is a place for them in the creative world.
We hope to inspire and create a new generation of young artists from all disciplines,
as the ‘torch is passed,’ to appreciate the role of improvisation in their artistic growth
NEWS
Check out our interview with Hilary Decent for the Naperville Sun!
Our work with Little Friends Center for Autism
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"Thank you very much for sharing your time and talents with the students at Krejci Academy. What you have done reaches far beyond teaching our students about jazz and vocal improvisation. You have allowed our students to gain confidence in expressing themselves and foster socialization skills through peer interaction using music. For me, this experience has solidified my passion for music education and the powerful effect it has on all students. I look forward to working with you again in the future and making wonderful musical memories together!" - ERIN SETCHELL, Music Instructor, Krejci Academy, Little Friends |
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May 2018 Flashpoint Creative Arts first encounter with Little Friends Center for Autism was featured in Positively Naperville! |
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"We had hoped that our students would enjoy the experience. We didn’t expect that an hour session would stretch to nearly 90 minutes, and that students would be raising their hands asking if they could sing and be a part of the rehearsal. To those of us in the audience watching this unfold, the impact that the music had on our students was incredible." - MIKE BRIGGS, CEO, Little Friends |
Meet the board
Janice Borla
Executive Director
Vocalist, performing and recording artist
Vocal jazz instructor, North Central College Jazz Studies
Founder/director, Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp (26 years)
Vocal jazz instructor, North Central College Jazz Studies
Founder/director, Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp (26 years)
Jack Mouse
Artistic Director
Drummer, performing and recording Artist
Staff artist/clinician
Yamaha Drums
Sabian Cymbals,
Aquarian Drum Heads & Vic Firth Drum Sticks
Assistant Professor, Program coordinator and Drum Set Instructor at North Central College Jazz Studies
Staff artist/clinician
Yamaha Drums
Sabian Cymbals,
Aquarian Drum Heads & Vic Firth Drum Sticks
Assistant Professor, Program coordinator and Drum Set Instructor at North Central College Jazz Studies
Dr. Gary Ernst
Board Member
Coleman Foundation Professor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Professor Emeritus of International Marketing and Business, North Central College
Founder, Self-Employment in the Arts
Professor Emeritus of International Marketing and Business, North Central College
Founder, Self-Employment in the Arts
ED ENRIGHT
BOARD MEMBER
Contributing Editor, DownBeat Magazine
Former editor (28 years)
Former editor (28 years)
NORBERT (NORM) MINDEL
BOARD MEMBER
JD, CPA, CFP
Co-Founder, Forum Financial Management, LLC
Author, Wealth Management in the New Economy
Co-Founder, Forum Financial Management, LLC
Author, Wealth Management in the New Economy
ALMA JONES
BOARD MEMBER
President Nominee, currently Program Chair, The Rotary Club of Naperville
Past president, Naperville Performing Arts Association
BOARD MEMBER
President Nominee, currently Program Chair, The Rotary Club of Naperville
Past president, Naperville Performing Arts Association
Upcoming Events
This event is in the works so stay tuned for more news.
Quoteworthy
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"The interactive presentation by the jazz improvisation group Flashpoint was an exciting addition to the closing program of the 2018 S.T.E.A.M./ College Connections Summer Camp. The presentation provided an engaging
and fun experience for students, staff, and parents. " Tomi Johnson Chairman, DuPage County NAACP Education Committee S.T.E.A.M./ College Connections Summer Camp "What a wonderful opportunity Flashpoint provided our 6-18 year old scholars during their summer academic camp! The students had an opportunity to experiment with vocal improvisation which reinforced our focus on nurturing creativity, curiosity and student-driven inquiry! The level of student engagement was so high—no one was ready to stop even after 75 minutes of intense learning---that’s because it was so much fun!!!! Each child walked away a little bit taller—thank you!
" Janis Fitzsimmons North Central College executive director of Urban Education Laboratory and founder Junior/Senior Scholars Program |