Fall Into Spring

September – May
Grades 6 – 12
Application due August 15

Summer Intensive Program

Late June – Early August
Grades 6 – 12
Application due April 1

Chamber Music Competition

Memorial Day Weekend
Middle and High School Divisions
Entry form due April 15

What’s Happening at Franklin Pond

Sycamore Trio at 42nd Annual Fischoff Competition Finals

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Georgia Philharmonic announced the 2023-2024 Winners of the Samuel Fordis Young Artist Concerto Competition. CONGRATULATIONS to Tej Panchal (Harp 2022-23,
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We are excited to announce that the Artaria String Quartet will be the judges of the 2024 Chamber Music Competition.
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The Ying Quartet is coming to town for a masterclass on Saturday, April 20! Learn from some of the finest
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The 2024 Summer Intensive Program schedule has been posted. Click here to download a PDF of the schedule. Sunday, June

Important Dates

March 17

Franklin Pond groups play in a masterclass with cellist Johannes Moser in Symphony Hall
6:00 – 8:00 PM

April 1

Summer Intensive Program
Application Deadline

April 15

Competition Entry Form Deadline

April 20

Ying Quartet Masterclass
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Rich Theatre of the Woodruff Arts Center

*April 21 performance information

April 28

Fall Into Spring Finale Concert
3:00 PM
Rich Theatre of the Woodruff Arts Center

May 4

The Eucalyptus Trio performs before the Isadore Quartet concert at Spivey Hall
2:30 PM

May 12

The Cypress Trio performs during the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra concert in Symphony Hall
2:00 PM

May 19

WABE Atlanta Music Scene will broadcast music performed by Franklin Pond Chamber Music in the past year
10:00 PM

May 26

Chamber Music Competition begins (morning)

Competition and Awards Concert
Spivey Hall
4:00 PM

June 30 – July 28

Summer Intensive Program

About Us

Franklin Pond Chamber Music is a year-round chamber music program for young string students in grades 6 through 12. Through the study of chamber music, students develop their artistic and interpretive talents as well as strengthen their leadership, expression, and communication skills. Students have regular coachings with faculty members from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, masterclasses with guest artists from all over the nation, special classes such as career development, eurhythmics, and Alexander Technique, and multiple opportunities to perform in public.

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Leadership Team

Ronda Respess

Founder & Artistic Director

fpcm@franklinpond.org
404-252-3479

Ginny Fairchild

Program Coordinator & Competition Manager

ginnyfairchild@franklinpond.org
404-274-5102

Lachlan McBane

Manager of Fall Into Spring

lachlanmcbane@franklinpond.org
770-312-3256

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Franklin Pond Supporters

Franklin Pond Chamber Music is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment within our institution and throughout our community. We endeavor to provide fair treatment, access, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff and will not tolerate actions that oppose this principle. As an institution that educates and develops student artists who are the future of music, we understand the systemic factors that have historically contributed to inequities in our field and, together with our community partners, will continue to establish and engage in opportunities for broader dialogues and experiences that embody our commitment to a more diverse and inclusive future.

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