March 10 and 11: Alexander Technique Classes

David Nesmith (www.poisedforlife.com) came to Atlanta from Columbus, Ohio where he plays horn… [more]

March 10 and 11:  Alexander Technique Classes March 10 and 11:  Alexander Technique Classes

February 6: Concert in Jasper, Georgia

In the words of Suzanne Shull, the Concert Manager: "The Franklin Pond String Quartet, along… [more]

February 6:  Concert in Jasper, Georgia February 6:  Concert in Jasper, Georgia

January 29: Benefit Concert with Robert Spano

Many thanks to our Franklin Pond Quartet and pianist/ASO music director Robert Spano for their… [more]

January 29: Benefit Concert with Robert Spano January 29: Benefit Concert with Robert Spano

January 29: Norcross Welcome Center

One of our Fall into Spring quartets played at the Norcross Welcome Center Saturday, January… [more]

January 29:  Norcross Welcome Center January 29:  Norcross Welcome Center

January 14: Music and Merlot Concert at Jekyll Island

The Franklin Pond Quartet began a busy month of performances on Jekyll Island January 14th.… [more]

January 14: Music and Merlot Concert at Jekyll Island January 14: Music and Merlot Concert at Jekyll Island

What’s Happening at FPCM

Joe Billips, Sarah Tsai, Jun-Ching Lin

Monday, April 30, 2012

At 7:30 p.m., April 30, 2012, the students of the Fall into Spring program presented their Season Finale concert.  The concert was held at Heritage Sandy Springs.  Four student groups performed chamber music by Haydn, Boccherini, David Stone, and Dvorak.  The program’s … [Read More...]

Mozart horn quintet at Abernathy Arts Center

Sunday, April 22, 2012

On Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., the Franklin Pond Quartet (Jun-Ching Lin, Caroyln Hancock, Paul Murphy and Danny Laufer) played a beautiful one-hour informal concert at the Abernathy Arts Center as part of the ArtSprings celebration.  ASO Richard Deane joined them … [Read More...]

2012 Alexander Technique class 3-10 (3)

March 10 and 11: Alexander Technique Classes

David Nesmith (www.poisedforlife.com) came to Atlanta from Columbus, Ohio where he plays horn and teaches Alexander Technique at Denison University. David had a full schedule of private students here in Atlanta and a Saturday class. This was a terrific opportunity for … [Read More...]

Jasper

February 6: Concert in Jasper, Georgia

In the words of Suzanne Shull, the Concert Manager: "The Franklin Pond String Quartet, along with horn player, Richard Deane gave the Jasper GA Casual Classics everything they have come to expect and more - from the pithy commentary of Jun-Ching Lin to the lyricism found in … [Read More...]

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January 29: Benefit Concert with Robert Spano

Many thanks to our Franklin Pond Quartet and pianist/ASO music director Robert Spano for their gift to Franklin Pond and it's audience of a superb concert January 29th in Kellett Chapel of Peachtree Presbyterian Church. And kudos to our Fall into Spring trio of students -- … [Read More...]

Charlie, Mason, Emma & Steven

January 29: Norcross Welcome Center

One of our Fall into Spring quartets played at the Norcross Welcome Center Saturday, January 29th. Welcome Center Coordinator Cate Kitchen organized the event beautifully. The quartet included Charlie Tantillo and Steven Chiou on violin, Emma DeJarnette on viola, and Mason … [Read More...]

Franklin Pond Quartet

January 14: Music and Merlot Concert at Jekyll Island

The Franklin Pond Quartet began a busy month of performances on Jekyll Island January 14th. Richard Deane, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra horn player, joined them on the Mozart Horn Quintet, then the quartet continued the stunning concert with works by Puccini, Piazzolla and … [Read More...]

FP Alum Gathering-2

Franklin Pond Alumni Gathering

Twenty-eight alumni from many years of Franklin Pond came together in December to read chamber music, connect with friends, and have a pizza and a good time together. It's always fun to see the mixture of younger kids, high school, college and even professionals play … [Read More...]

Prokofiev Quartet at Verizon Amphitheater (2)

Prokofiev Quartet at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

The Prokofiev quartet welcomed ticket buyers at the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert Auguest 13th at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater with a half hour of classical and light music in support of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra "When I Play Music" campaign http://wheniplay.org/. Yet … [Read More...]

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Franklin Pond Too at the Snellville Farmer’s Market

The Farmer’s Market event August 13th was a great success. The weather held perfectly until 20 minutes after the group stopped playing when it decided to pour. The audience at the market was very grateful and complimentary.  Several people took away information about the … [Read More...]

Schubert Quartet at the ASO 8-5-11 (9)

Schubert at the Woodruff

August 5 our Schubert quartet represented the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra youth, playing in the Woodruff Center galleria before the Jackie Evancho concert. We were very happy to be part of the ASO “When I Play Music” campaign and hope all our supporters will also support … [Read More...]

Summer Finale reception (6)

Summer Finale!

Tired as everyone was from the wonderful Jekyll weekend, students and faculty showed up at Kellett Chapel the next day for a dress rehearsal and were excited and primed to play a stellar final concert that evening.  It was a special evening.  The student groups and the … [Read More...]