Fall Into Spring
October - May
Grades 6 - 12
Applications due August 15
Summer Intensive Program
Late June - Early August
Grades 6 - 12
Applications due April 1
Chamber Music Competition
Memorial Day Weekend
Middle and High School Divisions
Entry forms due April 15
What's Happening at Franklin Pond
Important Dates
February 22, 2025
Franklin Pond performance at
Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Crescendo Concert
Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta
2:00 PM
April 1, 2025
2025 Summer Intensive applications due
April 15, 2025
2025 Chamber Music Competition entries due
April 27, 2025
Franklin Pond performance at
Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Crescendo Concert
Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta
6:30 PM
May 3, 2025
FPCM Finale Concert
Kellett Chapel of Peachtree Church
3434 Roswell Rd., Buckhead
4:00 PM
Masterclasses and all concerts are open to the public, with no tickets necessary.
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.
Leadership Team



Ronda Respess
Founder & Artistic Director
fpcm@franklinpond.org
404-252-3479
Ginny Fairchild
Program Manager & 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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