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 & High School Divisions
Entry Forms due April 15
What's Happening at Franklin Pond
Sonamu Trio to perform at ASYO Concert
Sonamu Trio will be performing the first movement of Ravel’s Piano Trio right before Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra’s first concert […]
Greig Quartet plays at High Museum 100th Birthday Celebration
The Greig Quartet played for a rapt audience at the High Museum’s 100th birthday celebration. We loved the youngest audience […]
Ronda Respess Honored as “Peach of the Month”
Ronda Respess was named “Peach of the Month” by ATL Symphony Musicians. In the September issue of Symphony Scoop, the organization […]
Important Dates
November 8
5:40 PM
Sonamu Trio performs before Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert
(Concert begins at 6:00 PM)
November 12
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Ying Quartet Masterclass
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Sanctuary
3180 Peachtree Road (Buckhead)
Open to the public
April 1, 2027
Summer Intensive Program Applications Due
April 15, 2027
Competition Entry Forms Due
May 30, 2027
Chamber Music Competition
Masterclasses and all Franklin Pond concerts are open to the public, with no tickets necessary.
About Us
Franklin Pond is a year-round chamber music program for young string students in grades 6 through 12. Through the study of chamber music, student develop their artistic and interpretive talents, as well as strengthen their leadership, expression, and communication skills. Students have regular coachings with coaching artists, members from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, masterclasses with guest artists from all over the nation, special classes like career development, eurythmics, 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
Media
Franklin Pond Supporters
Franklin Pond Chamber Music. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID number 36-4509425) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
4835 Franklin Pond Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-252-3479