Coaching, training, and mentoring for Georgia's most talented young musicians.

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

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Franklin Pond is proud to present a masterclass with UGA faculty musicians: Itamar Zorman (violin), Liza Stepanova (piano), and James
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The Borromeo Quartet will be in Atlanta this month to perform and teach! These superb musicians are the Ensemble-in-Residence at

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

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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

Franklin Pond Supporters

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