Mentoring generations of musicians and music lovers through the art of chamber music

Fall Into Spring

October – May Grades 6 – 12 Application 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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Didi Stone (FIS 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) is presently touring with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States as
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Franklin Pond Chamber Music, in collaboration with the University of North Georgia Department of Music, will perform “An Evening of
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Congratulations to this year's Chamber Music Competition Winners! High School Grand Prize ($2,000) Cypress Trio Hailey Culp, piano Didi Stone,
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"Ronda Louise Packard Respess has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals

Important Dates

November 24, 2024

Masterclass with Sergio Schwartz Violinist, Columbus State University Kellett Chapel of Peachtree Church 3434 Roswell Rd., Buckhead 3 – 5:30 PM

December 27, 2024

Christmas at The Pond – Alumni Party 4835 Franklin Pond Rd., Sandy Springs 6:30 PM

January 31, 2025

Concert by the Borromeo Quartet from New England Conservatory

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 731 Peachtree St., Atlanta 7:30 PM

February 1, 2025

Masterclass with the Borromeo Quartet from New England Conservatory Kellett Chapel of Peachtree Church, 3434 Roswell Rd., Buckhead 2 – 4:30 PM

February 23, 2025

Franklin Pond performance at Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Crescendo Concert

Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta 4:00 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.

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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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