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

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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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

December 3 is #GivingTuesday!

Giving Tuesday is a special event that happens anually on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Join other philanthropic Georgians and donate to Franklin Pond on or before December 3.

Important Dates

November 24, 2024

Masterclass with Sergiu 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.

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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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.

Mission, Vision, Diversity, & Inclusion Statements