Stephen Upshaw (’03) recently shared a beautiful performance of Caroline Shaw’s “Its Motion Keeps.” View on Facebook Stephen’s beautiful musicianship and continued artistic growth are a testament to the strong foundation he built during his time with us. We are proud to see his talent and dedication flourishing in his professional career.
The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Overture Concert is on Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 PM at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Join us at 1:30 PM for the special Pre-Concert Chamber Performance featuring Strelitzia Trio, performing the first movement of Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 1 in B major. Melvin Xu, piano; Ryan Pi, cello; Luca Liu, violin
If anyone was looking for inspiration, they needed to be at David Coucheron’s masterclass on Saturday, October 11, when he worked with Franklin Pond students. Pure music, many wise words, and lessons to be learned by all. This is the first of three masterclases this fall. On Saturday, October 18 (3:00 – 5:00), there will…
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Kylie Dickinson (2017-18) is expertly performing the part of the onstage fiddler in “Fiddler on the Roof,” presented by the Atlanta Opera. Franklin Pond’s own Ginny Fairchild is the only violinist in the orchestra. It’s a great production! Get to it if you can.
“Reflections on Georgia”, composed by Franklin Pond student Emily Anne Klayman (2023), 13 years old, is being premiered at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concerts for Young People throughout the fall. Emily Anne has been working with ASO bassist and composer Michael Kurth.
There are two great concerts going on at the same time on Sunday, September 21, and they are each a don’t-miss! We hope you can get to one of them. Both of these venues have been very supportive of Franklin Pond. Black Oak Ensemble | Concert Information Gil Shaham | Akira Eguchi | Concert Information
Enjoy a free performance by our young musicians, presenting some of classical music’s most beloved chamber works. The concert, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored in part by Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Fulton County Arts & Culture, and Georgia Council for the Arts. Sunday, July 27, 2025 3:00 PM Kellett…
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The Strelitzia Trio, one of our Fall Into Spring ensembles—and the winner of the 2025 Competition—has started their own Competition for little ones (ages 12 and under)! Sign up on their website—StrelitziaTrio.com—by July 5!
The 2025 Chamber Music Competition was a magical day! Nine finalist ensembles competed in the Middle and High School Divisions, judged by Blair String Quartet from Vanderbilt University. Read more
After winning the 2024 Augusta Symphony Youth Concerto Competition, Neel Krishnan (2023-24) was invited to perform Édouard Lalo’s “Cello Concerto” as soloist with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra. Read more
