Masterclass with Emerson Quartet
In cooperation with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Franklin Pond is delighted to present a masterclass with one of the world’s most famous string quartets: the Emerson Quartet. Ensembles from…
Brandon Leonard wins Second Prize in Sphinx Competition!
Brandon Leonard, Franklin Pond student in the Sycamore Trio (and alum--Cello 2018-19) won Second Prize in the nationally renown Sphinx Competition and the Audience Choice Award for the Junior Division!
Change of Plans: Franklin Pond welcomes The Vega Quartet for a masterclass!
Unfortunately, all four members of The Emerson Quartet are stuck in New York, with all planes grounded, and the likelihood of getting a flight on Sunday morning (January 30) is…
Toby Liu is a winner of 12th Annual Samuel Fordis Concerto Competition
As one of five winners of the 12th Annual Samuel Fordis Concerto Competition, Toby Liu (2015, 2016, 2017)—Artisan I Laureate—will perform in the Samuel Fordis Young Artists' Concerto Competition Showcase…
Apollo Quintet to perform at Georgia Music Educators Association Convention
On Friday, January 28 at 4:15, the Apollo Quintet has been invited to perform in the lobby of the Classic Center in Athens at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Convention. This outstanding quintet is made up of members of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Chamber Players and Franklin Pond Chamber Music. They will perform the first movement of the famous two-cello Schubert Quintet in C Major. (more…)
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Drew Forde Featured in SunChips® Ad
Drew Forde (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) was recently featured in an ad for a SunChips® Giveaway campaign.
2021 Summer Intensive Program comes to a close
Bravo to all the Summer Intensive students! They had a busy last week of the season playing four Community Concerts and their Final Showcase Concert.
Jonathan Fuller (cello FIS 2020-2021) joins NYO Summer 2021
Jonathan Fuller was chosen to join the esteemed National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America in 2021, an extraordinary honor that only 120 students in the whole nation…