Big congrats to Drew Forde!
Drew Forde (alum 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010) just graduated from Juilliard with a Masters degree, and he is going places fast! Below is a video he recently shared on social media.
Drew Forde (alum 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010) just graduated from Juilliard with a Masters degree, and he is going places fast! Below is a video he recently shared on social media.
One of our biggest joys is performing in a home. After all, that’s what “chamber” music was written for! In January, Jerry and Peggy Stapleton were gracious hosts to over 100 people, most of whom were new to Franklin Pond! We were thrilled that so many gathered to hear the Franklin Pond Quartet (all Franklin Pond…
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Mayor of Sandy Springs, Rusty Paul, speaks about the new Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
Congratulations, Annabelle! Beauty, brains, AND talent.
Listen to Christopher O’Riley during a special broadcast of NPR’s “From the Top,” from backstage at The Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
We were very fortunate that Connie Heard, violinist with Blair Quartet at Vanderbilt University, came down from Nashville to work with our Fall Into Spring groups! She worked with all five groups, and many parents came to listen. Another great afternoon!
Students and teachers enjoyed Eurhythmics classes taught by Brian Sweigart, who teaches Eurhythmics at Cleveland Institute of Music. Eurhythmics teaches concepts of rhythm, structure, and musical expression through movement. It is a required course in many music schools and students really enjoy it. These classes help musicians feel strong rhythm through their whole body, which…
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We’re so excited to have a panel of renowned judges for our 1st Annual Chamber Music Competition! Christopher O’Riley Piano NPR’s “From the Top” Sergiu Schwartz Violin Schwob School of Music, Columbus State University Columbus, GA Bruce Uchimura Cello School of Music, Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
We had a wonderful time at the annual Christmas party! It’s always fun to see our alumni and current students, watch them have such a good time reading chamber music, and catch up on what they have been doing.
We are so proud of our Franklin Pond alums (Drew Forde, Olivia Hollady, Patrick Shelc, and Davis Butner) who played with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians in the chamber music concert on Sunday, January 8.