Ginny Respess Coaches “Franklin Pond, Too”
The Franklin Pond Too quartet students are slightly younger than the Franklin Pond students but no less enthusiastic. Violinists Charlie Tantillo and Steven Chiou, violist Emma DeJarnette and cellist Mason…
2011 Summer Kick-off!
It was great to see the parents, coaching artists, staff and students all gathered for the start to our summer program Sunday, June 26. Jun-Ching led us through the rehearsal…
July 30 &31: Jekyll Island
We are all set for Jekyll Island again this summer. Concerts are July 30th and 31st. Head to the Georgia coast and listen to some great music.
Wednesday, July 27: Mt. Vernon Towers
The students are looking forward to performing at the Mt. Vernon Towers on Wednesday, July 27. We are scheduled to perform at 4:00 p.m.. This will be the third student…
The Summer Program Is Here!
We have sixteen students in the program this summer The students are divided into a trio, a “two-viola” quintet, and two quartets. There are twelve boys and four girls in…
New Board Member!
We are delighted to recognize the newest trustee to our board, Jun-Ching Lin. Jun-Ching has been a faithful and tireless advocate, coach, auditioner, repertoire setter and mentor for Franklin Pond…
Golijov: Tenebrae
Our board member, Alex Simmons, recommends the Kronos Quartet recording of Osvaldo Golijov's "Tenebrae." Alex first heard "Tenebrae" performed by the Franklin Pond Quartet. Here is a quote from the…
Summer 2011 Master Class Dates
Master classes for the summer of 2011 have been finalized. They are as follows: Vega Quartet (July 5); Natham Schram, violist (July 11); David Coucheron, violinist (July 18); and…
Jekyll Island Confirmed!
We are all set for Jekyll Island again this summer. The grant from the Jekyll Island Arts Association has been approved, and we are thrilled. The island has undergone some…
Thursday, July 21: Sandy Springs Library
On Thursday, July 21 at noon, some of the Franklin Pond students will be performing at the Sandy Springs Library. This will be our fourth year performing at the library.…