Brian Aladesuyi, cello
It was great to hear from Brian Aladesuyi, a 06 & 07 Franklin Pond cellist, last week. Brian is majoring in cello performance at Indiana University. He will be a…
Franklin Pond Students and Faculty Perform in Side by Side Concert with ASO
Eight of our current students performed with other young musicians in a side-by-side concert with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in…
Theofandis: Symphony No. 1 & Lieberson: Neruda Songs
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has released the second recording on its own in-house label, ASO Media.The first recording featured Robert Spano (currently celebrating his tenth anniversary as the orchestra’s Music…
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…