Liam McBane becomes San Diego Symphony Artistic Assistant
Liam McBane (viola, Fall Into Spring 2013-2014) is now the Artistic Assistant for San Diego Symphony. Liam graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Music.…
Denielle Wilson wins contract to play with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Denielle Wilson (cello, Summer Intensive 2010) has won a one-year contract with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Denielle is a high school graduate of the ASO Talent Development Program and majored…
We are accepting applications for Fall Into Spring 2022-2023
Applications for Fall Into Spring 2022-2023 are due on September 1. Fall Into Spring runs October through May. During this time, students will receive a minimum of: 8 coaching sessions…
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Stephen Upshaw joins Trinity Laban viola coaching artists
Stephen Upshaw (2003) will begin his role as professor of viola at Trinity Laban in September. Stephen says, "In recent years I have had the pleasure to work regularly at…
Summer Intensive Program Final Showcase Concert is on Sunday, July 31
The students of Franklin Pond's Summer Intensive Program will showcase their talent and hard work, performing works by Beethoven, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Kodaly, Shostakovich, Hoffmeister, Clarke, Barriere, Bach, and Franklin Pond…
2022 Summer Retreat Highlights
We had a great time at this year's retreat at University of Georgia in Dahlonega. The students are a tremendous group of musicians, and they worked so hard.
Ronda Respess retires from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra honored Franklin Pond Founder & Artistic Director, Ronda Respess, along with other retirees during a concert in May. "The end of the 2021/22 ASO season gives us…
6th Annual Chamber Music Competition Winners
Out of the 13 groups who competed in the 6th Annual Chamber Music Competition, six won awards. Grand Prize Winners The judges—The Dali Quartet—gave inspiring performances of Piazzolla "Tango Ballet"…