Category: What’s Happening at FPCM

From Violin to Viola

Emily Rader was a violinist in Fall Into Spring last school year. That was her first exposure to chamber music and she loved it so much she wanted to enroll for the summer. We needed a violist to fit into one of our groups and asked her if she would be interested in playing viola…
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The Community Concerts were a big hit!

The students played 4 Community Concerts on Tuesday, July 23 and Thursday, 25: Nicholas House Camp, Sunrise at Huntcliff, Sandy Springs Library (reopening day), and Canterbury Court. The audiences were very appreciative, and the kids did a great job of introducing themselves and their pieces, and answering questions. Franklin Pond Too (two 6th grade cellists,…
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Upcoming Concerts

Summer Program Finale Concert Sunday, July 28 3:00 PM Kellett Chapel, Peachtree Presbyterian Church

Masterclass with Tom Key

Tom Key came for a masterclass Monday, July 1 and was FABULOUS with the kids. At the end of the afternoon, each student stood up and told the “audience” his/her answers to these questions: 1) What is the hardest part of playing your instrument? 2) What is the best part of playing your instrument? 3)…
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Janet Horvath is Coming!

One of the highlights of our Summer will be Janet Horvath, well-known cellist and clinician. She wrote the book Playing Less Hurt, and will be here to work with the kids. We would like to open a masterclass to the public on the evening of Thursday, July 18 from 7-9 IF enough people are interested. She can talk…
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Summer Program

We are always excited about the first session of the Summer. The kids and parents met for the first time on Sunday, June 23. They got busy right away rehearsing and scheduling for the next month. We love Summer!