Tom Key, well known actor and Artistic Director of Theatrical Outfit, worked with our students at the Pond today. He was absolutely fabulous and the kids seemed to have a good time. By the end of the masterclass, they were speaking with infinitely more self-assurance and not as shy about doing it. He worked on…
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The list is posted on our Competition page. All fifteen groups who competed sounded wonderful in Spivey Hall and showed off the huge amount of work it took to produce that high quality. The joy is in the process as well as the final presentation. Thank you to each one of the students for sharing your…
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Enjoy photos from our incredible 1st Annual Chamber Music Competition at Spivey Hall!
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.
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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