Summer Finale Concert
Congratulations to everyone on a GREAT Summer Finale Concert! The kids worked so hard and played very well, especially after studying and being together only four weeks. BRAVO!
Masterclass with Nick Curry
Saturday, July 29 was our dress rehearsal and last masterclass with Nick Curry of University of North Florida. Nick joined in all the festivities of the day; listening to all the groups at Kellett, our last lunch together at nearby Landmark Diner, and our last coaching sessions at the Pond. It’s always sad when the last person leaves!
2017 Community Concerts
Please join us for our 2017 Community Concerts!
Wednesday, July 26 3:30 PM Mt. Vernon Towers – Sunroom 300 Johnson Ferry Road Sandy Springs, GA Free and open to the public
Masterclass with Stephen Majeske
Stephen Majeske came as our masterclass artist (July 24) and inspired everyone!
Masterclass with Tom Key
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 breathing, showing their own personality when they speak, looking people in the eye, and speaking so they can be heard.
BRAVO to all our Competition winners!
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…
1st Annual Georgia Chamber Music Competition
Enjoy photos from our incredible 1st Annual Chamber Music Competition at Spivey Hall!
January House Concert
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 coaching artists and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians) and a student piano quintet from our Fall Into Spring program. Rusty Paul, mayor of Sandy Springs, came and spoke about the new Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Good music, good people, and good wine made for a delightful and rewarding afternoon.
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