Fall Into Spring has gotten off to a good start already, but if you are interested in joining a group, contact us ASAP and we will do our best to place you. We still have a few students who need appropriate groups. Info Sheet Application
YOU can make a big difference with any size donation to Franklin Pond. Please consider joining us in celebrating 15 wonderful years of chamber music training for our talented young musicians and help us continue to forge relationships with schools and teachers to get kids hooked on playing chamber music. It’s always fun for them and…
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Our 15th Summer Finale Concert was a grand success with a full house and many very happy students, parents, and audience members. The program was a varied one, from a piano trio to a final chamber orchestra piece. All eighteen students not only played beautifully, but they became good friends with music as the common bond. …
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On July 27th, the day before our Summer Finale Concert, Franklin Pond was treated to a masterclass by David Coucheron, concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He was the perfect person to inspire the students and add finishing touches to their performances. The day’s activities took place at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Buckhead,…
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The students of Franklin Pond Chamber Music’s Summer Program performed in the community during the 2015 Summer Program. July 22 at 7:30pm, Huntcliff Summit July 23 at 11:00am, Sandy Springs Library July 23 at 7:30pm, Canterbury Court
Five violists were lucky to play for Mr. Avshalomov Sunday evening. He is a wonderful violist, a fabulous teacher, and a fascinating person. His career has taken him all over the world and he enjoys sharing his interesting stories to embellish his very organized and thoughtful teaching.
The house was overflowing Monday with five chamber groups, some parents (of the youngest Ponders), and several guests. All the students got to play in the masterclass, including the youngest group of Franklin Pond Too students. As in the solo viola class the night before, Mr. Avshalomov was ever the gentleman through the chaos, working…
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Our Artistic Director Ronda Respess attended a celebration of the arts by the Fulton County Arts and Culture downtown. Fulton County is a huge supporter of the arts, and awards over 100 contracts to artists and arts organizations each year. The Fulton County Commissioners have a deep understanding of how the arts contribute to a…
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What fun it was to have our Alumni Quartet, all young professionals, with us for the Berry retreat. They worked really hard, rehearsing for the concert and acting as counselors for the students. They were always willing, helpful, and cheerful, and played oh so beautifully! Lee Sheehan subs with the ASO on a regular basis. …
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The retreat at Berry was a week of hard work, new friendships, and hard work – oh, did it say that? – and fun. There were, of course, the group coachings by our ASO faculty, Jun-Ching Lin, Carolyn Hancock, Lachlan McBane, Bill Johnston, and Brad Ritchie, along with individual practice time. Added to these activities…
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