Fall Into Spring Applications
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…
November 12, 2015: Georgia Gives Day!
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…
Summer Finale Concert
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…
David Coucheron Masterclass
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…
Community Concerts
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…
Solo Viola Masterclass July 12 with Daniel Avshalomov, a founding member of the American String Quartet
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…
Chamber Music Masterclass with Daniel Avshalomov
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…
Celebrating Fulton County Arts and Culture
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…
Alumni Quartet at Berry
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…
Berry Retreat
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…