On September 2, Franklin Pond held its first annual Labor Day String Festival. During the morning session, students in grades 4-6 were introduced to the basics of playing in a group without a conductor, and learned tips for sight-reading. The afternoon session was for older students in grades 7-12. Students enjoyed masterclasses on audition preparation, as…
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Summer 2013 featured an exciting schedule of masterclass artists! For more pictures, visit our Facebook albums. July 8 The Vega Quartet at Emory July 11 Tracy Silverman July 15 Jacques Israelievitch July 18 Nick…
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This year, Franklin Pond’s Summer students performed four engaging concerts in our community. A Student Community Concert is a 1/2-hour to 3/4 hour informal performance given by one student Franklin Pond Chamber Music group (3-6 students) for audiences of all ages. The Franklin Pond students are completely in charge of the concerts, announcing their pieces,…
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra violinist and long-time Franklin Pond faculty artist Jun-Ching Lin was honored by the ASO for his 25 years with the orchestra at a May 30th luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton in Buckhead. ASO President Stanley Romanstein and Music Director Robert Spano gave glowing tributes to Jun-Ching’s accomplishments and extraordinary value to the orchestra. …
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The Fall Into Spring students and coaches performed a beautiful concert on May 20, 2013 at Heritage Hall, Sandy Springs. All the hard work was evident in the final performances! Check out our facebook album to view all the photos from the event!
Look for the Franklin Pond Quartet at this year’s Atlanta Summer Stringfest! Located in Tucker, GA, Atlanta Summer Stringfest is an opportunity for young string players to play, learn, and perform together. Franklin Pond Fall Into Spring Director, Lachlan McBane, will be co-directing with ASO string bass, Michael Kurth. The Franklin Pond Quartet is excited…
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Our Alumni have been busy! Some recent news: Evan Few (Violin ’01) performed with the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra on their February 17 “Winter in Amsterdam” concert. Wick Simmons (Cello ’09, ’10) will be featured on NPR’s “From the Top.” Simmons will play Ravel’s “Kaddish” during a taping March 3 at…
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On January 21, 2013, Franklin Pond Chamber Music hosted the first of two masterclasses for the Fall Into Spring season. The students gathered together to play for each other and receive feedback from three of this year’s coaches.
The Franklin Pond Quartet played concert on the afternoon of January 20, 2013 at Heritage Hall, Sandy Springs as part of their Winter Classics series.
Franklin Pond Students James Pinder, David Chyan, Sam Viguerie, and Matthew Pinder performed at the Sandy Springs Taste of the Holidays as a contribution back to the Sandy Springs community and all they’ve done to support Franklin Pond Chamber Music. Over 100 attendees enjoyed the beautiful music provided by the boys and particularly enjoyed hearing…
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