2023 Fall Into Spring Finale Concert
April came to a close with the excitement that only 26 near-professional young musicians could create. Our Finale Concert was spectacular. The exceptional playing by each of the seven groups…
Franklin Pond students win Kiwanis Competition
Lucas Nyman and Richard Wang have done it again! They won 1st place in the all-Georgia Kiwanis Art and Music Showcase. Both students were part of the Quartet Le Petit…
Catch up with Franklin Pond in the press!
Franklin Pond has had a lot of press recently! See what's been going on!
Ciompi Quartet is announced as 2023 Competition Judges
We are excited to announce that the Ciompi Quartet from Duke University will be the judges of the 2023 Chamber Music Competition. Since its founding in 1965 by the renowned…
Photo Credit: Mark Rainey
Masterclasses with Itamar Zorman and Liza Stepanova
Our groups had an extra treat when this husband and wife team, Itamar Zorman and Liza Stepanova, performed for them before the masterclasses. Both artists are world renown performers, teachers,…
Photo Credit: Mark Rainey
Franklin Pond attends GMEA Conference in Athens
Franklin Pond had a booth at the convention for three days at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Conference, and two of our groups played for the Presidents’ Luncheon. They…
Franklin Pond Student Wins First Prize in Sphinx Competition
Brandon Leonard (cello) won First Prize in the Junior Division of the 2023 Sphinx Competition on January 27! Brandon has studied through the Atlanta Symphony Talent Development Program for many…
Spivey Hall Lobby Concerts
We want to thank Spivey Hall for inviting Franklin Pond groups to play in the lobby before two of their chamber music concerts on Sunday, January 15. The Seahorse Trio—Faith…
Ludimus Trio wins 1st chairs in All-State orchestra
Congratulations to the Ludimus Trio (FIS 2021-22): Eugenie Lim, George Young, and Jay Kim. They all won 1st chairs in All-State orchestra this year!
Seahorse Trio to perform prior to Merz Trio Concert
The Seahorse Trio—Faith Meshida (violin), Ashan Galhena (flute), Tej Panchal (harp)—will perform in the lobby of Spivey Hall at Clayton State University before the Merz Trio concert on Sunday, November…