In Memoriam
We celebrate the incredible life of Betty Fuller, who passed away last week. Betty was the inspiration and the rock for so many of us in the Atlanta Symphony and…
Sycamore Trio wins Silver at Fischoff
Our Sycamore Trio won the SILVER MEDAL (2nd prize) in the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, Junior Division! We are ALL so proud of these young musicians (and their parents!). This is an incredibly huge…
We are accepting applications for Fall Into Spring 2022-2023
Applications for Fall Into Spring 2022-2023 are due on September 1. Fall Into Spring runs October through May. During this time, students will receive a minimum of: 8 coaching sessions…
Summer Intensive Program Final Showcase Concert is on Sunday, July 31
The students of Franklin Pond's Summer Intensive Program will showcase their talent and hard work, performing works by Beethoven, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Kodaly, Shostakovich, Hoffmeister, Clarke, Barriere, Bach, and Franklin Pond…
2022 Summer Retreat Highlights
We had a great time at this year's retreat at University of Georgia in Dahlonega. The students are a tremendous group of musicians, and they worked so hard.
Ronda Respess retires from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra honored Franklin Pond Founder & Artistic Director, Ronda Respess, along with other retirees during a concert in May. "The end of the 2021/22 ASO season gives us…
6th Annual Chamber Music Competition Winners
Out of the 13 groups who competed in the 6th Annual Chamber Music Competition, six won awards. Grand Prize Winners The judges—The Dali Quartet—gave inspiring performances of Piazzolla "Tango Ballet"…