Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition

Join us LIVE on Saturday, May 29 for the 5th Annual Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition, happening this year at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. The event is free and open to the public, and reservations are not required. The gorgeous, spacious, and acoustically beautiful sanctuary can easily host a socially-distanced audience. Masks are highly encouraged but not required.

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Ronda Respess Receives Atlanta Federation of Musicians Educator Award

Franklin Pond Founder and Music Director, Ronda Respess, was awarded the Atlanta Federation of Musicians Educator Award for her work with Franklin Pond for the last 20 years. The award was announced at the last Union meeting and comes with a $500 stipend which is to be donated to a non-profit of choice – which, of course, is Franklin Pond. Ronda is very grateful for this honor bestowed by her colleagues.

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First Live Masterclass of 2021!

Four Franklin Pond groups played in the first live masterclass of the year on Tuesday, January 12. This was part of our live Fall Into Spring program, which is being held in Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. The students were thrilled to perform and get coaching from David Coucheron, concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and his sister Julie Coucheron, a fabulous pianist, both of whom can be heard in concerts all over the U.S. and abroad.

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