Fall Into Spring

October - May
Grades 6 - 12
Applications due August 15

Summer Intensive Program

Late June - Early August
Grades 6 - 12
Applications due April 1

Chamber Music Competition

Memorial Day Weekend
Middle and High School Divisions
Entry forms due April 15

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to reflect on the joy, growth, and connection that music brings to our Franklin Pond community.

Your year-end contribution directly supports our students, faculty, and programs, ensuring that Franklin Pond continues to be a place where young musicians are nurtured, challenged, and inspired.

Thank you for being part of our journey and for considering a year-end gift that makes a lasting difference.

What's Happening at Franklin Pond

We're off to a great start! The kids already sound good. All COVID-19 regulations are in place: 6 feet apart,
The 4th Annual Chamber Music Competition is featured in AJC. Gwinnett trio takes top honors in music competition May 28,
Franklin Pond celebrates and thanks ALL the mothers (and dads) who have encouraged, cajoled, consoled, schlepped, and been proud of
A BIG THANK YOU AND KUDOS to all of our 2019-20 Fall Into Spring students. This video is a wonderful
Thank you to ALL of our parents, students, and donors for supporting Franklin Pond for almost 20 years. We deeply
The Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition is going virtual! Details can be found on the Competition page.  Online entry forms
We are sad to announce that the Spring Concert scheduled for Sunday, May 3 has to be cancelled. The students
In light of current events, Franklin Pond Chamber Music has extended its application deadline for the Summer Intensive Program. The
Congratulations to two of our very talented alums, Lexine Feng and Eugenie Lim, for performing as winners in the Samuel

Important Dates

February 1, 2026

Masterclass: Randall Goosby, violin

1:30 - 3:30 PM

Masterclasses and all concerts are open to the public, with no tickets necessary.

About Us

Franklin Pond Chamber Music is a year-round chamber music program for young string students in grades 6 through 12. Through the study of chamber music, students develop their artistic and interpretive talents as well as strengthen their leadership, expression, and communication skills. Students have regular coachings with coaching artists members from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, masterclasses with guest artists from all over the nation, special classes such as career development, eurhythmics, and Alexander Technique, and multiple opportunities to perform in public.

Leadership Team

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Ronda Respess
Founder & Artistic Director
fpcm@franklinpond.org
404-252-3479

Ginny Fairchild
Program Manager & Competition Manager
ginnyfairchild@franklinpond.org
404-274-5102

Lachlan McBane
Manager of Fall Into Spring
lachlanmcbane@franklinpond.org
770-312-3256

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Franklin Pond Supporters

Fulton County Arts & Culture
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Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Franklin Pond Chamber Music. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID number 36-4509425) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.