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

If anyone was looking for inspiration, they needed to be at David Coucheron's masterclass on Saturday, October 11, when he
Kylie Dickinson (2017-18) is expertly performing the part of the onstage fiddler in "Fiddler on the Roof," presented by the Atlanta
"Reflections on Georgia", composed by Franklin Pond student Emily Anne Klayman (2023), 13 years old, is being premiered at the Atlanta Symphony
There are two great concerts going on at the same time on Sunday, September 21, and they are each a
Enjoy a free performance by our young musicians, presenting some of classical music’s most beloved chamber works. The concert, which
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The Strelitzia Trio, one of our Fall Into Spring ensembles—and the winner of the 2025 Competition—has started their own Competition
The 2025 Chamber Music Competition was a magical day! Nine finalist ensembles competed in the Middle and High School Divisions,
After winning the 2024 Augusta Symphony Youth Concerto Competition, Neel Krishnan (2023-24) was invited to perform Édouard Lalo's "Cello Concerto"
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of musical excellence at the 9th Annual Chamber Music Competition and Awards Concert! This
We are so excited to announce these ensembles as finalists for this year's Chamber Music Competition! Apollo QuartetJonathan RoaquinDaniel KimAdam

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.