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

Fall Into Spring has gotten off to a good start already, but if you are interested in joining a group,
YOU can make a big difference with any size donation to Franklin Pond. Please consider joining us in celebrating 15 wonderful
Best friends, and Franklin Pond Alumni, Nicholas Lin and Jordan Leslie get ready for a concert at Paideia School.
Congratulations to Nathan Schram (Viola 2002, Masterclass Artist 2011) on his appointment as violist of the Attacca Quartet.
Our 15th Summer Finale Concert was a grand success with a full house and many very happy students, parents, and audience
On July 27th, the day before our Summer Finale Concert, Franklin Pond was treated to a masterclass by David Coucheron,
Erica Ransbottom (cello 2001) and Tiffany Watson (violin 2004) played at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Atlanta with Rod Stewart 7/16/15. Lee
The students of Franklin Pond Chamber Music's Summer Program performed in the community during the 2015 Summer Program. July 22 at 7:30pm,
Five violists were lucky to play for Mr. Avshalomov Sunday evening.  He is a wonderful violist, a fabulous teacher, and
The house was overflowing Monday with five chamber groups, some parents (of the youngest Ponders), and several guests.  All the

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.