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

On January 21, 2013, Franklin Pond Chamber Music hosted the first of two masterclasses for the Fall Into Spring season.
The Franklin Pond Quartet played concert on the afternoon of January 20, 2013 at Heritage Hall, Sandy Springs as part
Franklin Pond Students James Pinder, David Chyan, Sam Viguerie, and Matthew Pinder performed at the Sandy Springs Taste of the
Keep an eye on our friends at Eddie's Attic.  They have started a classical evening once a month and many
      It's that time of year! Groups have formed for this year's Fall into Spring program! Bookmark our
A quartet of Franklin Pond Chamber Music alumni performed at the Celebration of 101st National Day of the Republic of
ATL Symphony Musicians Appreciation Concert Chamber Music Concert Thurs. Jan. 3, 7:30 Cost: FREE Concert flyer   Peachtree Presbyterian Church,
Calling all Alumni! Mark your calendars for the annual Chamber Music Party on December 27, 2012 at 6pm. Bring your
Buy your tickets now! Come see the Franklin Pond Quartet at Eddie's Attic on Wednesday, November 28 at 7:30pm. http://www.eddiesattic.com
Check out the website of alumnus, Allegra Montanari. Based in Chicago, Allegra is keeping a busy freelance career performing and

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.