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

Click here to download a PDF of the schedule. Saturday, July 1, 9:30-4:30 Parents’ meeting, coaching, & masterclass Sunday, July
We are excited to announce that the Ciompi Quartet from Duke University will be the judges of the 2023 Chamber
Our groups had an extra treat when this husband and wife team, Itamar Zorman and Liza Stepanova, performed for them
Franklin Pond had a booth at the convention for three days at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Conference, and
Brandon Leonard (cello) won First Prize in the Junior Division of the 2023 Sphinx Competition on January 27! Brandon has
We want to thank Spivey Hall for inviting Franklin Pond groups to play in the lobby before two of their
Congratulations to the Ludimus Trio (FIS 2021-22): Eugenie Lim, George Young, and Jay Kim. They all won 1st chairs in
The Seahorse Trio—Faith Meshida (violin), Ashan Galhena (flute), Tej Panchal (harp)—will perform in the lobby of Spivey Hall at Clayton
Our wonderful and talented coaching artists member, Lachlan McBane, recently conducted the first concert of the season for Bravo Homeschool

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.