Franklin Pond Spring Finale Concert
Free
Felix Mendelssohn — Selected works
Clara Schumann — Selected works
Franz Schubert — Selected works
Sergei Prokofiev — Selected works
Henriette Renié — Selected works
Paul Schoenfield — Selected works
Franklin Pond Chamber Music, in collaboration with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Chamber Players, will perform a beautiful selection of chamber music works at the annual Fall into Spring Finale Concert at Woodruff Arts Center's Rich Theatre on Sunday, April 28 at 3pm.
Twenty talented middle and high school musicians from six ensembles representing 13 schools from six counties will present some of classical music's most beloved chamber works, including compositions by Dvořák, Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Schubert, Prokofiev, Henrietta Renié, and Paul Schoenfield.
About Franklin Pond Chamber Music
Founded by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra violinist Ronda Respess, Franklin Pond Chamber Music is a year-round training program for talented young musicians. Students accepted into the program work closely with faculty members from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and The Atlanta Opera, play in masterclasses led by renowned guest artists from around the country, and participate in seminars related to music performance such as public speaking, eurythmics, and Alexander Technique.
Students enrolled in FPCM significantly strengthen their individual playing skills, and they also develop interpersonal skills that positively affect their daily lives.
A non-profit organization, Franklin Pond has been serving the Atlanta community for over 20 years. Students and faculty regularly perform throughout the metro area for a wide variety of audiences, from churches, assisted living facilities and libraries to Symphony Hall and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
https://franklinpond.orgAbout Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO)
Established in 1974, the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra provides Atlanta’s most talented and dedicated students an outlet to perform masterworks.
Each year, more than three hundred rising 8th to 12th-grade instrumentalists audition for seats in the ASYO. The ASYO presents a three-concert series each year and members have exclusive invitations to participate in readings and master classes with the top artists in the instrumental music industry.
https://www.aso.org/education-community/atlanta-symphony-youth-orchestra