Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Porchfest Franklin website goes live, sign up to host or play

Porchfest is coming to Franklin, MA!! It is an outdoor music event that will be held on Saturday, June 1st from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a rain date of June 2nd.

Come spend the day in Franklin’s beautiful Cultural District while listening to live music. Musicians and bands of all genres will be performing on porches and patios throughout the district. This walkable event is also the perfect opportunity to check out our local shops and restaurants. Public bathrooms will be available.

If you would like to host a band or performer on your Porch or if you have a band or are a performer and would be interested in performing at Franklin PorchFest, go to our website https://franklin.porchfest.info and register for the event. All the information you need to register is on our website. Also on our website you will find links so you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Porchfest is made possible with funds granted from the Mass Cultural Council through the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The Franklin PorchFest Committee is thankful for the support it has received from the Cultural Council, the Cultural District and the Town of Franklin.

Save the date! We look forward to seeing you June 1st!

Porchfest Franklin website goes live, sign up to host or play
Porchfest Franklin website goes live, sign up to host or play


Friday, February 16, 2024

Franklin Public Schools Announce Upcoming Musical Performances, Highlights Music Program


Franklin Public Schools

Superintendent Lucas Giguere,
355 East Central St.
Franklin, MA 02038
Franklin

Franklin Public Schools Announce Upcoming Musical Performances, Highlights Music Program

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    FHS orchestra students. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

    FRANKLIN — Superintendent Lucas Giguere and K-12 Music Director Diane Plouffe are pleased to share information about the Franklin Public Schools Performing Arts program and upcoming musical performances.

    The FHS music program provides a variety of musical and theatrical opportunities to all students in grades K-12. Students gain a strong foundation through singing and playing recorders and ukuleles beginning in fourth and fifth grade. Beginning in the sixth grade, all students are offered the opportunity to learn to play a band or orchestra instrument, or sing in the chorus.

    Students participating in a school ensemble have three performance cycles per year: December, March and May/June. Students are currently preparing for the upcoming Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) State Music Festival.  

    "The MICCA Concert Festival encourages the improvement of an ensemble's musical standards by providing musical adjudication by highly qualified judges," said Plouffe. "Attendance at a festival also affords organizations an opportunity to hear performances by other groups and experience the presentation of a wide variety of musical literature."

    Prior to the festival, on Tuesday, March 12, 200 students will perform in the upcoming All Town Chorus and Orchestra concert. On the following Wednesday, March 13, the All Town Band concert will take place, featuring over 250 students. Both concerts begin at 6 p.m. at the FHS Auditorium. Admission for both shows is $5 at the door and all proceeds will go to Franklin Music Boosters.

    FHS students also recently auditioned for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA). There were 17 FHS students in the music program who were accepted into the Central District Honor Ensembles and 21 middle school students accepted into the Junior Festival.

    Music students attend one state festival per year, consistently earning silver and gold medals. Additionally, students who are looking for more performance opportunities may elect to perform in chamber music recitals, jazz band concerts, community service performances, musical theatre performances or audition for honor ensembles such as the Central District and All State Music Festivals.

    In addition to in-school classes, the tuition based Lifelong Music Academy is an after school music program offering private lessons and jazz band at each middle school and the "Footlighters," which is a middle school musical theater club.

    FHS has a full schedule of performance and non-performance musical opportunities for students throughout the year. Non-performance classes include: Music Production I, II, III, Podcasting, Music Theory I, AP Music Theory, Guitar, Piano, History of Rock and Rock Band. All students who elect to participate in the wind ensemble, concert band, orchestra or chorus perform in three main concert cycles; one in December, March and May. 

    "Our schools' music program is a journey of exploration and expression for our students." Plouffe said. "Through engaging lessons, ensemble rehearsals, and community performances, we are fostering a love for music and nurturing the next generation of musicians." 

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    FHS students performing in a jazz combo at a recent concert. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

    A message from Franklin Public Schools

    John Guilfoil Public Relations, P.O. Box 22, Georgetown, MA 01833, United States, (617) 993-0003

    Wednesday, January 24, 2024

    Save the date: June 1 Porchfest Comes to Franklin

    Save the Date!!!! 
    Porchfest will be held in Franklin on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from Noon to 6:00 PM with a rain date of June 2, 2024

    Web site and additional information coming as the event gets closer!

    Save the date: June 1 Porchfest Comes to Franklin
    Save the date: June 1 Porchfest Comes to Franklin

    Thursday, January 18, 2024

    27 FHS Music Students performed with the Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra

    Twenty seven members of the Franklin High School music program auditioned and were accepted into the 2024 Massachusetts Central District Honor Ensembles. The performance took place on January 13th at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA.

    27 FHS Music Students performed with the  Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra
    27 FHS Music Students performed with the  Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra

    Participating in the Central District Band were

    • Gavin Abdel-Aziz - Trombone
    • Emma Anderson-French Horn
    • Jake Blanchard - French Horn
    • Karah Bradanese - Clarinet
    • Peter Bryan - Trumpet
    • Daniel Campbell - Trumpet
    • Lauren Curtis - Trombone
    • Alexander Fioravanti - Euphonium
    • Francis Fracassa - French Horn
    • Liam Geoghegan - Tenor Saxophone
    • John Kane IV - Baritone Saxophone
    • Lola Richardson - Flute
    • Isabelle Simino - Trombone
    • Gabriel Terry - Trombone
    • Maria Zaki - Flute
    • Katharina Zercie - Bass Trombone

    Franklin High School students performing with the Central District Jazz Band were

    • Adithya Balagurumoorthy - Baritone Saxophone
    • Thomas Bradley - Trombone
    • Emelia Chambers - Trumpet
    • Brady Devlin - Trumpet
    • Weylan O’Connell - Bass
    • Aidan Padula and Anton Sackley - Drum Set
    Selected to perform with the Central District Orchestra is
    • Victoria Courtright-Lim - Violin
    • Emily Liu - Violin
    • Adam Peng - Cello
    • Zo Pietras - Violin

    Monday, January 8, 2024

    Joe Jencks Leads First Universalist Society MLK Service - Jan 14

    Joe Jencks, international touring musician, award-winning songwriter and celebrated vocalist will lead the service on January 14 at FUSF as we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. All are invited to join us this morning. 
    Joe Jencks Leads First Universalist Society MLK Service - Jan 14
    Joe Jencks Leads First Universalist Society MLK Service - Jan 14

    The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information, please contact us at info@fusf.org or call 508-528-5348.

    First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF)
    262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA 
    January 14, 2024 @ 10:00 AM

    Wednesday, December 13, 2023

    Franklin Cultural District: Yankee Swap, Girl Scout Cookies, Humbug!, Train Town 2 & more as #artshappenhere


    Wednesday, December 13

    7:00pm Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club (Yankee Swap) (Escape Into Fiction)

    7:00pm St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (St Mary's)


    Thursday, December 14

    4:30pm Winter Wonderland (Franklin Senior Center)

    Winter Wonderland
    Winter Wonderland

    5:00pm Local Vendor Holiday Event (Birchwood Bakery)

    6:00pm Annie Sullivan Middle Sch Concert (Horace Mann Middle Sch)

    7:00pm Brian Cabral (live music) (Raillery Public House)


    Friday, December 15

    6:00pm Backyard Swagger (live music) (67 Degrees Brewing)

    7:00pm Box Groove (live music) (Raillery Public House)



    Saturday, December 16

    8:30am Girl Scout Cookie Sale (outside US Post Office Main St)

    10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

    10:00am Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)

    4:00pm Laura May (live music) (67 Degrees Brewing)

    7:30pm Humbug! (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)


    Sunday, December 17

    7:30am All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

    11:00am Girl Scout Cookie Sale (outside Learning Express)

    1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

    1:00pm Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)

    2:00pm Humbug! (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)


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    The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

    Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

    Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

    If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

    The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
    The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

    Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!
    Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

    Friday, December 8, 2023

    Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 8, 2023 to December 13, 2023

    There will be opportunities to volunteer for the #LoveFranklin Humanitarian Aid for the Emergency Shelter on Monday through Friday. The donations need to be moved to another location inside the Franklin United Methodist Church (82 W. Central Street, Franklin)--from the basement to the balcony. This new location is slightly larger and will be much more convenient, especially as work begins on the church's sanctuary ceiling. You can signup to help by going to franklininterfaith.org/donation-sorting/.



    Friday, December 8

    1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

    4:00pm Jack Frost Jubilee (SAFE Coalition fund raiser) (Proctor Mansion)

    6:00pm Matt Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

    7:00pm Faculty Dance Works (ticketed event) (Dean College)


    Saturday, December 9

    9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

    10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

    10:00am FUSF Holiday Cookie Walk (262 Chestnut St)

    10:00am Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)

    10:00am RISE Up - social gathering (Franklin TV Studio)

    1:00pm Library "Books by the Bag Sale" (Franklin Public Library)

    6:00pm Yatra Band (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

    7:00pm SMILE FRANKLIN, MA - A Stand-Up Comedy Residency (Box Seats)

    8:00pm The Rescignos: Franklincense (THE BLACK BOX)


    Sunday, December 10

    1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free) (Franklin Historical Museum)

    1:00pm Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)

    1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)


    Monday, December 11
    7:00pm All that Glitters is Gold: Gustav Klimt (hybrid event) (Franklin Public Library)

    Tuesday, December 12

    7:00pm FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)


    Wednesday, December 13

    1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) - (no meeting this week)

    7:00pm Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club (Yankee Swap) (Escape Into Fiction)

    7:00pm St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (St Mary's)


    Thursday, December 14

    6:00pm Annie Sullivan Middle Sch Concert (Horace Mann Middle School)


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    The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

    Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

    The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

    If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

    The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
    The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 


    Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 8, 2023 to December 13, 2023
    Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 8, 2023 to December 13, 2023

    Friday, December 1, 2023

    Franklin Music Boosters share schedule of winter concerts for December

    Franklin Music Boosters (@MusicBoostersFr) posted on Fri, Dec 01, 2023:
    "Time for the Winter Concerts!

    12/4: Remington at HMMS 6PM
    12/5: FHS Band Concert at FHS 7PM
    12/6: Horace Mann at HHMS 6PM
    12/7: FHS Chorus & Orchestra at FHS 7PM
    12/14: Annie Sullivan at HMMS 6PM

    Come hear some great music!

    $5 donation requested at the door. Students free.
    Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MusicBoostersFr/status/1730744802843496684

    Franklin Music Boosters share schedule of winter concerts for December
    Franklin Music Boosters share schedule of winter concerts for December


    Monday, November 27, 2023

    Ian Kabat art works on exhibit at 67 Degrees - Dec 2, from 2 to 4 PM with music by Kai Olsson

    "Check out 67 Degrees on Dec 2 & meet local artist Ian Kabat.  
    Have a beer. Relax. Enjoy music by Kai Olsson. 
    His work will be on display through January"

    Ian Kabat art works on exhibit at 67 Degrees - Dec 2, 2 to 4 PM with music by Kai Olsson
    Ian Kabat art works on exhibit at 67 Degrees - Dec 2, 2 to 4 PM with music by Kai Olsson

    Visit Ian's web page for additional samples of his work.  http://iankabat.com/
    Note: Ian is the designer of the Franklin Food Pantry logo introduced in August 2013. 

    Wednesday, November 8, 2023

    Franklin Cultural District: Health Fair, Art Reception, live music choices, 2nd Sunday Speaker & more as #artshappenhere


    Wednesday, November 8

    1:00pm  Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

    3:00pm Fall Health Fair (Franklin Public Library)

    Fall Health Fair
    Fall Health Fair

    7:00pm St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (St Mary’s Church)


    Thursday, November 9

    11:00am Beaver St Interceptor Ribbon Cutting (Franklin Recreation Bldg)

    6:00pm Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

    6:00pm FAA Art Gallery Reception (Escape Into Fiction)

    6:30pm Matt Zajac (live music) (Raillery Public House)


    FAA Art Gallery Reception
    FAA Art Gallery Reception


    Friday, November 10  Veterans Day (substitute)

    6:00pm Jon Paul Royer (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

    6:00pm Laura May Duo (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

    6:30pm Steve Demers (live music) (Raillery Public House)




    Saturday, November 11  Veterans Day

    10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

    10:00am RISE Up - a social gathering

    4:00pm Emily & Nick (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

    6:00pm The Core (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

    7:00pm The Chestnut Street Review Variety Show (FUSF, 262 Chestnut St)


    Franklin Historical Museum
    Franklin Historical Museum

    Sunday, November 12

    1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

    1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker - 'Celebrate Wrentham 350' (Franklin Historical Museum)


    Monday, November 13

    7:00am Yard Waste Curbside Pick up (on your trash day)


    Tuesday, November 14

    7:00am Yard Waste Curbside Pick up (on your trash day)

    7:00pm FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

    7:00pm Yankee Quilter's Meeting


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    The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

    Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

    Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

    If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

    The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
    The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

    Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!
    Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!