Franklin Public Schools: Middle School Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert - Dec 7 at 6 PM

Horace Mann MS (@HMMSLightning) tweeted  Wed, Dec 07, 2022:

Happening TONIGHT! 

Good luck to all of our talented, hard-working Band, Chorus, and Orchestra members and ensemble directors! https://t.co/ssNzWdtCHj

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1600474450310631424

Franklin Public Schools: Middle School Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert - Dec 7 at 6 PM

Franklin High School: concert time scheduled for Tuesday & Thursday

The FHS Chorus and Orchestra Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022 from 7 to 9 PM at Franklin High School.

The FHS Band Concert is scheduled for Thursday, Dec 8, 2022 also from 8 to 9:30 PM at Franklin High School.  (updated after mailing on 12/06/22)

Franklin High School: concert time scheduled for Tuesday & Thursday

26 Franklin High School Music Students were accepted to the Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus, and Orchestra

Twenty-six members of the Franklin High School music program virtually auditioned and were accepted into the 2022 Massachusetts Central District Honor Ensembles. Twelve of these Franklin High School students received All-State audition recommendations.  

Due to the pandemic, the festival will continue to look a bit different this year. Students will participate in one virtual rehearsal with the conductor.  Students will then be tasked with practicing their music and submitting a recording of their performance.  

Central Districts will have each part edited into a virtual audio performance.  Accepted Franklin High School students are as follows:

• Central District Orchestra: Aadit Bhatia - Violin, Christopher Broyles - Viola, Shreya Choudhury - Violin, Kyle Formato - Cello, Vivienne Loukota - Viola, Jossalyn Mascio - Violin, Patrik O'Brien - Cello, Weylan O'Connell - Bass, Anton Sackley - Percussion, Pritam Sompally - Viola, Sarayu Vijayanagaram - Violin, Leo Yang - Violin
• Central District Band: Adithya Balagurumoorthy - Baritone Saxophone, Karah Bradanese - Clarinet, Thomas Bradley - Trombone, Emma Brown - Flute, Nipun Goel - Trumpet, Derek Halet - Trumpet, Joel Keller - Tuba, Sydney Lincourt - Clarinet, William Olbrys - Trombone, Lola Richardson - Flute, Zachary Simms - French Horn, Maria Zaki - Flute
• Central District Chorus: Margaret Diehl - Alto
• Central District Jazz Band: Colin Manocchio - Trombone, Ian Richardon - Bass 

Franklin High School Music Students were accepted to the Massachusetts Central District 

FHS Chorus and Orchestra Winter Concert - Dec 1, 2021 (video)

Did you miss the concert? Now, you can catch up to view it via video.

"FHS Chorus and Orchestra Winter Concert, December 1, 2021  @FranklinHSMusic @FHSPantherbook @FranklinPSNews @FranklinHS"
https://t.co/h6smTFldAt   or  https://youtu.be/bzC_IG1rpoU

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1471890925953638402

M.A.S.S. (@massupt): DESE updates guidance on singing indoors

M.A.S.S. (@massupt) tweeted on Tue, Mar 02, 2021:

"DESE has received approval for schools to allow singing indoors if in-person school is occurring. Singers must wear a mask & be at least 10 feet away from each other plus more.... The updated guidance is here: "

https://t.co/02ffh6vw7M  or via this link:  https://mailchi.mp/doe.mass.edu/commissioners-weekly-update-3-1-21-board-recap-pooled-testing-indoor-singing#updatedgui

Shared via Twitter:  https://twitter.com/massupt/status/1366768316132581389

M.A.S.S. (@massupt): DESE updates guidance on singing indoors

Franklin High School Music Achievements - Central Districts recognizes 26 students

26 Franklin High School Music Students were accepted to the Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus, and Orchestra

Twenty-six members of the Franklin High School music program virtually auditioned and were accepted into the 2021 Massachusetts Central District Honor Ensembles. Twelve of these Franklin High School students received All-State audition recommendations.  

 

Due to the pandemic, the festivals will look a bit different this year. Rather than performing in a large ensemble, those students who received All-State recommendations are invited to perform in a virtual masterclass.  This means that they will perform a solo in front of a virtual audience and receive feedback from a highly respected music educator.  All other Sr. District students will have the opportunity to observe these masterclasses.  
 
Accepted into the Central District Band will be Karah Brandanese - Clarinet, Thomas Bradley - Trombone, Simon Brooks - Tuba, Nipun Goel - Trumpet, Derek Halet - Trumpet, Carley Johnson-Pellegri - Bassoon, Joel Keller - Tuba, Ryan O'Rourke - Euphonium, William Olbrys - Trombone, Prem Pendkar - Alto Saxophone, Lola Richardson - Flute, Anton Sackley - Percussion, Zachary Simms - French Horn.
 
Franklin High School students performing with the Central District Jazz Band will be Colin Manocchio - Trombone and Ian Richardson-Bass.  
 
Selected to perform with the Central District Orchestra is Aadit Bhatia - violin, Christopher Broyles-viola, Shreya Choudury - Violin, Kyle Formato - Cello, Chai Harsha-viola, Jossalyn Mascio - Violin, Grace Newton - Violin, Weylan O'Connell - Bass, Sarayu Vijayanagaram-violin.
 
Accepted into the Central District Chorus is Claire Bauer. 

 

Franklin High School Music Achievements - Central Districts accept 26 students

Franklin Middle School Music Department Presents… Virtual Winter Concert 2020

Franklin Middle School Music Department Presents… 

Virtual Winter Concert 2020

Featuring music, student biographies, audio, and video performances from members of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Band, Choir and Orchestra!

Wednesday December 16th

6 PM Live Stream

Join us at 6:00 PM for a livestream to introduce our lesson scholarship recipients and explanation and release of our virtual concert website.

To view our live stream concert, click the link => https://givebutter.com/cYJj3q

Download a copy of the flyer ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lYoDYYB3jzodDaMZncUHLcd06uIRH2m/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Middle School Music Department Presents… Virtual Winter Concert 2020

Registration is Now Open for all 2019-2020 after-school Music Classes!

Please follow a link for more information, calendars, and how to register for each program.


• The Band School of Franklin: For students in grades 4 through 9. Tuesday afternoons at Horace Mann Middle School starting 9/24/19.  
http://cms5.revize.com/revize/franklinlifelong/music_academy/after_school_band_program/index.php


• The Chorus School of Franklin: Elementary Glee for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 on Tuesday afternoons at Franklin High School starting 9/24/19. Middle School Glee for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 on Monday afternoons at Franklin High School starting 2/3/20.
http://cms5.revize.com/revize/franklinlifelong/music_academy/after_school_honors_chorus/index.php


• The String School of Franklin: For students in grades 3 through 12. Monday afternoons (all levels) at Horace Mann Middle School starting 9/23/19 --or-- Thursday afternoons (Beginner I and II only) at Franklin High School starting 9/26/19. 
http://cms5.revize.com/revize/franklinlifelong/music_academy/the_string_school/index.php


• Private Music Lessons: For all ages (children, teens, adults). Monday through Thursday at Franklin High School. Instruction is offered in the following instruments: Cello, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Guitar (acoustic, electric, ukulele), Low Brass (baritone, trombone, tuba), Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, Voice. Lessons begin the week of 9/9/19 and enrollment is ongoing throughout the school year.
http://cms5.revize.com/revize/franklinlifelong/music_academy/private_music_lesson_program/index.php

CLICK HERE to be taken directly to our registration system!
https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=419&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

We look forward to seeing you this year!

Lifelong Music Academy
508-613-1481
MusicAcademy@franklinps.net


Download your copy of the flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Tqg5Zi2B3mp8xi_FVaq16YSgmbDPC3N/view?usp=sharing

Registration is Now Open for all 2019-2020 after-school Music Classes!

27 Franklin Middle School Music Students to perform with Massachusetts Jr.Central District Honor Ensembles - FHS to host event

Twenty seven members of the Franklin Middle Schools music program auditioned and were accepted into the 2019 Massachusetts Jr. Central District Honor Ensembles. Franklin students represented Annie Sullivan Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School and Remington Middle School. The performances will take place this Saturday, April 27 at Franklin High School beginning at 2:00 PM.

Participating in the Jr. Central District Band are Sophie Fioravanti, Sydney Lincourt, Derek Terwilliger, Joel Keller, Adithya Balagurumoortjy, Maria Zaki and Katie Zercie.

Remington Middle School

Jazz Band is Marcus Altieri, Colin Manocchio and Christopher Botchis.

Selected to perform with the Jr. Central District Orchestra are Nicholas Bauer, Sibi Charan Dinakaran, Vivienne Loukota and Pritam Sompally, Lola Richardson, Vignan Kamarthi, Leo Yang, Patrick O’Brien, Kyle Formato, Josalyn Mascio and Weylan O’Connell.

Singing in the Jr. Central District Chorus is Adriana Jordan, Gianni Pazvakavambwa, Kayla Durkin, Katie Hanifin and Mia Quinn

symphony band at MICCA

For the first time, Franklin High School will be hosting this exciting event. Top musicians and educators from throughout Central Massachusetts will join together on April 27 to perform the music that has been prepared over a three rehearsal period. 

The Franklin Music Boosters and the Franklin Music Staff, lead by FMB president Deborah Ryan and Director of Music, Diane Plouffe are prepared to welcome over 1000 student musicians and their families for a day of music. The day will begin with rehearsals, followed by two concerts. The Honors Chorus and Jazz Band concert will be held at 2:00 PM, while the Orchestra and Concert Band concert will be at 4:00 PM. Both performances will take place in the Franklin High School auditorium.

Following the performances guests are invited to attend the Franklin Cultural Council “Taste of ArtWeek” Festival held on our town common from 4-8 PM. This event will include a craft fair, live performances, a beer and wine garden and food trucks.

Medals come home to Franklin from MICCA Festival

Via Twitter, we find a bunch of medals coming home to Franklin form the MICCA Festival.

ASMS Symphony Band earns Gold medal at MICCA festival Friday night! Congrats to members & Ms Butz-your hard work paid off! @asms_band @franklinpsnews @franklinpublicma @franklinmatters.ma @mrsvasms @asmsartroom @mrs.f.asms @mrs.almeida_asms @mrszogbyasms @mahanasmspe @miss.b… pic.twitter.com/rOVE24bwKr

— Sully The Husky ASMS (@sullythehusky) April 6, 2019

Today at MICCA, the General Chorus was awarded a silver medal for their excellent performance today, while the Chamber Choir was awarded a gold medal for their superior performance! This is the first gold medal for the FHS choral program, and I’m very proud of ALL the singers! 🐾 pic.twitter.com/s5r7EISnq5

— FHS Choral Program (@fhs_choral) April 6, 2019

Congratulations to the FHS Symphony and Repertory orchestras for great performances at MICCA! Symphony-Silver and Repertory-Gold! @FranklinHSMusic @FHSPantherbook @PaulPeri9 pic.twitter.com/W1QIbyHhIr

— Mrs. Plouffe (@FranklinHSOrch) April 6, 2019

ASMS Symphony Band earns Gold medal at MICCA festival Friday night