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

FHS Chamber Chorus performs "Orpheus with his lute made trees" (video)

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"Mike Kregler and I are so happy to finally be able to share a recording of his piece with you! Commissioned for the 2018-2019 FHS Chamber Chorus, recorded in February after its premiere."

"I gotta tell you, this one is really special to me.

A work for SSA chorus and piano, "Orpheus with his lute made trees" was commissioned by the Franklin High School Treble Chorus and their director, Olivia Goliger. Olivia is a good friend and without a doubt one of the finest musicians I have ever known. And the recording we managed to get after a fairly humble start? It's overwhelming. She is very proud of her singers and so am I. 

The text for this piece is found in Shakespeare's Henry VIII and tells of Orpheus, the legendary musician whose musical abilities were so powerful that trees, mountaintops, the sea et al., all obeyed his commands. What's more, while those lines are nothing short of profound and eloquent, it is the final tercet that reads like a mission statement for musicians, like a motto we have tattooed on our souls, if you will: 

In sweet music is such art,
Killing care and grief of heart
Fall asleep, or hearing, die. 

I hope you enjoy this spirited setting of "Orpheus with his lute made trees!"

https://www.michaelckregler.com/blog/new-music-recording-orpheus-with-his-lute-made-trees-ssa-and-piano

Reminder: MICCA Showcase Concerts - Mar 12 and Mar 14

Each year, the Franklin Public School performance ensembles participate in the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association music festival. 

 “It is the purpose of the Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductor's Association (MICCA)to encourage and support high performance standards by high school, middle school, and elementary school musical organizations. MICCA Concert Festivals encourage the improvement of a group's musical standards by providing musical adjudication by highly qualified adjudicators. 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.”

The Franklin Music Department is pleased to invite you to come celebrate over 500 student musicians as they perform this years MICCA programs for the public. 

Two nights of performances will include Bands, Choruses and Orchestras from the Remington Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School, Annie Sullivan Middle School and Franklin High School.

Tuesday, March 12 will feature the orchestras and choruses and Thursday, March 14 will feature our Bands. Both concerts will begin at 6:00 PM and will be held at Franklin High School.

A $5 donation is requested at the door. Refreshments will be sold.

MICCA Showcase Concerts - Mar 12 and Mar 14

MICCA Showcase Concerts - Mar 12 and Mar 14

Each year, the Franklin Public School performance ensembles participate in the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association music festival. 

 “It is the purpose of the Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductor's Association (MICCA)to encourage and support high performance standards by high school, middle school, and elementary school musical organizations. MICCA Concert Festivals encourage the improvement of a group's musical standards by providing musical adjudication by highly qualified adjudicators. 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.”

The Franklin Music Department is pleased to invite you to come celebrate over 500 student musicians as they perform this years MICCA programs for the public. 

Two nights of performances will include Bands, Choruses and Orchestras from the Remington Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School, Annie Sullivan Middle School and Franklin High School.

Tuesday, March 12 will feature the orchestras and choruses and Thursday, March 14 will feature our Bands. Both concerts will begin at 6:00 PM and will be held at Franklin High School.

A $5 donation is requested at the door. Refreshments will be sold.

MICCA Showcase Concerts - Mar 12 and Mar 14

Franklin Library: Hamilton Throwdown! Feb 13

Join the library and the Franklin High School Library as we celebrate one of our favorite fandoms with an epic night of trivia, lyric challenges, and General Hamilton appreciation! 

Grab your team (or come meet new friends!) and join us for tea and scones, then battle it out to prove your Hamilton-love, followed by an epic sing-along with the High School Chamber Chorus!

When: from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday Feb 13

Franklin Library: Hamilton Throwdown! Feb 13

This was shared from the Library page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/hamilton-throwdown

FHS Chamber Chorus and Mock Trial news

Via Twitter - sharing some other good news from FHS


"What a day in Providence for the Chamber Chorus! A festival, a recording session, and enough laughter, music, and smiles to fill our hearts. #pantherpride #FHSMusic"
https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689
https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689
https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689

https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689

What a day in Providence for the Chamber Chorus! A festival, a recording session, and enough laughter, music, and smiles to fill our hearts. #pantherpride #FHSMusic pic.twitter.com/e7D9HZanas

— FHS Choral Program (@fhs_choral) February 1, 2019

"Congrats to the Mock Trial team which beat Bellingham today. Pocket constitution to Akash Shetty for his strong Opening Statement and direct examination. Abigail George also received exceptional scores. With the win, Franklin advances to the state tournament. @FHSPantherbook"
https://twitter.com/MockWalsh/status/1090714599685586945

Congrats to the Mock Trial team which beat Bellingham today. Pocket constitution to Akash Shetty for his strong Opening Statement and direct examination. Abigail George also received exceptional scores. With the win, Franklin advances to the state tournament. @FHSPantherbook

— Michael Walsh (@MockWalsh) January 30, 2019

a day in Providence for the FHS Chamber Chorus

Lifelong Music Academy: 2018-2019 Registration Now Open!

2018-2019 after-school music classes are now open for registration! Please click a program name for more information, calendars, and how to register.

• The Band School of Franklin: For students in grades 4 through 8. Tuesday afternoons at Horace Mann Middle School starting 9/25/18.
• The Chorus School of Franklin: Elementary Glee for students in grades 3, 4 and 5. Tuesday afternoons at Franklin High School starting 9/25/17.
• The String School of Franklin: For students in grades 3 through 12. Monday afternoons at Horace Mann Middle School starting 9/24/17 –or- Thursday afternoons at Franklin High School starting 9/27/18.
• 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, trumpet, tuba) Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Viola, Violin, Voice. 

Lessons begin the week of 9/10/18 and enrollment is ongoing throughout the school year.

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

Lifelong Music Academy:  2018-2019 Registration Now Open!

Adult Chorus & Small Group Voice Lessons Available

Become a Member     Franklin Forte   Franklin's Newest Adult Choral Group OR Sign up for Group Voice Lessons  Click Here MUSIC, MUSIC MUSIC     Sing, Sing, Sing Have you ever wanted to learn to sing as part of an ensemble OR have you wanted to take small group voice lessons?  If so, Franklin Public Schools, Center for Adult Education & Community Learning has an adult choral group AND small group voice lessons,  directed by Ms. Jill Noddin. The ENSEMBLE sings contemporary repertoire and rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Franklin High School on Oak Street. The SMALL GROUP VOICE LESSONS class meets on Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Franklin High School on Oak Street. No auditions necessary. For more info., call 508-613-1480    New classes begin September 12 & 137:00 PM at Franklin High School Take advantage of these opportunities today $100 REGISTER NOW "If I cannot fly, let me sing." Stephen Sondheim

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Exciting Chorus Opportunities this Summer!

Franklin Public Schools ~ Lifelong Learning Institute Summer Music Program July 18 to 29 at Franklin High School Do you love to sing and dance?   We have two musical opportunities for students entering grades 4 to 8.  Chorus Camp, New this Summer with Mrs Fuller, (9:00 to 11:30 am) We will learn a variety of choral music, including folk, pop, jazz and traditional. Summer Glee, with Mrs. Fuller (12:30 to 3:00 pm) If you enjoy "Glee", then you will love Summer Glee!  This is a performance-based group that combines singing and dance movements with pop hits from the radio. Students can register for one week or both!  Register 508.553.4814 |  lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us | www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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Adult Chorus - Spring Session Begins March 22

DON'T FORGET The music continues. The Adult Community Chorus is back. Don't miss out. Spring session begins  Tuesday, March 22  7:00 - 8:30 pm  Franklin High School   $99       REGISTER TODAY The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning 218 Oak Street Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 (508) 613-1480 Franklin Public Schools                  Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning

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You're Invited To A Free Winter Concert

Join us for an evening of seasonal music

Franklin Public Schools          Lifelong Learning Institute  The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning                 FREE WINTER MUSIC CONCERT You Won't Want to Miss This     Music, Music, Music The Franklin Senior Center and the Franklin Public Schools Center for Adult Education & Community Learning are partnering and invite you to attend a free Music Concert.   You will be treated to seasonal favorites, sung by Franklin Forte, the Adult Ed Adult Choral Group, directed by Jill Noddin, professional voice coach and performer. And, you will be entertained by professional cellist Brent Selby and his student Cello Ensemble. In addition, guitarist Matt Macaulay will perform along with some of his private music students. The event will conclude with a festive holiday sing-a-long, followed by a reception with hot chocolate and cookies. You won't want to miss this! Plan to join us for this lively musical celebration! December 17th 7:00 PM at Franklin Senior Center Reserve your  seat today Call 508-520-4945 Festive Evening For All

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