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| Drummers Studio hosting 2 hour Jazz Drum Workshop |
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Drummers Studio hosting 2 hour Jazz Drum Workshops Saturdays through October
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Jazz Tones Trio scheduled to perform Sep 13
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| Jazz Tones Trio scheduled to perform Sep 13 |
Sunday, August 17, 2025
How does one with a degree in neuroscience get a Grammy nomination? Listen to Kymberlee tell her story (audio)
FM #1495 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1495 in the series.
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| Kymberlee O’Brien |
With such a varied background, I felt that we would have a good and wide ranging conversation, and I think you’ll agree we did.
Did you also know that she is a Grammy nominated composer?
Listen in to our conversation (approx. 38 minutes)
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1495-kimberlee-obrien-08-11-25/--------------
William James Faculty page -> https://www.williamjames.edu/about/profiles/faculty/kymberlee-obrien.html
Neuralight Consulting -> https://www.neuralightconsulting.com/
Music link -> https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/kymberlee-obrien/
Her Grammy nominated single -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSGrDgK8Fo
Items mentioned during our discussion
Alive Inside -> https://www.aliveinside.us/#land
Greater Good at UC Berkeley -> https://www.aliveinside.us/#land
TEDx at William James -> https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/60382
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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025
FHS Spring Jazz 2025 Concert (video)
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, February 23, 2025
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| wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
| Time/Day | Sunday |
| 7:00 AM | Jazz Journey 1 - Hines |
| 8:00 AM | Jazz Journey 2 - Hines |
| 9:00 AM | Music |
| 10:00 AM | Tabernacle Choir |
| 11:00 AM | Music 2 Lift Spirit - Falvey |
| 12:00 Noon | Jazz Journey 1 - Hines |
| 1:00 PM | Jazz Journey 2 - Hines |
| 2:00 PM | Music 2 Lift Spirit - Falvey |
| 3:00 PM | Blues - Derick/Remissong |
| 4:00 PM | Blues - Derick/Remissong |
| 5:00 PM | Jazz |
| 6:00 PM | Jazz |
| 7:00 PM | Jazz |
| 8:00 PM | Turntable - Vibe/PaulyG |
| 9:00 PM | Turntable - Vibe/PaulyG |
| 10:00 PM | Music |
Thursday, January 30, 2025
FHS Winter Jazz Concert - Jan 29, 2025 (video)
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 ???
- Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
- Last days to buy Music Booster calendar raffle for February
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Band School Concert & Middle School Winter Jazz Concerts available for Replay (video)
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Key events for Thursday, April 25, 2024
Should be a good event with art and conversation about art, a great way for me to begin my evening of reporting
What is this latest redistricting effort going to bring forward? This may be the preview for the subcommittee before the School Committee gets to see it. Kinda a sneak peak! We should at least find out find out where they are in the process.
Yes, a special committee meeting to interview the next school business administrator. Folks should recall that Miriam Goodman retired last year. Dr Bob Dutch has stepped in for this year. The meeting will help determine the next individual to fill this critical role.
Funded by the Franklin Cultural Council and MASS Cultural Council, a great way to close the day with some big band and jazz sounds
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| Key events for Thursday, April 25, 2024 |
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 School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Saturday, March 30, 2024
BT ALC Big Band to perform with FHS Jazz Band - April 25
Mark your calendar!
The BT ALC Big Band is scheduled to perform with the FHS Jazz Band on Thursday, April 25 at 7 PM in the FHS Auditorium.
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| BT ALC Big Band to perform with FHS Jazz Band - April 25 |
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Franklin High School Jazz Band Competes in Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education Finals
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From left to right: Franklin High School Jazz Band members Weylan O'Connell, Aidan Padula, and Anton Sackley at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
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| Franklin High School Jazz Band students at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
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| Franklin High School Jazz Band students at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |












