Boston Typewriter orchestra returns to the Franklin Public Library Saturday, April 25

The array of typewriters and other
mechanical instruments from last year

"It’s time for different type of music in a whole new key! The Boston Typewriter Orchestra (BTO) is a collective performance of rhythmic typewriter manipulation. Enjoy music, comedy, and satire while exploring the definition of ‘musical instrument’.

Funding for this program is provided by, The Franklin Cultural District, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency."

Saturday, April 25 at 2 PM

I had the opportunity to be at their performance last year, it is worth coming back for another entertaining performance. 

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1C2y1granK/

FHS musicians return from MICCA with 2x Gold medals & 4x Silver medals

via Music Boosters

"Congrats to our Concert Band and Wind Ensemble!

Both received Gold at MICCA."

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18UfCVAbAC/

"Great job orchestras!

Franklin Repertory and Franklin String Orchestra both received silver at MICCA"

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1FdMWFXoLQ/

"Congrats to our Concert Choir and Treble Choir. 

Both received silvers at MICCA!" 

Shared from -  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BcURz4Zt7/

All Town Showcase Concerts scheduled for Tues - 3/17 and Thurs - 3/19

via the Franklin Music Boosters

"Please join us for All Town Showcase Concerts on 3/17 and 3/19. These concerts are expected to be very busy with large crowds, so save time by purchasing gate donations, raffle tickets, or merchandise online before the show! 

3/17 Chorus/Orchestra (with detail schedule): https://givebutter.com/2026-ATS

3/19 Band (with detail schedule): https://givebutter.com/2026-ATS-B

All Town Showcase Concerts scheduled for Tues - 3/17 and Thurs - 3/19

The All Town Showcase concerts celebrate the upcoming MICCA Festival performance for each ensemble and serve as a "practice run" in a formal setting with an audience.  We like to call this the "MCAS" of music.  At this festival, each group performs in front of a panel of highly respected judges who assess our performances, providing feedback and a score aligning to a performance rubric.  This is always considered one of the highlights of our year. Please join us to celebrate the talented students in our middle school and high school ensembles.

Pardon the broken schedule for this particular evening. We are fortunate to have a large contingent of talented chorus students this year!

4:30 pm - 6th Grade chorus students arrive through the community entrance (normal auditorium/gym doors)

5:00 pm - performance starts

5:30 pm - Grades 7-12 chorus students arrive as follows:

• 7/8th Grade chorus students should arrive through the main office door (right side) and meet in the media center
• FHS chorus students please meet in the chorus room
• parents may park and enter through the community entrance (auditorium/gym doors)

6:00 pm - performance starts

6:15 pm - Grade 6-12 orchestra students arrive through the cafeteria doors around the back of the building

7:00 pm - parents may enter for the orchestra performance when the chorus audience has fully exited

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Byhug75XQ/

Middle School 6th Grade Orchestra & Band 02-10-26 (video)

The Franklin Middle School 6th Grade Orchestra & Band performed in concert on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Franklin TV recorded the performance and it is available for replay.

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Gwctl1bsA

Franklin Public Schools: Winter Concert Series

Franklin Public Schools: Winter Concert Series

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EipaiqR3k/

Franklin Students Find Success at State Music Festival

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Visual & Performing Arts Diane Plouffe are pleased to announce that several Franklin High School music ensembles achieved high honors during their performances at the annual Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Festival.

Franklin High School Choruses received
a Silver Medal at the MICCA Festival

The Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, directed by Leighanne Rudsit, and the String Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Concert Choir and Treble Choir, directed by Plouffe, each performed during the Concert Festival and Choral Festival April 4-6.

Ensembles were evaluated and awarded Bronze, Silver or Gold medals based on the quality of their performances. Franklin High School’s Concert Band and choruses earned Silver Medals, while both orchestras and the Wind Ensemble received Gold Medals, the highest distinction given at the festival.

Franklin High School Orchestras received
a Gold Medal at the MICCA Festival

"I'm extremely proud of our student musicians," Plouffe said. "They performed at an extremely high level amongst incredible competition throughout the state of Massachusetts."

Due to their outstanding performances, the Franklin High School Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, and Repertory Orchestra were invited to perform this past weekend at the Gold Medal Showcase at the Groton Hill Music Center on Sunday, April 13. 

“This is a remarkable accomplishment for our student musicians and the dedicated educators who support them," said Superintendent Giguere. “Their hard work, passion and commitment to their craft are truly inspiring."

The Boston Typewriter Orchestra coming to Franklin Saturday to play at the Library. Yes, you read that correctly!

Saturday, April 12 at 3:00 PM

The Franklin Cultural District is thrilled to support the Franklin Public Library in bringing the Boston Typewriter Orchestra to town!

Through the Franklin Cultural District Community Investment Grants, we provided funding to help make this unique and exciting performance possible.

The Boston Typewriter Orchestra blends music, rhythm, and a touch of nostalgia, transforming classic typewriters into percussion instruments for an unforgettable show.

This collaboration highlights our commitment to fostering innovative arts and cultural experiences in Franklin. Get ready to experience creativity in action! 

 

Saturday, April 12 at 3:00 PM

Franklin Public Schools Schedule Series of Winter Concerts

Winter Concerts

The concerts are all listed on the Community & Cultural calendar.

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CdZRAcQ4h/

Franklin Public Schools Announce Upcoming High School Winter Concerts

Franklin High School Winter Concerts

You are cordially invited to attend the FHS Winter/Holiday concerts on December 10th and 11th at 7PM in the FHS Auditorium. 

On the 10th, Ring in the holiday season and come listen to the orchestra and chorus perform a multi cultural winter and holiday program including  "All I Want for Christmas is You", "Bashana Haba 'ah", "Jambo Rafiki",  "Mother Ginger" from the Nutcracker and "Chanukah Festival Overture"!  

On the 11th come listen to an exciting traditional Band program under the direction of Mrs. Rudsit.  

Get a glimpse of what your high school music program has in store for you!

We hope to see you there!

FHS Winter/Holiday concerts scheduled for Dec 10 & Dec 11 at 7 PM

FHS Winter/Holiday concerts 

You are cordially invited to attend the FHS Winter/Holiday concerts on December 10th and 11th at 7PM in the FHS Auditorium. 

On the 10th, Ring in the holiday season and come listen to the orchestra and chorus perform a multi cultural winter and holiday program including  "All I Want for Christmas is You", "Bashana Haba 'ah", "Jambo Rafiki",  "Mother Ginger" from the Nutcracker and "Chanukah Festival Overture"!  

On the 11th come listen to an exciting traditional Band program under the direction of Mrs. Rudsit.  

Get a glimpse of what your high school music program has in store for you!

We hope to see you there!

Sign up to perform with the Franklin Public Schools Music Department at PorchFest - June 1

You have heard that Franklin Porchfest 2024 will be held on June 1 (rain date June 2). You can sign up to join the "Community Side by Side Performance" with the Franklin Public Schools Music Department for this event.

Whether you  have not performed since High School or you are a professional musician, come perform side by side with our talented FHS Symphony Orchestra, Band, and Chorus in a performance of "God Bless America" at the Franklin Porchfest on June 1! 

Rehearsals will take place at FHS:

• Wednesday, May 15 - 6-7 PM Room 131 @ FHS
• Wednesday, May 29 - 6-7 PM Room 131 @ FHS

Performance

• Saturday, June 1 (rain date Sunday, June 2) at the Franklin Town Common 3:15 PM (Time subject to change)

Final details will be sent to those who sign up by May 9.

Sign up here to sing -> https://forms.gle/g6us4yQ89nHqehW29

Sign up to perform with the Franklin Public Schools Music Department at PorchFest - June 1

Download a copy of the flyer to share or as a reminder ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xM4CWqmG3Lh7r2ALRcRrPYuRWvdFUfBi/view?usp=drive_link

All Town Band, Chorus, & Orchestra Showcase Concerts -> March 12, 13, & 21

All Town MICCA* Showcase Concerts

All Town MICCA Showcase Concerts -> March 12, 13 & 21

• March 12th - All Town Chorus and Orchestra 6PM @ FHS
• March 13th - All Town Bands 6PM @ FHS
• March 21st - All Town 6th Grade Band, Chorus & Orchestra 6PM @ HMMS

MICCA is the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association  https://miccamusic.org/

Partnering with the…

Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin High School Tri M Honor Society will be collecting food donations for the  Franklin Food Pantry at all of the March concerts. 

Donation boxes will be found in the lobby before the concerts. 

Download a copy of the flyer/poster to share or as a reminder of the next concerts

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15NKbOVR95Mqlq16CdkXNzj6LkeiF52kK/view?usp=drive_link

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

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

Middle School Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert - Dec 7 - video via YouTube

If you were not able to get to the Horace Mann Auditorium (it was packed, standing room only), you can view the Franklin TV live stream recording of the concert in the comfort of your home or on your device anywhere.

YouTube link ->  https://youtu.be/lqzCDH3RBkw

Follow along with the program and listing of performers

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15l1iYMDipgjyuSooHWpqPDaRoR-KbkTF/view?usp=share_link

6th Grade Concert Band

7th/8th Grade Symphony Band

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

Claflin Hill Symphony presents Springtime Pops - Apr 30, 2022

The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra will perform a springtime pops concert a la Arthur Fiedler on Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 PM in the Grand Ballroom at the Milford Town Hall.

• Bizet:  Music from “Carmen”
• Rossini: William Tell Overture
• Strauss:  The Blue Danube Waltz
• Music of Broadway, Hollywood and More!!!

Tickets are available through the orchestra's website at www.claflinhill.org

This is the final concert of the CHSO 2021-2022 season. Claflin Hill Summer Winds will begin free outdoor concerts this summer.

Claflin Hill Symphony presents Springtime Pops - Apr 30, 2022

FHS Orchestra performs at Mechanics Hall

Via Twitter from Principal Hanna (4/10/22): 

"Congrats to @MrsRudsitMusic @FranklinHSOrch on being honored @MechanicsHall today.  

Performances were top notch! "

Congrats to @MrsRudsitMusic @FranklinHSOrch on being honored @MechanicsHall today

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