Events

Young Musicians Competition

Franklin Symphonic Council (FSC) sponsors music education scholarships for local intermediate and middle school students who compete for monetary awards in the areas of Vocal, Woodwind, Piano, Strings, Brass, Percussion and Ensemble. The 1st Place winners are invited to perform at FSC's spring membership luncheon.

The 2023 YMC was held on Friday, February 17, 2023!!

2023 Young Musician Competition Winners
Brass
CBIS 1st: Ryan Hernandez
CBIS 2nd: Cole Freeman
CBIS 3rd: Niko Carducci
FCMS 1st: Lincoln Warner
FCMS 2nd: Dodge Cooper
FCMS 3rd: Parker Delong
Woodwinds
CBIS 1st: Fisher Brandt
CBIS 2nd: Savya Patel
CBIS 3rd: Waylon Cramer
FCMS 1st: Deseray Hernandez
FCMS 2nd: Abby Thomas
FCMS 3rd: Sadie Wilson
Piano
CBIS 1st: Parker McHenry
CBIS 2nd: Henry Skirvin
CBIS 3rd: Esther Scott
FCMS 1st: Brennan Bailey
FCMS 2nd: Corrinn Sorrells
FCMS 3rd: Eleanor Robertson
Strings
FCMS 1st: Lukas Hardcastle
FCMS 2nd: Mason Savage
FCMS 3rd: Gabe Kean
Vocal
CBIS 1st: Jaelyn Batson
CBIS 2nd: Maggie Louden
CBIS 3rd: Arabella Day
Vocal continued
FCMS 1st: Lillian Clanan
FCMS 2nd/tie: Addyson Pollitt
FCMS 2nd/tie: Scarlett Donaldson
FCMS 3rd/tie: Autumn Pollitt
FCMS 3rd/tie: Kaitlyn Gray
Percussion
CBIS 1st: Wes Wheeler
CBIS 2nd: Parker McHenry
CBIS 3rd: Kennedy Turner-
McQuinn
FCMS 1st: Brennan Bailey
FCMS 2nd: Isabella Koeppe
FCMS 3rd: Bella Whittaker
Ensembles
CBIS 1st:
Maggie Louden & Zoe Clark
CBIS 2nd:
Ava Cline & Arden Anderson
CBIS 3rd:
Lillian Crowe, Charlotte Miller,
& Arabella Day
FCMS 1st:
Delaney O’Rourke, Molly Louden,
& Lily Jarrell
FCMS 2nd:
Sydney Stillabower &
Sadie Wilson
Congratulations to the 2023 Winners!

Discovery Concert

FSC provides funding to send fifth graders in Franklin and surrounding Johnson County schools to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Discovery Concert.

Arts for Learning

FSC partners annually with the Kappa Kappa Kappa-Zeta Chapter to bring a professional artist or ensemble from the Arts for Learning program to the Franklin Elementary Schools.

Community Concerts

Please join us for the final concert of our 2022 Summer Concert Series featuring the incredible Indiana Wind Symphony! The weather forecast for Wednesday evening is not favorable, so we will be moving our concert to Grace United Methodist Church located at 1300 E Adams Dr, Franklin, IN. The concert is FREE and open to the public! Questions: Email fscindiana@gmail.com.

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Holiday Lighting Events

The Franklin Symphonic Council will have a tree decorated at the Holiday Lighting Celebration which will be on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. around the Franklin County Courthouse.

The Franklin Symphonic Council will host a decorated tree at the Dec A Tree Celebration; The viewing for the public will take place at the Johnson County Museum 2nd floor starting December 1 and run through December 30. Each museum visitor will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite tree.

Photos from the 2021 Dec-A-Tree Contest

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

FSC continues to support the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra with an annual donation and ushers for the Discovery Concert.

Instrument Refurbishment

FSC accepts used band instruments, pays for necessary repairs and donates them to Johnson County music students who wish to participate in the school band but are unable to purchase their own instruments. The instrument drive happens bi-annually in odd years. If you have questions, or an instrument to donate, please contact us at fscindiana@gmail.com.

Annual Luncheon and Business Meeting

2023 Annual Meeting Information Coming Soon!!

2022 Annual Luncheon - Without Music Life Would B-Flat!!
March 19, 2022
Franklin College