Franklin Music
Diane M. Plouffe, K-12 Director of Music
plouffed@franklinps.net
508-613-1650
Diane M. Plouffe, K-12 Director of Music
plouffed@franklinps.net
508-613-1650
Franklin Schools have many concerts coming up in December! Here’s the full lineup for next week, with a sneak-peek at the following week too. Please consider volunteering (links provided below) and we hope to see everyone there!
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
December 9th, FHS 7:00 pm
CONCERT BAND
Encanto by Robert W. Smith
Air for Band by Frank Erickson
Centrifugal (for Percussion Ensemble) by Chris Crockarell
Pressure by Ryan Nowlin Freefall by David Shaffer
WIND ENSEMBLE
Urban Dances by Erik Morales
Ritual of the Tribe (for Percussion Ensemble) by Chris Brooks
First Suite in Eb by Gustav Holst
December 11th, FHS 7:00 pm
ORCHESTRA
Autumn and Winter from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
A Charlie Brown Christmas
CHORUS
Like It's Christmas
Remembering Decembers
Sweet Singing in the Choir
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
December 16th - FMS 6:00PM
7TH AND 8TH GRADE BANDS
December 18th - FMS 6:00PM
7TH AND 8TH GRADE Chorus and 7th/8th GRADE ORCHESTRA
Welcome
Franklin Public Schools
Music Department
Diane M. Plouffe - K-12 Director of Performing Arts
2025-2026 FPS Performing Arts Calendar
GOOD NEWS!
Middle School Orchestra is back in the school day.
Welcome Mr. Sergi, who is an alumni of Franklin High School. He studied viola performance at the Boston Conservatory and Boston University and is an active free lance musician. Mr. Sergi has also taught both group and private lessons through the Lifelong Music Academy for several years. We are exited to have you as our new Franklin Middle School Orchestra Director!
Meet your 25-26 Amazing Music Faculty!
FRANKLIN CULTURAL DISTRICT GRANTS
We thank the Franklin Cultural District for awarding the Franklin Public Schools Music Department 2 enrichment grants totaling $3,120! THANK YOU!!
Franklin Public Schools, JFK and Parmenter Elementary Schools: To bring music, dance, the arts and more cultural diversity to JF Kennedy and Parmenter Schools (where Ms. MacMurray is the music faculty member). ($1,000)
Franklin Public Schools Music Department, and the Franklin Public Schools: To contribute toward the purchase of needed quality string instruments to rebuild and strengthen middle school string programs. ($2,120)
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Youth Ensembles Enrichment Opportunities 2025-2026
Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Ensembles
Rhode Island Children's Chorus