Franklin Music
Diane M. Plouffe, K-12 Director of Music
plouffed@franklinps.net
508-613-1650
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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
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Franklin Schools have many concerts coming up this spring! Here’s the full lineup for the spring. Please consider volunteering and we hope to see everyone at our events!
JAZZ CAFE
Join us for the 2026 Franklin Jazz Cafe on Friday, March 6th in the FHS Cafeteria beginning at 6PM. Students should arrive by 5:30PM. The event will feature two Middle School Jazz Bands, the FHS Jazz Combos and finally the FHS Monday Night Jazz Band. Light refreshments will be served. See you there!
JAZZ BAND
Monday Night Jazz Band will be performing at the MAJE Central District festival on Thursday, March 5th at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. All Monday Night Jazz students should report to the FHS Band room at 5:00PM.
ALL TOWN SHOWCASE CONCERTS
The All Town Showcase Concerts are exciting evenings of Band, Chorus and Orchestras from grades 7-12. These concerts also provide our students with a practice run of their MICCA Festival performances and gives their families a sneak peak to our progress. The performances will take place over two evenings. Due to an anticipated large audience for the March 17th concert, we have made some changes to the performance schedule. It is very important for all families to review your child's schedule and arrival/dismissal timelines. Thank you for your cooperation.
March 17th - Chorus and Orchestra (IMPORTANT - ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL REQUESTS)CLICK HERE
March 19th - Bands - Arrive at 5:30PM for a 6:00PM Concert
JR. DISTRICT
Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into the 2026 Jr. District Honor Ensembles!
Preston Calvert - Tenor Saxophone, Jack Cleary - Trombone, Cameron Fusi - Trombone, Alexandra Schneider - Voice, Ashley Segal - Voice
ALL STATE
Please find all All State participation HERE. If you have any questions, please reach out to your music teacher.
MICCA TIMES MARCH 28, 2026
The FHS String and Repertory Orchestras will be performing at Bellingham HS. Considering its close proximity to FHS, I am asking orchestra members only to provide their own transportation to the MICCA Festival this year. If any family cannot provide transportation, please let Mrs. Plouffe know so that we may set up a car pool.
All other ensembles who are performing at further locations will ride a bus.
FHS
Repertory Orchestra
Meet @ Bellingham HS 7:45 AM
Performing - 8:30 AM
Parent Pick Up - 11:30AM
FHS String Orchestra
Meet @ Bellingham HS 9:45 AM
Performing - 10:30 AM
Parent Pick Up - 11:30AM
FHS Concert Band - Hopkinton
Arrive @ Franklin HS 7:00 AM
Performing - 8:30 AM
Return to FHS - 1:00PM
FHS Wind Ensemble - Hopkinton
Arrive @ Franklin HS 7:00 AM
Performing - 10:30 AM
Return to FHS - 1:00PM
FHS Chorus - Norwood
Arrive @ Franklin HS 12:00PM
Performing - 1:40 PM
Return to FHS - 5:30PM
FHS Treble Chorus - Norwood
Arrive @ Franklin HS 12:00PM
Performing - 3:00 PM
Return to FHS - 5:30PM
NYC TRIP APRIL 17&18 .
We will be holding a Mandatory Family Meeting on Wednesday, April 8th at 7PM in the FHS Auditorium. All travelling students and at least one parent/guardian must attend. At this meeting, we will review behavior expectations, the trip itinerary, introduce you to your chaperone groups and travel agent.
UPDATED ITINERARY as of 2/27
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are strongly recommended at the high school level. We have found much success in our lesson program.
The Lifelong Music Academy offers lessons on all instruments.
Lifelong Music Academy (All instruments)
Don Krishnaswami (617-821-0597)(MrKstudiolessons@gmail.com) (violin and viola)
Encore Music (All instruments and voice)
RI Philharmonic Music School (All instruments and voice)
FRANKLIN MUSIC BOOSTERS
Franklin Music Boosters is a group of dedicated parents whose mission is to support our Franklin Music Department and every student involved in the wide variety of instrumental and vocal music programs in Franklin. Fundraising events, football games, concerts, competitions, festivals and trips are all a part of a robust music program.
All parents are invited and welcome to join! Our next meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, March 4th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. All meetings take place in room 145 at FHS. Enter through the Community Entrance. (25-26 Meeting Dates: 2/11, 3/4, 4/1, 4/29, 6/17)
Upcoming Events:
MARCH
5 Monday Night Jazz Band MAJE District Jazz Festival
6 FHS Jazz Cafe 6:00PM. FHS Cafe
14 Monday Night Jazz Band MAJE State Finals
17 All Town Showcase Concert (Chorus/Orch) FHS 6PM
19 All Town Showcase Concert (Bands) FHS 6PM
19-21 All State Music Festival
28 MICCA Festival
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