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On May 2, 2024, Franklin Road Academy’s Department of Fine Arts hosted the annual FRAnkie Awards ceremony for upper school students in the Scarlett Family Chapel.
Fine and Performing Arts
At FRA, the arts are a priority, and our arts offerings complement our intellectual, athletics, and spiritual pursuits, lending a creative outlet to let students' minds solve problems in unexpected new ways.
Our students are encouraged to explore various forms of art as they progress through middle and upper school, and many of our graduates are pursuing their artistic passions in college and beyond.
Vocal Arts
Dance Program
Theatre
Visual Arts
Instrumental
FOTA
Art News
![Upper School Students Bring "The 39 Steps" To the Stage!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714137307/franklinroadacademycom/yvjg3gyd7orpa9j42soi/UpperSchoolDrama.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714137307/franklinroadacademycom/yvjg3gyd7orpa9j42soi/UpperSchoolDrama.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714137307/franklinroadacademycom/yvjg3gyd7orpa9j42soi/UpperSchoolDrama.png","width":800}])
Upper school drama presents The 39 Steps. The drama is about a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy.
![Upper School Students Selected to Attend Governor’s School of the Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711130985/franklinroadacademycom/ekupsp2cv47wyhv71mud/GovernorsSchoolStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711130985/franklinroadacademycom/ekupsp2cv47wyhv71mud/GovernorsSchoolStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711130985/franklinroadacademycom/ekupsp2cv47wyhv71mud/GovernorsSchoolStory.png","width":800}])
Upper school students and 11th graders Shelby Franklin, Ella Grace Beasley, and Ava Olson were recently selected to attend Governor’s School of the Arts this summer.
![Upper School Student Recognized and Presented with Artistic Achievement Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707420297/franklinroadacademycom/gnoti528beterw5sk998/AbbyDittoArtAwardStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707420297/franklinroadacademycom/gnoti528beterw5sk998/AbbyDittoArtAwardStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707420297/franklinroadacademycom/gnoti528beterw5sk998/AbbyDittoArtAwardStory.png","width":800}])
Senior Abby Ditto was honored at Cheekwood on Saturday, Feb. 3, for winning a Silver Key Award for her Senior Art Portfolio, “Water,” in the Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Awards ceremony. Her work will be displayed digitally at the Cheekwood exhibit until Mar. 10.
![Middle and Upper School Students Named to Honors Choir]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707227615/franklinroadacademycom/m6n8i0zicux3kqvcvsrq/MS_USHonorsChoirStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707227615/franklinroadacademycom/m6n8i0zicux3kqvcvsrq/MS_USHonorsChoirStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707227615/franklinroadacademycom/m6n8i0zicux3kqvcvsrq/MS_USHonorsChoirStory.png","width":800}])
Olive Slocum, a freshman, has earned a place in the Freshmen Honors Choir of the Middle Tennessee Vocal Association.
![Upper School Students Bring "Into the Woods" To the Stage!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699556942/franklinroadacademycom/xfunpnxurbjaiscwj9e9/IntotheWoodsStory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699556942/franklinroadacademycom/xfunpnxurbjaiscwj9e9/IntotheWoodsStory.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699556942/franklinroadacademycom/xfunpnxurbjaiscwj9e9/IntotheWoodsStory.jpg","width":800}])
Our upper school students bring James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical "Into the Woods" to life on stage.
![Little Women Production]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668166458/franklinroadacademycom/eyzxtq6j9frdlzkssgx8/315388996_675939657322387_2005232423658169609_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668166458/franklinroadacademycom/eyzxtq6j9frdlzkssgx8/315388996_675939657322387_2005232423658169609_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668166458/franklinroadacademycom/eyzxtq6j9frdlzkssgx8/315388996_675939657322387_2005232423658169609_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668166458/franklinroadacademycom/eyzxtq6j9frdlzkssgx8/315388996_675939657322387_2005232423658169609_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668166458/franklinroadacademycom/eyzxtq6j9frdlzkssgx8/315388996_675939657322387_2005232423658169609_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668166458/franklinroadacademycom/eyzxtq6j9frdlzkssgx8/315388996_675939657322387_2005232423658169609_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of “Little Women” is brought to life on stage by our upper school students. Filled with adventure, heartbreak, and hope, these little women find their voices with joyful songs, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message. Join us in the FRA Theater tonight through Saturday to cheer on our upper school students in this fantastic production!
Tickets can be reserved here:
TICKETS
![Multiple students gather on stage to accept their awards granted by an inclusive christian middle school in Nashville, TN.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651615869/franklinroadacademycom/r5utak2dbxe84ozyqory/FrankieAwards050422.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651615869/franklinroadacademycom/r5utak2dbxe84ozyqory/FrankieAwards050422.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1651615869/franklinroadacademycom/r5utak2dbxe84ozyqory/FrankieAwards050422.png","width":800}])
On May 3, 2022 nineteen Franklin Road Academy’s Department of Fine Arts hosted the annual FRAnkie Awards ceremony for upper school students in the Scarlett Family Chapel. The FRAnkie Awards are a time-honored tradition at FRA celebrating the hard work and dedication put forth by upper school fine arts students throughout the year. Equivalent to the Oscars or Grammys, we are so proud of each of these upper school students and the hard work they have put into each of their crafts.
![FRA Welcomes New Choir Director for 2022-23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649873325/franklinroadacademycom/ojzbieeyxjvvhhqgmwkm/AshleyWillits.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649873325/franklinroadacademycom/ojzbieeyxjvvhhqgmwkm/AshleyWillits.jpg","width":432}])
Franklin Road Academy recently hired Ashley Willits as the new choral director for their middle and upper school music program.
Willits holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and music from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Arts degree in education and single subject music credential from Santa Clara University.
![Student Spotlight: Emerson Hood]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648133629/franklinroadacademycom/w6g412kxnyxqw42ghfcq/EmersonHood-0084.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1648133629/franklinroadacademycom/w6g412kxnyxqw42ghfcq/EmersonHood-0084.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1648133629/franklinroadacademycom/w6g412kxnyxqw42ghfcq/EmersonHood-0084.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1648133629/franklinroadacademycom/w6g412kxnyxqw42ghfcq/EmersonHood-0084.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1648133629/franklinroadacademycom/w6g412kxnyxqw42ghfcq/EmersonHood-0084.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1648133629/franklinroadacademycom/w6g412kxnyxqw42ghfcq/EmersonHood-0084.jpg","width":2200}])
I have so much fun designing earrings! I love being able to make new designs, use different combinations, and choose different stones. After being gifted an earring-making kit for my birthday two years ago, I found my love for making jewelry. After a few different designs, I had lots of people asking me for a pair of earrings. I was selling them at camp, to family members, and even just friends who saw them. My projects were really doing well so I decided it was time to start a business!