Summer Sessions Returns to The Franklin Theatre on July 13–15
The fourth annual event for high school students features immersive songwriting, vocal performance & music business workshops led by top music industry professionals
FRANKLIN, TN – April 6 – The Franklin Theatre, owned and operated by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, and a crown jewel for culture, arts, and education located in the center of Downtown Franklin, will host the fourth-annual Summer Sessions from July 13–15, from 9 AM to 3 PM daily. The three-day program will be led by award-winning songwriter and producer, Trey Bruce.
The Songwriting, Vocal Performance & Music Business Youth Workshop is for 9th–12th grade students who are interested in learning the basics of songwriting, vocal performance, and the music business. The workshop will be led by music industry professionals and offer a mix of breakout sessions focused on the different tracks.
“Summer Sessions is an experience unlike any other, and it continues to grow in popularity, selling out last year,” said Eric Dilts, Managing Director of The Franklin Theatre. “Through this program, we provide students in our community with real-world experience and access to award-winning professionals in the music industry. We’re very thankful to our partners for their support in helping students chart their path in the music industry.”
“Education is central to Franklin Theatre’s mission, and we are excited to present the fourth annual Summer Sessions to support students interested in all facets of the music industry,” said Paul Jankowski, Summer Sessions founder and CEO of brand-building agency New Heartland Group.
The workshop will be led by Trey Bruce, with breakout sessions led by senior-level music business executives and accomplished songwriters. Trey is an Emmy-winning songwriter, producer, and publisher whose work has defined parts of Nashville’s creative landscape for over three decades. With more than 900 copyrights, 15 ASCAP Awards, and 10 #1 singles, his catalog has earned widespread recognition across genres and generations. His songs have been recorded by Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Travis, Diamond Rio, Reba McEntire, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, and Carrie Underwood, among many others.
The session is limited to 50 students. Early registration will open on April 3 and will be $150, with regular registration increasing to $200 starting on May 1. Registration fee includes lunch each day and a Summer Sessions t-shirt, plus 2 tickets to the Franklin Theatre Songwriter Series on the evening of July 15.
For more information, please visit: https://www.franklintheatre.com/summer-sessions/
ABOUT THE FRANKLIN THEATRE
Following a complete restoration by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County in 2011, the historic Franklin Theatre (Est. 1937) reopened its doors as a state-of-the-art live music venue featuring performances by world-renowned artists. The theater also honors its heritage by continuing to show movies. Franklin Theatre’s mission is to provide world-class, diverse performing arts experiences to residents and visitors alike and to be a platform for local philanthropic engagement and education, all delivered with unparalleled guest service.
For more information about The Franklin Theatre, visit www.franklintheatre.com.
ABOUT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Thanks to its visionary stewardship and the support of donors throughout the community, notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas bring an estimated 300,000+ locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year that creates more than a $10 million economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and its newest historic adaptive reuse project: The History & Culture Center of Williamson County. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County continues to fundraise for the full construction and completion of Franklin Grove, which will be one of the premiere landmark destinations that creates a sense of place, timelessness and beauty for all people to engage with education, art, history, nature and community.
In addition, it relies on support from the community to put on its popular free festivals such as Pumpkin Fest, Main Street Festival, and Dickens of a Christmas, as well as to drive vital preservation initiatives and education opportunities. For more information on donating, visit: https://williamsonheritage.org/donate/
