Summer Sessions Returns to The Franklin Theatre on June 23-25 with the Songwriting, Vocal Performance & Music Business Youth Conference
The third annual event for high school students will feature workshops from songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams and top Music Industry professionals
FRANKLIN, TN – February 26 – The Franklin Theatre, a crown jewel for culture, arts, and education located in the center of Downtown Franklin, will host the three-day Songwriting, Vocal Performance & Music Business Youth Conference on June 23 – 25, 2025. The third annual Summer Sessions will be hosted by Tennessee native songwriter and renowned arts entrepreneur Amanda Colleen Williams joined by top Music Industry professionals. Summer Sessions will focus on songwriting, vocal performance and how the music business works.
This one-of-a-kind conference for high school students, who are interested in the fields of songwriting, vocal performance and music business career paths. The conference will offer a mix of breakout sessions focused on the different tracks, connecting with peers sharing common interests, and concludes with a public performance at The Franklin Theatre. The curriculum-based approach highlights STEM and ELA Language Arts standards.
“We are thrilled to produce Summer Sessions for the third year,” said Eric Dilts, Managing Director of The Franklin Theatre. “This year’s session will be led by the incredibly talented Amanda Colleen Williams, and offer a deep dive into some of the most exciting parts of the music industry.”
“Summer Sessions has quickly become one of the most anticipated events at The Franklin Theatre, and we are honored to partner with Amanda Williams and her team this year,” said Bari Beasley, President and CEO of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. “Amanda has put together a wonderful curriculum and we look forward to supporting the students during their finale showcase at The Franklin Theatre.”
The cost of Summer Sessions is $225 for early registration. Need-based scholarships are available and made possible by our generous sponsors at Jackson. The conference will welcome 40 students on a rolling application. Visit THIS LINK to apply. Payment is not collected until after acceptance.
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/
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