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Homer OPUS is a nonprofit organization that delivers string-based music programs to youth ages kindergarten through 12th grade and adults in Homer, Alaska. We believe broad access to music education changes children's lives and transforms community.
director@homeropus.org
Homer OPUS
  • Homer OPUS
    • Mission and Vision
    • About Homer OPUS
    • Staff and Board
    • Latest News
  • Programs
    • Chapman Eagle Ensemble
    • Fireweed Frescoes
    • Paul Banks Preludes
    • HYSOC – Youth Orchestra
    • Codas – Adult Ensemble
  • Learning Resources
    • Violin Teachers in the Homer Area
    • Summer Camps
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Supporter Spotlight

Chapman Eagle Ensemble

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Amazing OPUS Student – Kadence
Chapman Eagle Ensemble, Homer OPUS, HYSOC February 26, 2026

Amazing OPUS Student – Kadence

Homer Youth String Orchestra Club Allegros member and Chapman Violin Club member Kadence designed this year’s Snow Rondi button. Talk about multitalented!
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Snow Rondi Chapman Eagle Ensemble
Chapman Eagle Ensemble, Homer OPUS February 24, 2026

Snow Rondi Chapman Eagle Ensemble

Chapman Eagles dazzled crowds twice this year during the Anchor Point Snow Rondi! The Chapman Violin Club, our afterschool program for 3rd-4th grade violinists, performed at the Spaghetti Feed on
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Suzuki Milestone
Chapman Eagle Ensemble, Fireweed Frescoes, Homer OPUS February 20, 2026

Suzuki Milestone

We are so proud of our 2nd graders and are excited to see what else they can accomplish!
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THANK YOU Chapman School
Chapman Eagle Ensemble, Homer OPUS April 6, 2025

THANK YOU Chapman School

Thank you Chapman School staff, parents, and students for raising more than $1,000 for Homer OPUS through your Snow Rondi Spaghetti Feed fundraiser, and to everyone who enjoyed a tasty
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Generous Support Enabled the Purchase of New Violin Kits
Chapman Eagle Ensemble, Fireweed Frescoes, Homer OPUS, Paul Banks Preludes February 6, 2025

Generous Support Enabled the Purchase of New Violin Kits

Thank you to the the Gary Thomas 100 Men Project, Global Credit Union, and the Homer Foundation for their generous support that enabled us to purchase new violin kits for our
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Gryphons and Peanuts and Eagles, oh my!
Chapman Eagle Ensemble, Fireweed Frescoes, Homer OPUS, Paul Banks Preludes April 17, 2024

Gryphons and Peanuts and Eagles, oh my!

Wednesday morning bright and early, Homer OPUS’ in-school violin programs helped start the monthly KPBSD Administrators meeting off in style. This collaborative and joyful music making with the Chapman Eagle
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Play-In
Chapman Eagle Ensemble, Fireweed Frescoes April 8, 2024

Play-In

Chapman Eagle Ensemble and Fireweed Frescoes 2nd graders share music at a violin play-in at Chapman School as part of Homer OPUS’s Festival of Strings on April 12th. 80 OPUS
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UAF Alaska Trio Visit
Chapman Eagle Ensemble, Fireweed Frescoes, Paul Banks Preludes April 4, 2024

UAF Alaska Trio Visit

Homer OPUS musicians from Chapman, Paul Banks and Fireweed enjoy a concert by the UAF Alaska Trio as part of their OPUS Festival of Strings on April 4th. Over 200
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Anchor Point Senior Center Visit
Chapman Eagle Ensemble March 28, 2024

Anchor Point Senior Center Visit

Chapman Eagle Ensemble visited and performed on March 28th.
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Strings in Our Community
Chapman Eagle Ensemble March 2, 2024

Strings in Our Community

In the recent weeks, we’ve seen this sense of connection in our own community. We watched the Chapman School Eagle Ensemble blossoming as they performed at the Cabin Fever Talent
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Organization & Program Highlights

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  • Fireweed Frescoes (9)
  • Homer OPUS (38)
  • HYSOC (13)
  • Paul Banks Preludes (8)

In the Press

Kids show off string skills in youth orchestra performance By Emilie Springer • May 4, 2023

Local music director, teacher, and performer nurtures Homer’s music scene By Christina Whiting • April 20, 2023

Fostering a lifelong love of music:’ violin program expands to Anchor Point students By Hope McKenney • October 28, 2022

Youth orchestra to bring the sounds of Halloween to costume concert By Jacob Dye • October 27, 2022

Young musicians release video of socially distanced project By Michael Armstrong • August 19, 2020

Low and Lower perform for Homer Youth String Orchestra Club By jlockwood • January 15, 2020

100 Women Who Care donates $10,000 to OPUS music program By Staff report Homer News • April 10, 2019

Young musicians record ‘Blue Ice’ at Grewingk Glacier By Michael Armstrong • October 12, 2017

Rhythm Future Quartet connects with students By Tara Hueper • April 20, 2017

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Events

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HYSOC Scherzos
Bubbles Soda Parlor
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HYSOC Allegros
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Contact Us

director@homeropus.org
MAILING ADDRESS
355 W. Pioneer Avenue Ste.300
Homer, Alaska 99603

Homer OPUSHomer OPUS runs violins-in-the-schools programs in kindergarten through second grade classrooms at Paul Banks Elementary, Fireweed Academy, and Chapman  School, along with an after school string ensemble program that provides comprehensive string education through high school. OPUS is a grant- and donation-funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with programs made possible by volunteers.

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