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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.
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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
  • Job Openings
  • Learning Resources
    • Violin Teachers in the Homer Area
    • Summer Camps
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Supporter Spotlight

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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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May Day Celebration
Fireweed Frescoes May 4, 2024

May Day Celebration

Fireweed Frescoes wrapped up their season playing for a happy crowd at the May Day Celebration in the yard at Little Fireweed on Saturday, May 4. Adorned with flower crowns
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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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Fireweed Frescoes Kindergarteners Visit Girassol Learning Center
Fireweed Frescoes April 5, 2024

Fireweed Frescoes Kindergarteners Visit Girassol Learning Center

Fireweed Frescoes Kindergarteners shared their music and cardboard violins with Girassol Learning Center as part of Homer OPUS Festival of Strings on April 5th. Music brings people together! And these
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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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Welcome to the Violin Family
Chapman Eagle Ensemble, Fireweed Frescoes, Homer OPUS, Paul Banks Preludes February 14, 2024

Welcome to the Violin Family

This is why we do what we do! This month our kindergarten students at Chapman Elementary, Little Fireweed Academy and Paul Banks Elementary earned their “real” violins. Our students were
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Organization & Program Highlights

  • Chapman Eagle Ensemble (10)
  • Fireweed Frescoes (7)
  • Homer OPUS (23)
  • HYSOC (7)
  • Paul Banks Preludes (5)

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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Sea of Strings
Mariner Theater
25February
Spaghetti Feed & Youth Music Fundraiser
Chapman Elementary School 34215 Sterling Hwy, Anchor Point, AK 99556

Contact Us

programmanager@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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