Violins in the Schools
Our K-2 program is off to a joy filled 2026-27 school year full of music! We are so proud to continue to partner with the Kenai Peninsula School District to
Cardboard Violins
OPUS kindergarteners at Chapman School, Fireweed Academy, and Paul Banks Elementary School made over 80 cardboard violins in September! Thank you to all the families and friends who came to
Suzuki Milestone
We are so proud of our 2nd graders and are excited to see what else they can accomplish!
Fireweed Frescoes Harvest Festival
The Fireweed Frescoes had their first performance of the year at Fireweed’s annual Harvest Festival on October 17th! Our kindergarteners demonstrated their violin skills including rest position, playing position, and
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
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
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
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
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