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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
Programs
Learning Resources
- Violin Teachers in the Homer Area
- Summer Camps
Events
Contact
Support Us
- Donate
- Supporter Spotlight

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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 (15)
Fireweed Frescoes (11)
Homer OPUS (41)
HYSOC (13)
Paul Banks Preludes (10)

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

27October

The Raven: A Spooky Strings Concert

West Homer Elementary School Gym

23October

Fireweed Academy Harvest Fest

995 Soundview Ave Suite 2, Homer, AK, United States, Alaska 99603

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director@homeropus.org

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355 W. Pioneer Avenue Ste.300
Homer, Alaska 99603

Homer 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.