Urán Christensen is one of our newest board members. The parent of a current cellist/Preludes violinist as well as a former HYSOC violinist, Urán plays no instruments herself, but loves
Christina Whiting is our new Program Manager. A writer, photographer, artist and adventurer, she is passionate about nurturing creativity, community, and connection. In her nearly 25 years in Homer, Christina
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
Homer OPUS continued to connect with the community by attending the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board meeting at Homer High School on March 4th. We were represented by students
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
‘Tis the season for giving! If your student has outgrown their instrument, please consider donating it to Homer OPUS this holiday season. Please reach out to Jessica Williams at programmanager@homeropus.org
This is OPUS’s second year participating in Carnegie Hall’s PlayUSA program, which has also supported OPUS with a grant of $20,000 annually for the last two years. As part of
Homer OPUS is excited to announce the addition of a part-time staff member to the organization. Jessica Williams has accepted the role of Program Manager and will be assisting Homer
Juneau, Alaska Music Matters is a ground-breaking community-based, tuition-free youth music organization that helps young people build learning and leadership skills through ensemble. JAMM leaders Lorrie Heagy and Meghan Johnson
At Paul Banks, Fireweed Academy, and Chapman School, more than 200 young musicians are singing, learning rhythms, practicing bow holds, and playing real and cardboard violins in their OPUS music