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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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Sea of Strings 2025
Homer OPUS April 22, 2025

Sea of Strings 2025

Homer OPUS would like to thank everyone who helped to make this year’s Sea of Strings concert such a success. 
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THANK YOU Jeff Williams
Homer OPUS April 6, 2025

THANK YOU Jeff Williams

Creating a template in his shop and using his specialized tools, community member Jeff Williams mass produced enough cardboard violin bodies for all of the OPUS kindergartners during the past
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Pre-Concert Mentoring
Homer OPUS, HYSOC April 6, 2025

Pre-Concert Mentoring

Several members of our adult Codas ensemble spent time with our violins-in-the-schools and after school students, providing mentorship, inspiration, and encouragement in preparation for the concert. Thank you David Clemens,
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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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Welcome New Board Members
Homer OPUS August 16, 2024

Welcome New Board Members

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
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Welcome New Program Manager
Homer OPUS August 14, 2024

Welcome New Program Manager

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
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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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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board Meeting
Homer OPUS, Paul Banks Preludes March 4, 2024

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board Meeting

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
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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

10April
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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