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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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