Carnegie Hall’s Play USA
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
Welcome Our NEW Program Manager!
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
JAMM Visits Homer OPUS
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
Programs Up and Running
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
Welcome New Board Members
Lindsay Bear brings training in the sciences and a background in arts and arts administration to the OPUS Board. She is the parent of a Chapman Eagle Ensemble student. A
How Do You Say THANK YOU With a Violin?
OPUS programs are only possible with support from our donors. A generous gift from Two Sisters was recognized recently by a musical serenade from OPUS student Daniel Christ.
OPUS Joins Esteemed PlayUSA Cohort
Carnegie Hall’s PlayUSA program awarded OPUS a $20,000 grant last year to expand the violin-in-the-schools program to Chapman Elementary. Check out the amazing network of community-based music programsOPUS is now part
Daniel Perry is OPUS’s new Program Coordinator
Beloved violin teacher Daniel Perry has joined OPUS’s staff as Program Coordinator—the glue that holds OPUS’s programs together. He brings deep knowledge of the programs and people involved. We’re so