Opus 118 is pleased to unveil our new and improved website! We have worked hard to update the site to include information and news that is helpful and current. We encourage Opus 118 families and fans alike to take a look at the new website to learn more about who we are and what we do.

In addition to being easier on the eyes, the layout is more interactive and easier to navigate quickly. You will notice there are more streamlined menu options, icons to take you to our social media pages, and more convenient ways for you to get in touch with us.

There are a few things our current families should explore right now:

• The News section: Opus 118 will be posting our latest information, including concert and recital information, our most recent newsletters, and highlights from the year.
• The Calendar: Our calendar for academic year 2014-2015 is posted and updated for this year.
• The Contact section: Our phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing address are posted conveniently in one place.
• The Who We Are section: Get to know Opus 118’s faculty by reading their bios and see what exciting musical opportunities they have had.

We plan to continue expanding our social media outreach, so keep in touch! We hope you enjoy the new website!

We were thrilled to begin Opus 118’s second annual 100-Day Practice Challenge on Monday, January 12th! The challenge, which encourages students to practice at least 80 days in a 100-day span, will end on Tuesday, April 21st.

Here’s how it works:

• Students take home a weekly practice chart with personalized assignments from their teachers
• Students return their weekly practice charts to their teachers signed by their parents to verify how many days they practiced that week
• Teachers file the weekly practice charts and tally how many days the students have practiced

At the end of the 100 days, all students who have practiced more than 80 days (not including lessons and ensembles) will get to play in our special recital hour, followed by a pizza party with healthy snacks.  They will also receive prizes depending on whether they reached 80, 90, or 100 days of practicing!

Last year – our first year with the practice challenge – was very successful and parents let us know that it acted as an incentive for many students to find time to practice daily. We are very excited to see the progress our students will make over this time and look forward to hearing them at the special recital on Friday, May 1st!

 

Stay in-the-know on all things Opus 118 with a web copy of our fall newsletter! This issue includes an introduction to our new faculty, an interview with intern Nicole Wright, information on our expanding teacher training efforts, an exciting opportunity for Opus 118 students aboard the Lennon Bus, and a tribute to Lynelle Smith.

Find it here or by clicking the photo above!