Opus Music School May/June 2022 Newsletter

Reminder: Opus Music School will be closed for Summer Break on
Saturday, July 2nd to Tuesday, July 5th, 2022.

 
 

Opus Music Festival Announcement!

The most exciting performance event at Opus is fast approaching- That's right! The Opus Music Festival is returning to the Hacienda Heights Park on September 24 for its 2nd year! Opus Music Festival is Hacienda Heights' 1st youth music and food fest. Here are the opportunities available:

Student Performances: Students can perform on our main festival stage by submitting an audition video. Audition videos are due Friday, July 22nd. Our panel of judges will place our opening acts and select who will secure our coveted top 10 headliner spots!

New this year - Our top 3 headliners will get the opportunity to perform a live set with a professional band on the main festival stage! We also have a very special celebrity judge that we will be announcing soon! Click the button below to submit your audition video or to learn more about auditioning for this year’s festival!


Vendor Booths: Are you a local small business? Rent a vendor space at Opus Music Festival! We will have a tented vendor area where you can meet face to face with your local customers in a fun environment! Click the button below to learn more about Vendor opportunities at this year’s festival.

Sponsors: Support our youth in music and arts in our local community of Hacienda Heights, help us fund our professional festival stage and audio/visual setup, and get word out about your business to a children and family demographic! Click the button below to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities at this year’s festival.

Opus Summer Tour 2022

The Opus Summer Tour is less than one month away and we're so excited for our students to get to perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City on July 12! We know our superstar students are going to put on an incredible concert- Audience tickets are now on sale for guests to watch this special day of music. Watch your emails for our official summer tour poster coming out soon!

 

What Happens to Lessons During the Summer?

Friendly reminder: Opus Music School operates year round for our students! Lessons are still scheduled as usual over the summertime.

We know that many of our students have exciting plans over the Summer, so if you need to withdraw while you're away, please fill out a withdrawal form by the 15th of your last month. Given our current high demand, unfortunately we are unable to hold any lesson time slots.

If you need to cancel any of your upcoming lessons, you can cancel them through your Opus Student Portal account or contact our office for assistance. For any cancelled lessons, students will receive a makeup lesson credit that can be used to sign up for any of our upcoming group makeup classes!

Opus Spring Recital Recap

Sunday, May 15th was a big day in Opus history as we put on our first in-person recital since 2020 for the 2022 Opus Spring Recital! With students of all ages, skill levels and instruments hitting the stage, our Opus Spring Recital was an incredible display of our student's talents at the Hacienda Heights Community Center.

Check out the video below for an insider look at this big day of music and celebration:

 

Check out our Opus Spring Recital 2022 Recap Video "Recital Harmony" on the Opus Music School Youtube channel!

 

Here's a preview of some photos from our recital! Recital participants will receive an email link to a digital photo album with all the pictures taken by our professional photographer.

 
 

May Student of the Month

Student Name: Kenzo J.
Age: 10
Instrument: Drums
Teacher: Mr. Devin

1. What do you like the most about taking music lessons at Opus Music School?
I like the cool instruments.

2. What do you like the most about your teacher?
Mr. Devin always gives me compliments on how I do in class.

3. What is your favorite piece to play and why?
"I Saw You Vent" because its an "Among Us" Song

4. What challenges have you faced when learning music and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge has been trying to slow down when I play. I have overcome it by practicing.

5. What is your goal with music?
My goal is to be the best.

6. What makes you unique? What are some of your other interests?
I think that what makes me unique is my interest and knowledge in History. I enjoy Anime, Roblox, and Jazz.

June Student of the Month

Student Name: Angel L.
Age: 18
Instrument: Violin
Teacher: Ms. Jinette

1. What do you like the most about taking music lessons at Opus Music School?
It's fun!

2. What do you like the most about your teacher?
Ms Jinette is supportive and caring.

3. What is your favorite piece to play and why?
"The Gavotte" because it’s a duet piece.

4. What challenges have you faced when learning music and how did you overcome it?
Sight reading. I created flash cards to better memorize the notes.

5. What is your goal with music?
To be an excellent violinist.

6. What makes you unique? What are some of your other interests?
I like to bake and play the piano.

Alanna G.
Angela F.
Angie M.
Ava B.
Chloe G.
Christopher M.
Claire W.
Demi G.
Elias A.
Ethan E.
Ethan T.
Evelyn C.
Evyn O.
Halia S.
Iris P.
Jingwen H.
Julianna P.

Jackson M.
Kara R.
Lauren Y.
Mahimaa B.
Malinda L.
Matthew H.
Meghan K.
Mira N.
Nicole R.
Nish J.
Patrick H.
Phoebe D.
Rodney C.
Sophia C.
Tristan H.
Vincent B.
Yuna C.

Summer Break - School CLOSED
Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 to Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

Opus Summer Tour at Carnegie Hall, New York City
Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at 8:00 PM ET
Tickets on Sale on carnegiehall.org

Opus Music Festival Auditions Due
Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST

Labor Day - School CLOSED
Monday, September 5th, 2022

Opus Music Festival at the Hacienda Heights Community Center
Saturday, September 24th, 2022 from 3-8 PM

Check our Instagram page @opusmusicschool for more updates!

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