"I attended the camp last year. It was really great to be around kids who had
as much of an interest in music as I do. I enjoyed the various classes
and instruction sessions. The experience of working with an ensemble
(well, a couple of ensembles) gave me a new view of music. I would like
to participate in the camp again to gain more experience and learn even
more."
Alexander, Piano, 16
"During my last two years at OPUS, I had the wonderful experience of meeting
other people and sharing the art of music with them. The new techniques
and genres of pieces learned made me want to sign up for the 2011 OPUS
Camp."
Yasha, Violin, 15
"My experience in OPUS was meaningful to me because I was given the opportunity
to play music with people of varying backgrounds which helped me become
a better leader. Overall, I feel that OPUS not only helped my musical
skills grow, but it presented me with opportunities to allow me to become
a better leader and a person as a whole. This is why I would like to
attend OPUS once again this summer."
Quinn, Clarinet, 14
"At OPUS, I had a fantastic chamber music experience unlike any other. It’s
rare that high school students branch out past a full orchestra experience,
so OPUS was my first time with chamber music at a serious level. It
opened my eyes to all of the different possibilities of music. Furthermore,
my experience at OPUS further strengthened my love and passion for music."
Molly, Bass, 18
"When I had attended the OPUS camp in previous years, I’ve always had fun,
which was important to be because it helped remind me why I like playing
violin. Also, I always learn something new about music, whether it is
a genre, a composer, or just general knowledge that I never seemed to
remember to look up, but was all incredibly interesting. The people
at OPUS, campers, faculty, and TAs, are very friendly and fun to work
with and meet, as well. I appreciate this, as it helps me find my musical
niche. In short, OPUS reminds me how music is such a meaningful and
important part of my life."
Eunice, Violin, 15
"Everything about OPUS just makes me yearn to come back each year. The staff
and the T.A.s are great. They helped me completely transform my playing.
The camp is a good mix of serious practice and interesting workshops.
The members of the Orion ensemble work so hard to make it both fun and
beneficial to us. I also look forward to seeing my old OPUS friends
and making new ones throughout the week. It’s great to see how much
others have improved, both the individuals and the groups as a whole.
I love OPUS so much, that every year after the final concert, I’m sad
because I have to wait 51 weeks before the next camp."
