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"Group activities and Chamber Music making not only encourage young players to make friends; they are also the best ways for young players to develop confidence and enjoy learning," as pedagogue Sheila Nelson said." STRAD, February 2007 NEW! 2010 OPUS Chamber Music Camp - Fact Sheet OPUS is proud of the achievements of the 2009 OPUS Chamber Music Camp, held August 1-7 at Benedictine University. Our deepest appreciation goes to Music Director Diana Schmuck, Camp Director Julia Challinor, Development Director Kathy Pirtle, Librarian Vivienne Venderley, Piano Coordinator Robert Sacks, the Orion Ensemble, and the entire faculty and teaching assistants. The "Listen to Our Young Artists" chamber music concert which included ensemble, handbell and orchestra performances was AWESOME! The Faculty Concert was also FABULOUS! A sample of the Camp Photos is provided below. Campers- you may order Faculty and/or Campers concert DVD (one of each) and the photo CD as souveniors. Contact opuscamp@gmail.com if interested. 2009 OPUS Chamber Music Camp Photos Special Thanks to Knox Presbyterian Church from the bottom of our heart for the campers' concert venue and use of handdbells. 2009 OPUS Chamber Music Camp Information - Welcome ORION ENSEMBLE Back as Ensemble in Residence The OPUS Camp Faculty 2009 OPUS Chamber Music Camp - Admission Form 2009 OPUS Chamber Music Camp Brochure 2009 OPUS Chamber Music Camp - Scholarship Form Recent OPUS Chamber Music Camp and Park Concerts OPUS is a charitable (IRS 501 c 3), not-for-profit organization that actively supports and promotes the orchestra activities in the Naperville District 203 schools. OPUS Mission OPUS is formed for the purpose of stimulating and encouraging students' interest in the orchestra program. OPUS members consist of parents, guardians, and patrons of Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and neighboring community elementary, junior high, and high school orchestra students. OPUS has the following goals and projects: Seeking a niche for youngsters to select and enjoy string instruments and orchestral music (e.g. Invited Symphony, Chamber, Quartet, & Workshops) Stimulating students' interest through recognition for achievements and participation (e.g., Certificates, Awards). Supporting student's advancement in music study through scholarships (e.g., to Summer Music Camp). Working closely with District's orchestra directors to improve curriculum (e.g., The Year 2000 White Paper). Increasing exchange of small group and large ensemble performances in the community within and outside schools (e.g., Practice Partners Program, East Meets West Music Arts group). Your membership (see form on bottom) will help keep OPUS programs running. Your membership for one academic year - OPUS welcomes everyone to join as members. "Orchestra is a community. Its essence is in collaboration." ALLEGRO: $25/year Family Membership for Active Members (w/Priorities & Board privilege) ALLEGRETTO: $15/year for Supporting Members. ANDANTE: For Patrons that contribute tax-dedutible free-will donations MEMBERSHIP AND SPIRIT WEAR FORMS Please MAIL your check to OPUS, P.O. Box 495, Naperville, IL 60566-0495