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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 Shela Nelson said." STRAD, Feb 2007 OPUS Chamber Music Camp has been set for August 3-8 at Benedictine University. Details are provided below. The "Listening to Our Young Artists" Concert will be held Friday Aug 8th evening at the St. Procopius Abbey. Additionally, a Special Workshop will be held on May 4 at Naperville North High School (See Flyer Below) "Making Chamber Music with the Orion Ensemble" Workshop is supported by OPUS and Illinois Arts Council which is free of charge to all participants. All interested are welcome! The Orion Ensemble will perform a concert immediately after the Workshop on May 4th, 3:30-5:00 PM. May 4, 2008 WORKSHOP with Orion Ensemble at NNHS - Details May 4, 2008 Orion Ensemble CONCERT at NNHS - Flyer 2008 OPUS Chamber Music Camp Information - 2008 OPUS Chamber Music Summer Camp - Flyer Welcome to ORION ENSEMBLE as Faculty of Summer Camp 2008 OPUS Chamber Music Camp - Admission Form 2008 OPUS Chamber Music Camp - Fact Sheet 2008 OPUS Chamber Music Camp - Tentative Schedule 2008 OPUS Chamber Music Camp - Scholarship Form 2007 OPUS Strings Music Camp CONCERT PROGRAM 2007 OPUS STRINGS MUSIC CAMP - HANDBOOK 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