Opus School of the Arts

Gig at Battleground Community Center
2014-03-22 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Battleground Art Alliance has invited Opus students to perform for a 45 minute set during their art show, Saturday, March 22nd from 11:00-11:45 at the Battleground Community Center. The Opus gig will end with a Jam Band performance of all the students that participate in playing their solo pieces. Songs will include Down By the Bay, Brown-Eyed Girl, Three Little Birds and Surfin’ USA. Students may play on as many of them as they wish. We currently have only room for one more keyboardist, two guitarists which will got to the first takers.
This is a family friendly event and something to do to get the kids out to see great art and other activities.

Upper Class gig open to public
2014-03-11 05:00 - 19:00
Balanced Physical Therapy has hired the Opus “Upper Class” to provide music for the Grand Opening ceremony of their building. The Opus Upper Class offers a professional level of entertainment for any event combining our most advanced students with an instructor. Come see what an Upper Class performance looks and sounds like. Get buffed while listening to great live music. Tuesday, March 11th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Playing Party
2014-02-24 06:30 - 19:00
Invited students play for each other and perform their pieces. The hitch is that everyone present must perform something. That means everyone including parents and teachers.

Parade - A Musical
2014-01-30 19:30 - 2014-02-08 21:00
Opus Piano instructor, James Pick is the musical director for this George Fox University production.
Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 and Feb. 6-8 at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.
Synopsis: Based on historical events in Atlanta, Ga. (1913), Parade dramatizes the racially charged trial of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager who is wrongly accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl under his employ. As the press and the public call for his execution, Leo learns to rely on the power of love in the midst of injustice. Winner of the 1999 Tony Awards for Best Book (Uhry) and Best Original Musical Score (Robert Brown), Parade is a dynamic and powerful musical that will take your breath away.

Reflection Vineyards Pour For More
2014-01-25 19:00 - 22:00
The Opus Upper Class will provide music for the Pour For More event hosted by Reflection Vineyards which is a benefit for the Children Cancer Association. Space is limited and you must reserve a spot by visiting the link provided.

Open Mic at Lava Java
2014-01-10 06:00 - 22:00
Current and past students roost up the joint with talent galore.
Come check em’ out and be prepared to be served the best coffee Ridgefield has to offer served, if your lucky, by Antonio Pickett.

Autumnal Concert
2013-11-24 15:00 - 17:00
The 4th Annual Autumnal Concert Featuring Opus students and a few special guests for one performance only.
Bands, small ensembles and soloists perform a variety of music genres.

Holiday Gift Fair
2013-11-23 11:00 - 11:45
The Opus HGF band performs rockin’ Christmas classics and a few surprises during this festive event at the Clark County Events Center.

Opus students open for Angel Steel Concert
2013-10-26 08:00 - 22:00
Blake and Bret Johnson and band open for local rocker. $10 tickets, show at Old Liberty Theater.

Heritage Days in Ridgefield, WA
2013-09-14 11:00 - 13:00
Opus band, Avante-Garde will perform a set they put together over the past 6 weeks. The band is directed by Opus guitar guru Kyle, who also sings on a few songs. They will perform outside by the community center across the street in Davis Park between 11-1. There will also be random Opus students filling in any extra space before or after Avante-Garde…maybe students from In My Car:)

Opus Students at The Brickhouse in Vancouver
2013-08-28 21:00 - 22:00
Opus students Blake and Bret, along with their band Despite Rejection, will be at The Brickhouse on Wednesday, August 28th roughly 9:00. The goal is to showcase their talent and how many followers that they have so The Brickhouse will bring them back for a full set. They will bring a reprise of their set from the street dance in La Center on Saturday, August 24th which was a total success.

Music Man
2013-08-18 14:00 - 16:00
See August 9th date for all information including description, dates and times.

Music Man
2013-08-17 19:30 - 20:00, 2013-08-16 19:30 - 20:00
See the August 9th date for all information including description, dates and times.

CouvaPalooza Music Festival
2013-08-17
Opus signature band, In My Car, performs a 35 minute set Saturday, August 17 at 10:00am at Clark College campus in Vancouver, WA.
In My Car will be debut two original songs.
Tickets $25

Music Man
2013-08-11 11:00 - 14:00
See the August 9th date for information including description, dates and times.

Music Man
2013-08-10 14:00 - 16:00
Visit the August 9th date for information including performance dates and times and description.

Music Man
2013-08-09 19:30 - 21:00
Two Opus instructors are involved with this production.
Musical Direction by James Pick (Opus piano instructor)
Partnered Teen Ensemble, Courtney Clark (Opus voice instructor)

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man tells the story of con man Harold Hill. He arrives in River City intending to cheat the community by selling them music lessons and the promise of a boy’s marching band although he has no musical skill. His plan is foiled when he falls for the town librarian, and he manages to enrich the town with a love of music and learn a lesson in moral responsibility instead.
Performances
Friday, August 9 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 10 at 2 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 11 at 2 pm
Friday, August 16 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 17 at 2 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 18 at 2 pm

Opus band In My Car at Battleground Harvest June 19th
2013-07-19 18:00 - 19:00
Opus band In My Car, who rocked the 4th of July parade and main stage afterward, will be playing an acoustic set at the Battleground Harvest Festival Friday, July 19th, 6-7 in the Lewis River Room. Come check them out…for free!

Test Event
2013-06-13
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Spring Break - no lessons
2013-04-01 08:00 - 2013-04-05 17:00

South Ridge Carnival
2013-03-09 17:00 - 19:00
Opus open jam at the South Ridge Elementary School Carnival

Reflection Vineyards Wine Dinner
2013-03-02 18:30 - 22:00
Opus instructors and invited students to play for the Reflection Vineyards Northwest Wine Pairing Dinner

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2013-01-21 08:00 - 17:00
Opus follows the Ridgefield School District calendar for holidays and will be closed for group classes. Private lesson teachers will contact their families with further details.

Annie Musical
2013-01-19 02:00 - 16:00
Opus instructor James Pick is the music director of this production of Annie at Heritage High School. He arranged a selected piece that is normally not in the stage show making for a unique performance. 7825 NE 130th Avenue Vancouver, WA 98682
Schedule This Saturday 1/19/13Showing at 2:00 and 7:00
Next week Thursday/Friday 1/22/13, 1/23/13 showing 7:00

First day of Winter Term
2013-01-03 08:00 - 17:00

Opus Closed for the Holidays, call for retail sales appointment
2012-12-21 08:00 - 2013-01-02 17:00

Portland Jazz Composers' Ensemble
2012-12-15 21:00 - 23:00
Opus guitar instructor Dan Duval leads the Porland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble.
This Saturday, December 15th, the Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble will be playing its annual Fall Concert! Saturday, December 15th
9:00 – 12:00
Secret Society Lounge
$15

2012 Autumnal Concert
2012-12-09 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday, December 9, 2:00-4:00
Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield, WA
Tickets $10

Holiday Gift Fair
2012-11-17 13:00 - 14:00
Students perform at the Event Center for the Holiday Gift Fair. 1:00 on the main stage
