Opus School of the Arts

The Autumnal 2015
2015-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
The Autumnal is one of two large annual concerts presented by Opus. Opus students will perform in two full rock bands, duets, and solos.
Tickets: $10 family friendly
Get there early or buy your tickets in advance at both Opus locations.

Hometown Celebration
2015-12-05 11:00 - 13:00
Opus bands, Deciduous and Magenta will perform and warm up the hometown crowd this year at the Overlook Park stage beginning at 11:00. If you cannot make our Autumnal Concert on Dec. 6th, then this will be your opportunity to hear the two groups play their set.

Urban Style gig
2015-12-04 17:00 - 19:00
Opus students will offer a showcase at Urban Style Salon in Downtown Camas as part of their First Fridays from 5-7. Come get your haircut while listening to some great live music. The Opus Jam Band and a variety of Soloists will play and sing for your enjoyment.

Wine and Jazz Benefit
2015-11-21 18:00 - 21:00
Opus students will perform, opening up for the group, Music in the Vines, raising money for the Ridgefield Public Library.

Ukulele Ladies at Camas Girls' Night Out
2015-09-24 18:00 - 18:30
The Ukulele Ladies will be playing a set at this year’s Camas Girls’ Night Out. The Ukulele Ladies are a group of all women who learn/laugh together in a group lesson at Opus. Their set list keeps growing and so does their laughter. This is a fun set of songs played by a fun group of gals.

Vancouver International Food Festival
2015-09-13 19:00 - 19:45
Opus student band, Magenta, with special guests is back for this year’s festival. The Vancouver International Food Festival is an annual festival presenting and producing an international affair of food, music, dance, and carnival.

Oktoberfest
2015-09-12 17:00 - 19:00
Opus student band, Magenta, takes the stage at this year’s Ridgefield Oktoberfest held at Overlook Park. First Annual Oktoberfest in Ridgefield. A family friendly festival with games, music, dancing, and traditional Oktoberfest sausages, baked potatoes and beer.

Fall Term Group Classes Begin
2015-09-08 16:00 - 18:00
Fall term group classes begin for both Ridgefield and Camas locations on Tuesday September 8th. See “Fall 2015 Schedule” for the location you want to attend.
Private lessons are on their normal month to month schedule. We are open on Monday, September 7th, Labor Day for regularly schedule lessons.

Clark County Fair
2015-08-12 20:00 - 20:45
Opus Band, Magenta, and invited guests will perform a set on the Columbia stage by the food courts from 8:00-9:00. Come enjoy an evening at the county fair, eat some yummy food and listen to a great band.

National Night Out
2015-08-04 17:00 - 20:00
Opus student band, Magenta, will provide live music between 6-7:30. This is the same group that rocked the 4th of July main stage after the parade. Come join the fun and visit all the vendor booths!

Mad Scientist Guitar Clinic
2015-08-01 13:00 - 14:00
Opus School of Music’s Guitar Department Chair, Ryan Meagher (pronounced Marr), will spend time with local guitarists of all ages and skill levels exploring topics like sound, improvisation, composition, and career opportunities in the field of music.

Rover Romp
2015-08-01 10:00 - 12:00
Opus Students will provide dog lovers of all types with acoustic music out in the fields of the Ridgefield Port as they walk their dogs in support of the humane society.

4th of July Parade
2015-07-04 10:00 - 12:00
Opus students will ride the Opus float in the Ridgefield’s 4th of July parade. The theme this year is American Landmarks. We have an idea for our theme…lets just say that it rocks (hint).

4th of July Concert
2015-07-04 01:00 - 14:00
Opus band Rogue and other Opus students will perform on the main stage after the parade. This has been one of our premier concerts for our students. They look forward to the hundreds of people that come from all over SW Washington to attend the parade. Don’t miss this concert, it is awesome!

Opus to Camas
2015-06-15 13:00 - 20:00
Watch for construction to begin late April to prepare for our opening day sometime in mid June. Summer classes and lessons begin June 22nd.

Polyroux Music Festival
2015-06-06 16:00 - 18:00
Opus School of Music sponsors this music festival featuring artists through SW Washington state. This all day event takes place every year on the first Saturday of June. This year is the 5th annual Polyoux.

Dozer Days
2015-05-16 12:30 - 2015-05-17 14:00
Opus band, Rogue, and selected students will perform both Saturday, 12:30-1:30 and Sunday, 2:00-2:30 on the stage next to the food market. Opus will be running the sound for the entire weekend so stop by, say hello and grab our summer 2015 schedule.

Opus to Camas video shoot
2015-04-25 09:00 - 12:00
Opus is filming the Opus to Camas video shoot that will part of their Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds to renovate their newest location in Camas. All current and past (and future:) students are welcome to attend. Breakfast is provided. Bring your instrument and a smile and get ready for lights, camera, and action!!!

Spring Showcase
2015-03-29 16:00 - 18:00
The Spring Showcase features a variety of genres and arrangements from soloists, duets and bands. Come enjoy an afternoon of family friendly and fun music making.

Rose City Rollers
2015-03-21 13:00 - 13:15
Opus student, Lily Grunstead, will be singing the National Anthem at their bout during the day.

Ridgefield Youth Arts Month
2015-03-07 19:00 - 20:30
A partnership between Ridgefield School District and the Ridgefield community, Opus is taking part with a performance by Director, Rob Melton at this opening ceremonial event. Join us for performances of dance, music and more at the Old Liberty Theater to kick off Youth Arts Month!

The Sound of Our City
2015-02-26 19:00 - 22:00
Opus guitar instructor, Ryan Meagher, and the PJCE Records All-Stars and the Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble will be playing music by a number of local artists including Ryan. We love Ryan!!!

Opus Summer Showcase at Ridgefield's Heritage Days
2014-09-13 10:30 - 11:30
Opus students will be showcasing their summer projects and pieces at the Heritage Days celebration. There will be soloists, small groups and large bands, all in an hour! Fee event and totally family friendly in celebration of Ridgefield’s Heritage.

Instructor Ryan Meagher and Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble
2014-09-07 19:00 - 21:00
Opus guitar instructor/guru will be leading the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble in a performance at the Central Hotel in Portland on Sunday, September 7th at 7:00.

Opus at the Vancouver Sausage Festival
2014-09-06 13:00 - 13:45
Opus band Viceroy and opener Lily Grunstead will be performing at the Vancouver Sausage Festival on Saturday, September 6th from 1:00-1:45.

The MAC and Opus at the Newmark Theater in Portland
2014-06-08 16:00 - 17:00
Opus musicians paired with The MAC dancers…a work of art.

Polyroux Music Festival
2014-06-07
Polyroux is two shows of bands and soloists that rock the house all day at the Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield. Matinee 12:00 – 2:00, Afternoon 4:00 – 6:00. Call Opus 360.521.1579 for tickets.

Spring Break
2014-04-07 08:00 - 2014-04-11 17:00
Spring Break ends all classes. Private lessons are TBA during the week by instructor.

Spring Showcase
2014-03-28 18:30 - 20:00
Opus students as soloists and acoustic bands perform and let it all out just before spring break. Suggested donation of $5 will be accepted and thank you.

Gig at Battleground Community Center
2014-03-22 11:00 - 11:45
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.
