We are very excited to announce that our 36th Opus concert will be held in Burlington on April 26th, 2022! Young composers are paired with professional composers as they create an original piece of music, which is then premiered by the best musicians in Vermont to hundreds of friends, family, and community members.
This can be a truly life-changing experience for young people, and each Opus concert reminds us of the creativity held by the next generation of musicians. It's an amazing opportunity that you don't want your children or students to miss!
INSTRUMENTATION - any combination
Strings (2 violins, viola, cello, bass)
Winds (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon)
Piano
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Students in grades 3-12 can participate
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1-to-1 connection with a professional composer for feedback and guidance
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Selected pieces will be performed by professional musicians across Vermont at Opus 36. This includes members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, TURNmusic, and more!
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The concert will be broadcast on LCATV, and a documentary with interviews from the students and concert footage will be produced
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Selected works will be broadcast on Vermont Public Radio!
There is no prior composition experience necessary. Each and every student in grades 3-12 who submits for Opus will be paired with a professional composer as their mentor while they create a new work.