WELCOME TO OSLO & STORM GROVE ORCHESTRA!
The purpose of our site is to keep parents, students and the Vero Beach community in the center of our mission: To keep the performing arts in our public schools! You will see firsthand the benefits of our program as it teaches and promotes artistic, academic and social skills that will change students for life!
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year!
| 2020-21_orchestra_handbook.pdf |
2020-2021 Orchestra Orientation Sheet
| orientation_sheet_2020.pdf |
Welcome Future Orchestra Students -
Beginning Orchestra INFORMATION HERE!
Orchestra Information Video Collection:
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Message for Orchestra Parents (April 20, 2020):
Dear Orchestra Parents, Guardians, Friends, and Families,
As hard as it has been adjusting to life without students on campus, I am sure it has been equally, if not more, difficult for you to adjust to having your kids at home, quarantined, 24/7. In addition to all of your other roles and responsibilities (cooking, cleaning, parenting, working, etc.), you have suddenly become a full time teacher.
I would GLADLY take your kids off your hands if I could.
I wanted to reach out and let you know that as discussions begin as to how and when we reopen our campuses, I am actively working with our administration team to develop solutions that will ensure student safety but also minimize the impact to our program.
There will be changes. There will be adjustments. But there will also be MUSIC. For a quick inspiring message on that, please watch this short video: https://youtu.be/5ck49aeqrwM
As more specific information becomes available, I will reach back out and share it with you. In the meantime, please know that I am thinking of, and thankful for, you. You are more than an "orchestra" parent, you are someone who is showing your children what grace under fire looks like.
Well most days. :)
Hang in there and I will have your students out from under your feet and back making music as soon as I can.
Sincerely,
Richard Ballinger
Oslo and Storm Grove Orchestras
www.gotstrings.org
www.charmsoffice.com
772-564-3952
As hard as it has been adjusting to life without students on campus, I am sure it has been equally, if not more, difficult for you to adjust to having your kids at home, quarantined, 24/7. In addition to all of your other roles and responsibilities (cooking, cleaning, parenting, working, etc.), you have suddenly become a full time teacher.
I would GLADLY take your kids off your hands if I could.
I wanted to reach out and let you know that as discussions begin as to how and when we reopen our campuses, I am actively working with our administration team to develop solutions that will ensure student safety but also minimize the impact to our program.
There will be changes. There will be adjustments. But there will also be MUSIC. For a quick inspiring message on that, please watch this short video: https://youtu.be/5ck49aeqrwM
As more specific information becomes available, I will reach back out and share it with you. In the meantime, please know that I am thinking of, and thankful for, you. You are more than an "orchestra" parent, you are someone who is showing your children what grace under fire looks like.
Well most days. :)
Hang in there and I will have your students out from under your feet and back making music as soon as I can.
Sincerely,
Richard Ballinger
Oslo and Storm Grove Orchestras
www.gotstrings.org
www.charmsoffice.com
772-564-3952
The Oslo & Storm Grove Chamber Orchestra performs at the Riverside Theater for the 2019 Laurel Awards under the direction of Maestro Richard Ballinger
STRANGER STRINGS SPRING CONCERT
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 7:00pm
w./ special Guest Artists: The String Assassins!
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 7:00pm
w./ special Guest Artists: The String Assassins!
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10
Looking to support the Orchestra? Please become a Benefactor! Visit our Fundraising page!
www.gotstrings.org/fundraising-benefactors
www.gotstrings.org/fundraising-benefactors
We Need Your Help
Fundraising is an ongoing commitment by OPUS for the Oslo and Storm Grove middle school orchestras to supplement funding from the School District. We are purchasing replacement strings, bows, cases, as well as bringing in high quality music performers such as the Adam Ezra Group to inspire our students, scholarships for students in need, transportation, and more.
During the past school year 2018-2019 we raised over: $ 10,000.00 . Please visit our OPUS PAGE for more information on supporting our orchestra !! You can make a difference not only in our student's lives, but in continued enrichment in our community.
"YES, I WANT TO HELP!" BENEFACTOR PACKAGES
Thank you for visiting us today!
Fundraising is an ongoing commitment by OPUS for the Oslo and Storm Grove middle school orchestras to supplement funding from the School District. We are purchasing replacement strings, bows, cases, as well as bringing in high quality music performers such as the Adam Ezra Group to inspire our students, scholarships for students in need, transportation, and more.
During the past school year 2018-2019 we raised over: $ 10,000.00 . Please visit our OPUS PAGE for more information on supporting our orchestra !! You can make a difference not only in our student's lives, but in continued enrichment in our community.
"YES, I WANT TO HELP!" BENEFACTOR PACKAGES
Thank you for visiting us today!
STRING WARS BENEFACTORS
Thank you for your support!
AY JALISCO
BARNETT BAIL BONDS
BINAFIF ALUMINUM
PAUL CALCATERRA FARMS
CARAPACE ROCK SCIENCE
COWTOWN BOOT COMPANY
ELITERRA DESIGNS
GLOBAL STONE COLLECTION
JS STAGERIGHT PRODUCTIONS, CO
KINDERMUSIK WITH OCEAN STRINGS STUDIO
KISS MY GRASS LAWN CARE
IMPERIAL IMPRINTING
SUNSHINE FURNITURE CORP
THANK YOU TO OUR INDIVIDUAL BENEFACTORS:
TERRY ARENSEN
SARAH CHRISTO
BRAD GRASMAN
RICHARD FAMILY
ZICO FAMILY
BARNETT BAIL BONDS
BINAFIF ALUMINUM
PAUL CALCATERRA FARMS
CARAPACE ROCK SCIENCE
COWTOWN BOOT COMPANY
ELITERRA DESIGNS
GLOBAL STONE COLLECTION
JS STAGERIGHT PRODUCTIONS, CO
KINDERMUSIK WITH OCEAN STRINGS STUDIO
KISS MY GRASS LAWN CARE
IMPERIAL IMPRINTING
SUNSHINE FURNITURE CORP
THANK YOU TO OUR INDIVIDUAL BENEFACTORS:
TERRY ARENSEN
SARAH CHRISTO
BRAD GRASMAN
RICHARD FAMILY
ZICO FAMILY
"FALL INTO STRINGS!" AUTUMN CONCERT
CONGRATULATIONS to all the performing students on an amazing "Fall into Strings" Autumn Concert!
"My heart sang with great delight!"- Orchestra Parent
"Just amazing! I can't believe they're only in middle school!" - Concert attendee
"It brought me great joy to see several of my students participate and solo their pieces both in orchestra performances and smaller ensembles!"- Private String Teacher
Just some of the many comments we received!
Please email us your videos, photos and comments at: opusvb@gmail.com
"My heart sang with great delight!"- Orchestra Parent
"Just amazing! I can't believe they're only in middle school!" - Concert attendee
"It brought me great joy to see several of my students participate and solo their pieces both in orchestra performances and smaller ensembles!"- Private String Teacher
Just some of the many comments we received!
Please email us your videos, photos and comments at: opusvb@gmail.com
For More Information Please Contact Us:
Richard Ballinger- Director
Phone: 772-564-3952
Email: richard.ballinger@indianriverschools.org
OPUS Email: opusvb@gmail.com
Address: 480 SW 20th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32962
Photo slideshow credits: TC Palm Newspaper's Sam Wolfe, Jade Simone Photography and Nicole Leiner.
Thank you so much!!!
Richard Ballinger- Director
Phone: 772-564-3952
Email: richard.ballinger@indianriverschools.org
OPUS Email: opusvb@gmail.com
Address: 480 SW 20th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32962
Photo slideshow credits: TC Palm Newspaper's Sam Wolfe, Jade Simone Photography and Nicole Leiner.
Thank you so much!!!