Recent News
MOP News Update
- Published 07/22/2010
The Music Opportunity Program presented three String Academy Concerts in May to feature students participating in our after-school string classes. MOP also had Solo Recitals for any students desiring to perform for friends and family. All of these concerts were great successes - thank you to the students for preparing and playing so well and thanks to the parents for sharing these great kids with us!
Throughout the month of June the Summer Strings classes met at Phillips Academy. This year we offered classes for continuing First Year string students, Chamber Groups for students already in MOP orchestras, and Summer Orchestra for new members of the Birmingham String Orchestra. We capped off the month with a concert on June 29th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham.
The last few weeks have been spent preparing for the new school year. If you have any questions about our class offerings, please email Jennifer at jholcomb@musicop.org for more information. Our class schedule is evolving daily so check the website often for current info.
Throughout the month of June the Summer Strings classes met at Phillips Academy. This year we offered classes for continuing First Year string students, Chamber Groups for students already in MOP orchestras, and Summer Orchestra for new members of the Birmingham String Orchestra. We capped off the month with a concert on June 29th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham.
The last few weeks have been spent preparing for the new school year. If you have any questions about our class offerings, please email Jennifer at jholcomb@musicop.org for more information. Our class schedule is evolving daily so check the website often for current info.
Audition Reminder
- Published 05/12/2010
Don't forget to sign up for your audition to be a part of next year's orchestras!
Auditions will be held May 17-20 after school at Phillips Academy located at 2316 Seventh Avenue North.
You can register through the website and contact jholcomb@musicop.org to schedule your audition time.
Auditions will be held May 17-20 after school at Phillips Academy located at 2316 Seventh Avenue North.
You can register through the website and contact jholcomb@musicop.org to schedule your audition time.
Orchestra Concerts This Weekend
- Published 05/4/2010
This weekend you can enjoy all 3 of MOP's youth orchestras! The Birmingham Strings Orchestra and Birmingham Prelude Strings will have their Spring Concert at Indian Springs School's Concert Hall this Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m.
Come back on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Alabama Youth Symphony's Spring Concert and enjoy music by Schubert, Gould, Gluck, and Grainger. Members of the Alabama Symphony and Red Mountain Chamber Orchestra will be joining our musicians on stage for this wonderful Mother's Day performance.
Come back on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for the Alabama Youth Symphony's Spring Concert and enjoy music by Schubert, Gould, Gluck, and Grainger. Members of the Alabama Symphony and Red Mountain Chamber Orchestra will be joining our musicians on stage for this wonderful Mother's Day performance.
Big Weekend for MOP!
- Published 04/22/2010
This weekend you have TWO ways to learn more about the Music Opportunity Program!
1) Come to our String-A-Rama concert on Saturday afternoon. This concert will be held at Trussville 1st Baptist at 3:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. So bring some friends and enjoy an afternoon of music performed by some of our young musicians.
2) Head over to the Magic City Art Connection this weekend! This free event at Linn Park will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by the MOP booth and pick up some information and hear a few of our talented students.
1) Come to our String-A-Rama concert on Saturday afternoon. This concert will be held at Trussville 1st Baptist at 3:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. So bring some friends and enjoy an afternoon of music performed by some of our young musicians.
2) Head over to the Magic City Art Connection this weekend! This free event at Linn Park will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by the MOP booth and pick up some information and hear a few of our talented students.
Mark Your Calendars!
- Published 04/13/2010
Next up for the Music Opportunity Program... our String-A-Rama concert on April 24th! This concert features students from our Birmingham City and Jefferson County School programs. In addition, the Birmingham String Orchestra and Birmingham Prelude Strings will perform.
Join us at the First Baptist Church of Trussville on Saturday, April 24th at 3:00 p.m. Like all of our concerts, this event is free and open to the public so bring your friends and family.
Go ahead and make plans now to catch Daytime Alabama on NBC-13 on April 22nd at 11:30 a.m. The Music Opportunity Program will be featured including some of our students right here at Phillips Academy.
Join us at the First Baptist Church of Trussville on Saturday, April 24th at 3:00 p.m. Like all of our concerts, this event is free and open to the public so bring your friends and family.
Go ahead and make plans now to catch Daytime Alabama on NBC-13 on April 22nd at 11:30 a.m. The Music Opportunity Program will be featured including some of our students right here at Phillips Academy.
