by Opus Marketing | Jun 16, 2026 | Blog
The days and weeks following any performance are rich with joy, pride, excitement, frustration, and inspiration. So far in 2026, we have had a winter student recital, our annual spring faculty concert, and just 2 weeks ago, our student spring recital. Amidst those...
by Madeline Baumgart | May 26, 2026 | Blog
Amidst the whirlwind of our lives, music seems to find its way to coax a composition through the chaos. I don’t know about you, but for my little family at home and my big Opus family, the month of May is exceptionally busy. Somehow through this busyness, I...
by Madeline Baumgart | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog
I hope you enjoy reading my messages each month; I love writing them. It’s an opportunity for you to get to know me better—how I think, feel, run a business, and play all the roles of mother, wife, sister, friend, and leader. I’ve been known to wear my...
by Madeline Baumgart | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
I experienced a great loss this month: my beloved dog Delilah passed away. She was like a soulmate to me. Through this grief, much comfort has been found in sitting at my piano and playing simple music, at a slower tempo, to allow the tears to flow and my heart to...
by Madeline Baumgart | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog
On January 31st, Opus had our winter formal recital. When the school opened in 2018, we started with 1 school-wide recital…then we had to add a second recital time as Opus grew. In 2024, we added a third recital time. First recital of 2026, and we had to add a...
by Madeline Baumgart | Feb 4, 2026 | Blog
Dear Opus Families, Needless to say, Wednesday’s tragic events and the increased presence of federal agents in the Twin Cities have taken a heavy toll on the feelings of safety and comfort we’re able to find within our communities. At Opus, we want to express...
by Madeline Baumgart | Feb 4, 2026 | Blog
Families and Friends, My message will be shorter than usual this month. I’m writing to you with great sorrow, but also great strength, for our world. I have a deep passion for the betterment and well-being of humanity. When there are so many people who are...
by Madeline Baumgart | Feb 4, 2026 | Blog
I love to share my stories with you each month. Every month I get to take some time to consider with intention, what I appreciate, hope for, and learn from, my team and my customers. Yes, my team of teachers and support absolutely make Opus what it is; they bring the...
by Madeline Baumgart | Feb 4, 2026 | Blog
A Note From My Heart: Gratitude, Generosity, and Kindness The last couple of months have been especially challenging for my soul in personal matters, and the happenings in the world. I’ve found myself reflecting on what it truly means to live with gratitude. It’s more...
by Madeline Baumgart | Feb 4, 2026 | Blog
As I take a moment in one of the most gorgeous seasons of autumn in Minnesota, I reflect back on the last 6 months. In one of our previous newsletters about 6 months ago, I shared with y’all that I started an intensive MBA class through a program called Elevate...
