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...
