OPCMusic

Oakland's diverse communities will make and hear music everywhere. Everyone experiences healing, harmony, non-violence and safe streets through learning and playing music together. Our music and educational process resonates with the aspirations of our communities and our native artists by reclaiming spirit and culture, illuminating ancestral authenticity.

Upcoming Events
& Special Guests




Masterclass with Yamaha Artist
'Sweet' Sue Terry
Friday, June 29 at 10:30 AM

 
 
 
Afro-Latin Percussion Clinic/Workshop by John Santos
July 28, 2012
1-3pm
 

Summer Music Academy
Session 1: June 18 - June 29
Session 2: July 2 - July 13
Session 3: July 16 - July 27
 

 
 
Summer Residency
JUAN MEDRANO COTITO
Afro-Peruvian Cajon Master

Schedule
Youth
Session 3
Summer Music Academy  
July 16-27, 9:30-11:30

Adults and
accompanied Youth
July 17-Aug 11
Tues/Thurs
7-8:30pm 
 
Saturday
1-2:30pm
 

 
In Concert
Cotito with 
David Pinto, bass
August 11, 2012 8pm
 
OPCMusic opens the world of music to all through access to quality instruction in a nurturing environment. We provide economical study in a variety of musical arts.  We value rigor, innovation and scholarship in our quest to preserve the musical traditions of Oakland.
 


OPC in the Community

 
OPC Marimbas at Children's Fairyland
May 19, 12 - 1, Director Ronnie Daliyo
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OPC in the Schools
Elmhurst Community Prep/Alliance Academy 
Cinco de Mayo Concert

May 4
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Preparatory Studies in Music Program Spring Recital
May 23, 7pm – 9pm
Ed Kelly Hall, OPC 
 

   "A Place Like This"

 
 

 

News


OPC Welcomes New Faculty Members 
Kevin  Choice and 
Dileivys "El Niche" Romero
 

Kevin Choice, an Oakland native,
has toured the world as a professional keyboardist/pianist for over ten years...more
 
Dileivys “El Niche” Romero began playing trumpet at 8 years old and studied at the Pinar del Rio Conservatory of Music in Cuba...more

 

Summer Music Academy
Open Enrollment. We’ll be Rockin’ the Arts 4 days per week, and Rollin’ around the Bay on fun-filled field trips, one day per week. 
 
Weekly performances and an end-of-camp concert and party! Bag lunch required. More info...
 

Oakland Public Conservatory of Music - 1616 Franklin Street - Oakland, CA 94602 - (510) 836-4649 
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