Greetings from Alexander Smalls

Warm greetings and heartfelt appreciation to the Opus family, with a special nod to the hard-working administrative staff, teachers and our promising music students, who are the reason we exist. I would also like to express my gratitude and appreciation to my Board for volunteering their time, resources, and dedication. Lastly, I continue to be inpired by the foresight and drive of our Co-Founder and Director of Performance, Roberta Guaspari, who planted the seeds we nurture.

I can think of no greater pleasure or challenge than to have the opportunity to participate in the education and artistic development of our children. I love being able ot help each and every one of them to begin the process of discovery and learn the power and strength of their individual talent, all the hwile gaining a sense of self-worth and pride through music instruction. I see the child of my youth in all their faces, as so many of you must as well. Looking back over many years, miles traveled and a seasoned life of experiences, I can humbly say... that music was the best of my beginnings.

Friends, community neighbors and our family members, I welcome and encourage all of you to continue your support of Opus 118 Harlem School of Music. Together we can make and save a child's dreams... not to mention a little music along the way. Opus 118 is a gift you can give a child that will continue to give for a lifetime... not just to the child but to you, the community, if not the world.

Alexander Smalls, President and CEO

Please read Alexander's complete greetings in our Fall Newsletter