Practice, Review, What to Practice • February 1, 2019
Review? Why?
Your teacher assigned you review songs and they probably mentioned something particular to do or think about during review pieces, and then you get home. Now what? And why are we dwelling on things we already learned? I promise it’s...
Caregiver Tip, Practice, Practice Tool • January 18, 2019
Stickers Aren’t Just for Charts
We are all familiar with using stickers on a skills or activities chart. Made your bed? Brushed your teeth? Place the star on the chart under that category! And that works for many students. We’ve also used stickers on a...
Caregiver Tip, Practice, Practice Tool, Student Fun • January 11, 2019
Puzzles + Practice
Last week the kids gathered to a play-in and parents were treated to a special class with Miss Ruth on how to practice effectively, and it actually was all fun and games! All instruments of Sprouts played together (violas, meet...
Caregiver Tip, Practice, Practice Tool • January 4, 2019
The Practice Pie
Yesterday you and your child attended a spectacularly fun class and even earned bonus brownie points by practicing your bow hold right before bed. Brava! Now it’s the day after class. You have a homesheet to set you on your...
Performances • July 3, 2018
PHOTOS: Sprouts & the Symphony 2018
Thank you to everyone who came out to Sprouts & the Symphony 2018! Over 1000 young strings students took the stage with Omaha Symphony for a wonderful and joyous concert. We are very proud of you all! And a big congratulations...
Practice • May 22, 2017
From the executive director: Help us reach our goals on Omaha Gives day May 24
Since taking on the role as executive director of the Omaha Conservatory of Music in 2005 — 12 years ago! — I have seen us grow into a music school rivaling the best institutions in the country. Our talented students...
Applications, Classes, Registration • April 10, 2017
2017-18 Registration information coming soon!
Want to be in String Sprouts next year? Watch this website for details on how to apply for our 2017-18 classes.
Performances • April 4, 2017
String Sprouts to perform at celebration of new Salvation Army site in Council Bluffs
Omaha Conservatory of Music is pleased to join The Omaha Salvation Army from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 29, to in celebrating the opening of a new Salvation Army site at 715 N. 16th St. in Council Bluffs. During the first part of this...