OMA at Henry

Emily Evans
Arts Integration Specialist

... has always been involved with music from an early age. She attended Sabino High School in Tucson where she participated in choirs, orchestra and Tucson Junior Strings. She attended Brigham Young University, graduating with a degree in music education in 1985. She has since played in various celebrated orchestras, symphonies and choirs. She is now the OMA AIS at Henry Elementary, teaching music and art to all preschool-5th grade students. She has been children’s singing leader at her church and has also been director of her church choir. Emily believes strongly in music for all and loves teaching music!

We blend music, opera, dance, theatre and visual arts into your child's classroom learning.

We can’t wait for your child to learn and participate in the arts!

Research shows that students who participate in the arts develop strong critical thinking, problem-solving and academic skills.

Every child deserves a rich and engaging education, and OMA Gold is one of the ways our teachers make that possible.

Why OMA Works?

Arts integration curriculum at each grade level is determined by brain-based research, multi-intelligence learning and the neurological development of children.

Students learn rhythm to develop verbal communication and literacy skills.

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Through learning about opera, students build a connection between writing and music.

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Creative movement helps expand students’ vocabularies and develop critical thinking skills.

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Through weekly recorder performance/composition classes, students make progress with skills such as listening, processing visual information and coordinating movement.

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Students play a stringed instrument, which further develops the left brain/right brain intellect.

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Everything students have learned over the last five years comes together, with students gaining a better understanding of the arts through attending professional performances and connecting with community arts partners.

We are committed to providing educational experiences which:

foster creativity
build community
honor our humanity

Learn more about our programs & resources.

Fine & Performing Arts
520-225-4900
2025 E. Winsett St., Tucson, AZ 85719