Head of School Update
An update with information about the NC Opportunity Scholarship applications opening soon, new lunch order deadlines, upcoming group meetings, the school pancake breakfast, Music and Talent night for the HS, how to sign up for the community band for Day of the Heart, and more.
Festival of Light invitation
Each year, Odyssey School celebrates the Festival of Light, a treasured tradition that brings our community together in song and spirit. Under the inspiring leadership of our amazing Music Director, Agustin Palomo Ramos, students from across grades work for months, practicing evening with you. we are so proud of their eard work and artistry, and we thank you for being here to celebrate this luminous tradition with us.
Odyssey + LEAF Global Arts
Recently, Odyssey students explored rhythm, dance, and expression alongside the incredible Teaching Artists from Leaf Global Arts — guided by our very own Music Director, Agustín, who is also a longtime Leaf Teaching Artist himself.
Through music and movement, students discovered the joy of collaboration and the power of art to build bridges across cultures. A beautiful reminder that creativity connects us all.
Citizen Times Feature
Big love to our very own Odyssey Music Director, Agustín Palomo Ramos, for repping his Odyssey shirt loud and proud on the drums at Asheville’s recent Goombay Festival!
Goombay is Asheville’s annual celebration of African and Caribbean culture, music, and community — and we loved seeing Agustín bring his rhythm to the heart of it all.
Huge thanks to the Citizen Times and Goombay Festival for shining a light on someone so special to us.
Best of WNC 2025!
A heartfelt thank you, Asheville! Because of your votes, Odyssey was recognized in the Mountain Xpress Best of WNC for our school, preschool, art education program, and our amazing music teacher, Agustín Palomo Ramos.
We’re so grateful to be part of such a loving, supportive community. Your belief in Odyssey helps our students, teachers, and families shine brighter every day.
Music Studio Upgrade
Our music studio just leveled up in a big way — thanks to a trio of creative powerhouses. These stunning sound tiles were donated by Rebekkah at RadHaus Studio, painted with soul by artist Kathryn Crawford, and lovingly installed by the one-and-only Kim Bella.
We’re beyond grateful for this dream team of volunteers and visionaries who helped us make this space sing!
Blue Ridge Public Radio studio visit
Our high school students recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Helen Chickering at Blue Ridge Public Radio—getting a behind-the-scenes look at the world of public broadcasting and audio storytelling. From interviews to editing, they explored one of the many creative pathways available to those with a passion for music, media, and the arts.
A huge thank you to Kristin Harkey—Odyssey parent and BPR’s fundraising manager—for making this unforgettable experience possible. The students were energized and inspired, thrilled to see where their love of music could lead. Our music program is truly one of the things that sets Odyssey apart—and we’re excited to share that we’ve been invited to create original music beds for future BPR ads. Stay tuned!
Freeze Dance!
There’s nothing quite like the magic of Freeze Dance—especially when the music, the moves, and the rules are all made by preschoolers themselves!
In this week’s music class with our incredible music director Agustin Palomo, students took turns making music, conducting the freezes, and dancing their hearts out. Joy, creativity, and a whole lot of giggles—just another day of learning through play at Odyssey!
Echo Mountain Recording trip
Last week, though our Music Career Pathways program, our high school students stepped out of the classroom and into the iconic Echo Mountain Recording Studio—one of Asheville’s most legendary creative spaces.
From soundboards to soundchecks, they got hands-on experience with professional recording equipment and a deeper understanding of the music production process.
Symphony Field Trip
Our high school musicians traded the classroom for the concert hall recently, stepping into the breathtaking world of live symphony. From the first soaring note to the final crescendo, they were transported by the power of music—feeling every emotion, hearing every nuance, and experiencing artistry at its finest.
Thank you Agustín for making our music program immersive and unique! Speaking of Agustín - don’t forget to vote for him in this year’s WNC Best of Ballot that went live today!
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