Freeze Dance!
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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!

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Echo Mountain Recording trip
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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.

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Symphony Field Trip
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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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