OMA at Borman

Matthew Holter
Arts Integration Specialist

Originally from Moorhead, Minnesota, Mr .Holter is an accomplished lyric tenor and director. He has performed and directed throughout the Western United States and abroad, including China, Russia, Japan and England. His stage credits include numerous roles in opera, musical theatre and dance. Matthew's directing credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Peter Pan, H.M.S. Pinafore, and Godspell, to name a few. He maintains a career as a professional soloist and chorister having performed with various ensembles from the greater Tucson area including the Arizona Early Music Society and the Tucson Chamber Artists. Mr. Holter is an Arts Integration Specialist for TUSD with the OMA program and a vocal instructor at Trollwood Performing Arts School through the Fargo Public Schools during the summer. Matthew received his Masters degree in Voice from Washington State University and earned his Bachelors degree in Music Education from The University of Arizona.

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