Announcements

Master Classes provide a platform for an exchange of views that is a source of inspiration for all concerned. Young violinists participate as active or passive students. Parents, siblings and their friends are invited to sit in on this session as well as the final concert given by selected Master Class students.

The Master Class will be conducted by Mr. Bandimere
March 25th, 2012 at The Studio
3.30 p.m.

Please bring a potluck dish to share.

It deeply pleases me that a major academic institution such as Brown share my belief in a holistic approach toward education; one that recognizes the value of the performing arts. Academically strong students with a background in performing arts tend to have a host of traits that many universities consider invaluable. In the performing arts as well as in everything else in life, one must work diligently, using both the mind and heart. In my many years of teaching, I have noticed that a student’s success, in college admissions and later in the work force, is determined by the level of passion the student has for their interests as well as their work effort. This is the first time I’ve received a personal letter from any university regarding letters I have written for my students; perhaps the arts are enjoying a new Renaissance.

Michael Bandimere Communication Letters

Shirin Pillai is a senior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School South. During the summer of 2011 Shirin composed an original piano composition entitled “Eulen-Lied,” which roughly translates to “Owl Song.” The composition was composed of themes that described the journey of an owl through the night. Including themes such as “Twilight,” “The Mouse and Owl,” “The Hunting Theme,” as well as “Dawn.” The composition was entered into the Cecilian Piano Club’s Young Artist Composition Competition having been awarded a high score of 54/60. The composition was then edited and re-entered to the Golden Key International Piano Festival in Vienna, Austria. Shirin was awarded the Achievement Diploma. Shirin will perform her composition in Vienna July of 2012. While there, Shirin will perform and observe master classes under the direction of numerous University Professors from many European countries.

Shirin has been a student of Lubov Berenson and Dr. Faina Bryanskaya for the past ten years.

The past three years Shirin has studied violin with Michael Bandimere. She currently plays violin in the Philharmonic of West Windsor Plainsboro High School South. Shirin plans to major in music having a lifelong interest in the cultivation of the arts through composition and performance.

The Studio now offers Violin and Viola Lessons Online. Lessons are available for Children and Adults. The program is suited for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. You'll need a high quality broadband connection, and a computer with a good microphone and webcam. The violin and viola lessons are conducted via Skype.

Please log on to Michael Bandimere for a schedule that works for you. The Studio will try to accomodate your schedule, based on Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Michael Locati will conduct the first master class of the year on December 11th, 2011 at 3.00 p.m. at The Studio

Each season renowned artists are invited to present master classes at The Studio. Master classes give students the opportunity to supplement their studies through interaction with guest performers whose insight and experience exemplify the highest levels of musical achievement.

Parents, siblings and friends are encouraged to attend.

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Violin and Viola classes begin September 6th for all students for the year 2011 - 2012

Master Classes will be conducted by Michael Locati, Noah Baum and others. Details to follow.

This year's recital will be held on May 19, 2012 at

The Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church Chapel

154 South Mill Road

Princeton Junction, NJ   08550


Rehearsals at 3:00 for violin and viola ensembles


Concert at 4:00


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Michael Bandimere Violin & Viola Studio will move to its new location on April 26, 2011.

164 Cranbury Road
West Windsor, New Jersey 08550

Please note The Studio will be closed Easter week,
from April 18 to April 24, 2011

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The first rehearsal for the Bach Concerto will be on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at The Studio.

Please arrive promptly by 1.30 p.m.

Spring Concert will be held on Sunday, May 22nd , 2011 at 2.00 p.m.
The West Windsor Arts Center
952 Alexander Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
All performers to report by 1.00 p.m.
Please do not be late.
Recital begins at 2:00.

Concert Dress.

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Please bring a dish for Potluck

Bhargavi Ganesh, violin student of Mr. Michael Bandimere, will perform a Benefit Carnatic Vocal Music Concert to raise funds for Japan's earthquake and tusnami victims.

Bhargavi has been studying Carnatic vocal music for the last eight years besides studying the violin with Mr. Bandimere. Bhargavi competed at the Annual Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival and won three First Prizes at the national event last year.

The concert is scheduled for Sunday, April 10, 2011 at
4.15 p.m. and is expected to last for about 90 minutes.

Bhargavi Japan Fund Raiser Concert Flyer

2010 WINTER CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Audition on December 15th 2010.

West Windsor - Plainsboro regional school district is pleased to announce that David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will be teaching a master class to YOCJ students on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Mr. Kim would like to work with several violin students of varying ages and abilities.

Violinists from all three of our orchestras: SPO, PAO, and SO. will be selected. Auditions for the master class will take place on Wednesday, December 15, in the WWPHS North orchestra room.

All students are encouraged to audition. The auditions will be video taped and reviewed by the YOCJ conductors.

Students can sign up for an audition directly on our website: http://yocj.org/

A few requirements for auditions:

1. Students must currently be violinists in YOCJ.

2. Students should prepare a single movement from a concerto/sonata or a single movement work.

3. Students may audition without an accompanist; however, students selected to perform in the master class must perform with and provide their own accompanist, if their piece requires one.



Also, mark your calendars for the master class on Tuesday, 2/22/2011

7:00-9:00 pm in the WWPHS North Theater, 90 Grovers Mill Road in Plainsboro, NJ 08536. Attendance of the master class is free and open to the public. All students are encouraged to attend.

We are pleased to have Michael back to conduct a Master Class for the Studio

Michael Locati is a graduate of the St. Louis Conservatory and Rutgers University, where he studied with the Guarneri Quartet’s Arnold Steinhardt. He has won numerous awards in viola performance, and has performed as first violin in Canada’s Tristan String Quartet and the Petra String Quartet, in addition to serving as Artist-in Residence at Canada’s Shaw Festival and the Pundaquit Chamber Music Festival in the Philippines. Michael has taught at Moravian College, Seton Hall University, and Kinhaven School of Music. He is the violinist with the Lukens Piano Trio, and performs regularly throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as both a chamber musician and soloist.

Michael's recordings can be heard at
http://www.lukenspianotrio.com/repertoire.php

December 18th, 2010

At 4:30 p.m.

The Amurthur’s
5 Redwood Court
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

Potluck Christmas Party
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Winter Recital on Sunday, January 9th, 2011, at 1.30 p.m.

West Windsor Fire Station
153 South Mill Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550

Tel: 609-683-1055

Potluck reception to follow.

Saturday November 20, 2010
At the Rajan’s Home
At 4:30 p.m.
4 Sunset Court
West Windsor, NJ 08550

Potluck

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Bhargavi has been a student at the studio for the past 7 years. Besides playing the violin she is a student of classical South Indian vocal music. Bhargavi has been studying Carnatic vocal music for the last eight years with Mrs. Kalyani Ramani. Indian classical music has one of the most complex and complete musical systems ever developed. Indian classical music presents interesting challenges with its unique linguistic nuances and strong emphasis on diction. To bring out the flavor of the language requires intense training. Thanks to the excellent guidance from her teacher over the past 5 years, she has had success in Indian music competitions at local and national levels.

Indian classical music cannot be expressed in writing. The rules of Indian music and compositions themselves are taught from guru to student, in person. Competitions test the ability of the singer to improvise Indian classical music, giving it character and ornamentation in tone and pitch. Recently, Bhargavi competed at the Annual Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival and won three First Prizes at the national event. In December 2009, she travelled to India to perform at 4 prestigious organizations in Chennai.

The discipline and the commitment to practice Bhargavi learnt at Mr. Bandimere’s studio has helped her succeed in Indian classical music as well.

Congratulations to Matt Hsu, winner of the concerto competition at West Windsor High School, South. In his Senior year, Matt will be the soloist for the February 2009 concert. He will be performing Hindemith’s Trauermusik for solo viola and string orchestra. Matt is also the principal violist of West Windsor High School, South. 

Matthew Hsu has been with the Studio since the age of 10. He has been a student of Mr. Bandimere for 8 years now.

The Studio provides a limited number of scholarships based on financial need. The student must demonstrate a commitment towards a violin or viola program.

There are very few openings available. Students must be committed to their studies.