Newton Violin Studio - Prof. Stan Antonevich, violinist

Happy Thanksgiving to all the families at the Newton Violin Studio!

We just learned that Stan's violin student Julie Jung, a high school freshman from Lincoln, has been accepted to the Youth Symphony (YS) at the New England Conservatory (NEC) for next year. This is a senior orchestra for advanced pre-college musicians, which tours internationally every two years... This year, Julie is in the NEC Youth Repertory Orchestra (YRO), and last year she was principal second violin in the NEC Junior Repertory Orchestra (JRO)... So many acronyms, and Julie is successfully navigating her way up through them all. CONGRATULATIONS, Julie!!

Last weekend, four of Stan's violin students participated in the BAY STATE STRINGS CONTEST, held in Natick. They all received a Certificate of Recognition for their beautiful performances, and they all made Stan very proud! Moreover, Stan's student Roland got THIRD PRIZE in the 11-14 age group division. Roland has been studying violin with Stan for four years, starting as a complete beginner, so this is a HUGE accomplishment!! Here is a photo of Roland with Stan, holding his 3-rd prize trophy. CONGRATULATIONS!!

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This weekend was the annual Fall recital at our studio. All the students did a wonderful job, starting with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and ending with the Sonata No. 3 (Ballade) for Solo Violin by Eugène Ysaÿe. The studio's Christmas Cactus has started flowering just in time!

Newton Violin Studio has a few spots available for serious violin students -- whether beginner or advanced. At our studio, conveniently located in Newton near Rte 95 and Mass. Pike, you get conservatory-level violin instruction at affordable rates. Our instructor Prof. Stan Antonevich is a professional violinist of the Moscow School of Violin, winner of international competitions, and experienced teacher with proven results. We have students from all over Greater Boston and the MetroWest, and they all agree that the drive is worth it! Please visit our website, www.newtonviolin.com to read student testimonials and Stan's bio, and to hear him play

Earlier this month, Stan's student Daobo Zhang of Concord participated in the Choate Summer Music Festival, where he performed Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 as SOLOIST with a professional orchestra. He did a fantastic job! May you have many more such performances, Daobo!

Last week, our Music Director and violin instructor Prof. Stan Antonevich served as assistant concertmaster with the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra in their annual Holiday Pops concert, at the Institute Park in Worcester MA. Here are two photos from the event, which had the biggest attendance ever!

We have learned that Stan's student Julie Jung has been accepted to the Youth Repertory Orchestra (YRO) at the New England Conservatory for next year. Julie is a middle school student from Lincoln, and this year she was principal second violin in their Junior Repertory Orchestra -- one level before YRO. Earlier this month, Julie competed in the Bay State Strings Contest, where she received Honorable Mention for her performances of Bach's Sarabanda from Partita no. 2 in D-minor and Haydn's Violin Concerto in G-major (mvmt 1). Congratulations, Julie, on all your musical achievements!

Youth Repertory Orchestra Cynthia Woods, Conductor Youth Repertory Orchestra (YRO) is open by audition to upper intermediate pre-college string, woodwind, brass and...