Roy Binder

By Roy Binder, Director and President Aloha, Maui! We have some exciting news to share. Maui Community Orchestra has submitted its Articles of Incorporation to the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), and our filing is currently pending approval. Once confirmed, we will be a formally recognized Hawaii nonprofit corporation and on our way to full 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. For those of you who have been with us since the beginning, this is a big moment. For...

6/1/26 Members of Maui Community Orchestra clean and organize our new rehearsal space From the studio of Roy D. Binder What a year it has been for my studio ohana. From students stepping into prestigious new chapters, to a community orchestra that is growing faster than our walls can hold, 2025–2026 has been a year filled with music, milestones, and Maui magic. I am so grateful to every student, family, teacher, donor, and community partner who has been part of this journey. Student...

Summer break is almost here, and if you're a Maui parent looking for something truly meaningful to fill those long, open days — something that builds confidence, sharpens focus, and gives your child a skill they'll carry for life — we have great news. Maui School for Strings is offering three hands-on summer music boot camps for kids this June and July, taught right here in Wailuku. No prior experience needed. Instruments and supplies included. Just show up ready to play. Beginning Violin...