Want to learn an orchestral string instrument? Our Academy String Program is the place to start! Approximately 200 students from more than 70 schools participate in the Academy programs each year. Since 2010, the Academy has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii.
Beginning String Ensemble (BSE)
Description
- NO AUDITION
- Students have NO experience OR less than 1 year of experience on their instrument.
- Students will be introduced to the instruments on the first day of class and then get to choose the instrument they would like to learn if they do not already play an instrument.
Class Times
Rehearsals: Saturdays 9:00am- 10:30am
Faculty
Instructor: Hannah Watanabe
Registration
Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Financial Aid Deadline: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
First Day of Class: TBA
Tuition: $575
Registration: Click here to register for BSE
Intermediate String Ensemble (ISE)
Description
- NO AUDITION
- Students should have at least 1 year of experience on their instrument OR have successfully completed the BSE class and have been recommended to move up to ISE from the BSE instructor.
- Performs music in the 0.5-2 level (out of 6 levels)
Class Times
Rehearsals: Saturdays 11:00am- 12:30pm
Faculty
Instructor: Hannah Watanabe
Registration
Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Financial Aid Deadline: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
First Day of Class: TBA
Tuition: $575
Registration: Click here to register for ISE
String Orchestra Ensemble (SOE)
Description
- AUDITION REQUIRED and will determine if a student gets placed into this ensemble.
- It is suggested, but not required that students have at least 3 years of experience on their instrument
- Performs music in the 2-3.5 level (out of 6 levels)
Class Times
Saturdays from 8:00-9:15am (in-person)
Faculty
Instructor: Michael Lim
SOE Audition Application and Music
Audition Application and Music available at the Academy audition page:
Audition Application Early Deadline:
- Friday, July 14, 2023
- $40.00
Audition Application Late Deadline:
- Friday, July 21, 2023
- $65.00 (late fee)
First Day of Class: TBA (beginning of September)
Tuition: TBA
Concert String Orchestra (CSO)
Description
- AUDITION REQUIRED and will determine if a student gets placed into this ensemble.
- Most advanced ensemble for the Academy Program
- It is suggested, but not required that students have at least 3 years of experience on their instrument
- Performs music in the 2.5-4 level (out of 6 levels)
Class Times
Saturdays from 9:30-11:00am (in-person)
Faculty
Instructor: Michael Lim
CSO Audition Application and Music
Audition Application and Music available at the Academy audition page:
Audition Application Early Deadline:
- Friday, July 14, 2023
- $40.00
Audition Application Late Deadline/Auditions Videos Due:
- Friday, July 21, 2023
- $65.00 (late fee)
First Day of Class: TBA
Tuition: TBA
Location
Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii
Spalding Clubhouse, 2nd Floor
1704 Waiola Street
(Behind Washington Middle School, Corner of Waiola & Lokahi St.)
Schedule Overview
SATURDAYS from September 2023 through April/May 2024 (subject to change)
Mandatory Zoom Orientation: TBA
First Day of Class: TBA
Winter Break: TBA
Spring Break: TBA
Tuition
Tuition for the 2023-2024 season:
- Beginning String Ensemble & Intermediate String Ensemble: TBA
- String Orchestra Ensemble & Concert String Orchestra: TBA
If finances are an issue, we encourage you to apply for financial aid. The financial aid application will be included in the registration form.
Age Eligibility
Age and grade requirement: 8 years old by August 1, 2023 (or older) and entering grade 3-12.
Audition Music
SOE and CSO audition music can be found on the Academy Audition Page starting on July 5, 2023
Health and Safety Requirements and Expectations
*COVID-19 policies are subject to change and will be based on policies determined by HYS and the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii.
Contact
Email: admin@hiyouthsymphony.org