WHAT IS PMI?
During the summer, HYS produces the Pacific Music Institute (PMI) is an intense program that strives for musical excellence. This concentrated study course focuses on five different student ensembles (jazz band, concert band, chamber music, string orchestra and symphony orchestra), each of which presents free concerts for the community at the end of the program. Students engage in theory and master classes in a musical setting not offered during the regular HYS season. This one-week music immersion program is open to local, mainland and international students in grades 8-12 who demonstrate a minimum level of musicianship and receive a teacher recommendation.
The following respected music professionals will serve as our 2012 clinicians:
- Violin – Joan Doike, Helen Liu
- Viola – Elton Masaki
- Cello – I-Bei Lin
- Bass – Geoff Stone
- Flute – Lynn Muramaru
- Oboe – Susan Ochi-Onishi, Derek Fujio
- Clarinet – Lynne Nakaura, Michael Yoshimi, Curtis Noborikawa
- Bassoon – Wayne Kawakami
- French Horn – Jonathan Parrish
- Trumpet – Ken Hafner
- Saxophone – Chad Kamei
- Lower Brass – KeAnuenue Hayashi
- Percussion – Ira Wong, Zach Morita
String Orchestra Conductor – Elton Masaki
Jazz Band Conductor - Ira Wong
Fujio Ensemble Conductor - Derek Fujio
WHEN IS PMI?
PMI 2012 is scheduled for July 14 – 22.
HERE IS PMI HELD?
PMI holds classes at the UH Music Department, and concerts at the Pearl City Cultural Center.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
You may obtain a registration form by:
- Downloading it here:
- Calling the HYS office at 941-9706
- Emailing Hawaii Youth Symphony
