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Residencies

A residency is a multi-day series of related educational and performance activities, typically performed or taught by a guest teaching artist, whose professional expertise is highly sought. Occasionally, the residency may be part of a larger program or initiative. Below are some examples of past residencies, as well as information about upcoming ones.

Past Residencies

Toby Oft’s Winter Concert Residency

Boston Symphony Orchestra Principal Trombonist TOBY OFT joined HYS for five days of masterclasses, brass coaching, trombone demonstrations, and performances with Youth Symphony I and Youth Symphony II. Mr. Oft’s residency culminated with a rare treat for Listen & Learn concertgoers; nearly […]

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Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96814 United States
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Midori’s Orchestra Residencies Program

The world-famous violinist MIDORI is recognized as an extraordinary performer, a devoted and gifted educator, and an innovative community engagement activist. In April 2016, HYS collaborated with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra (HSO) to bring Midori to Hawaii. Over the course of 4 days, […]

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Multiple Island Residency, HI United States
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From The Top

The nationally-broadcast radio program From The Top featured Youth Symphony I in the broadcast taping on December 2, 2016, courtesy of a partnership with Hawaii Public Radio. From The Top showcases America’s top, young classically-trained musicians in an exciting live radio format. Selected musicians performed with Christopher […]

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Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96814 United States
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David Shifrin Winter Residency 2017

Residency Schedule Mon, Nov. 27: Masterclass featuring HYS students; UH Orvis, 6:30 PM Tues, Nov. 28: Visit to Kealakehe High School Band; Kailua-Kona, HI Wed, Nov. 29: Recital in Kohala, HI (info: davidshifrin.com) Thur, Nov. 30: Visit to Music in the […]

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UH Music Dept, 2411 Dole St.
Honolulu, HI 96822 United States
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