Find Your Groove with HYS Jazz
Join other serious music students and elevate your ability to play a variety of popular, commercial, and jazz styles.
Although no audition is required to participate in the Combo ensembles or Jazz+, placement in the Combo ensembles is at the discretion of the Jazz Director.
| Jazz Program | Eligible Ages/Grades | Instruments | Basic Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz+ (All Levels) | Ages 13-18 | Open to all instruments | Sunday classes, 2:00-3:00 PM Hawaii Time, via Zoom |
| Combo II (Intermediate Level) | Grades 9-12 | Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Drums, Percussion; other instruments with approval of the Jazz Director | Saturday rehearsals, 3:00-5:00 pm, Jazz+ classes, and concerts TBD. |
| Combo I (Advanced Level) | Grades 9-12 | Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Drums, Percussion; other instruments with approval of the Jazz Director | Saturday rehearsals, 3:00-5:00 pm, Jazz+ classes, and concerts TBD. |
Register Here for Combo Ensembles
Financial Aid
HYS believes in making music education affordable and equitable for all. Thanks to generous donations and grants, we are able to offer financial aid packages for qualified students. Scholarships for private lessons are also available. Financial Aid applications are available at the HYS website and are due by September 1, 2020. All financial information will be kept confidential and used only for financial aid decision-making purposes
Neighbor Island Students
Neighbor Island Travel Assistance Available Upon Re-Opening of In-Person Activities
Students from all islands are encouraged to participate in HYS. In addition to Financial Aid and Scholarships, HYS has funds to assist with neighbor island students with travel expenses (airfare and ground transportation) for rehearsals and concerts. Due to COVID-19, HYS has suspended in-person activities. Upon the re-opening of in-person activities, travel assistance will be made available to neighbor island students once again. All city and state emergency orders (including travel quarantines) must be followed when participating in HYS activities.