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)
For children ages 8 & up. No prior musical experience needed. In this class, students will choose an instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass), learn basic instrument care, and start reading music. Students will perform twice in a concert setting and learn to follow a conductor.
Class Times
Saturdays, 9:00 am – 10:15 am. Special workshops, events, and concerts TBD.
Faculty
Instructor: Joan Doike
Registration
BSE 2020-2021 Registration TBA
Intermediate String Ensemble (ISE)
For children ages 8 & up, with at least 1 year of prior experience. Building on the Beginning String class, the Intermediate String Ensemble introduces fundamentals of orchestral playing.
Class Times
Saturdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Special workshops, events, and concerts TBD.
Faculty
Instructor: Chad Uyehara
Registration
ISE 2020-2021 Registration TBA
String Orchestra Ensemble (SOE)
Audition required for placement. For children of advancing ability.
Class Times
Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Special workshops, events, and concerts TBD.
Faculty
Instructor: Joan Doike
Register for SOE
After careful consideration because of the COVID-19 crisis, HYS will delay Academy and Symphony Program auditions to later this fall. We are currently planning our fall activities and will announce details this summer. Due to the fluidity of this COVID-19 pandemic, HYS reserves the right to adapt our policy as the situation continues to develop. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to making music again in a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, volunteers and our community partners.
Concert String Orchestra (CSO)
Audition required for placement. The Academy’s most advanced string orchestra.
Class Times
Saturdays, 12:45-2:45 pm. Special workshops, events, and concerts TBD.
Faculty
Instructor: Chad Uyehara
Register for CSO
After careful consideration because of the COVID-19 crisis, HYS will delay Academy and Symphony Program auditions to later this fall. We are currently planning our fall activities and will announce details this summer. Due to the fluidity of this COVID-19 pandemic, HYS reserves the right to adapt our policy as the situation continues to develop. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to making music again in a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, volunteers and our community partners.
Location
Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH)
Spalding Clubhouse, 2nd Floor
1704 Waiola Street
(Behind Washington Middle School, Corner of Waiola & Lokahi St.)
Season
To Be Announced
Audition Music for 2020-2021 Season
Audition Music for SOE/CSO
After careful consideration because of the COVID-19 crisis, HYS will delay Academy and Symphony Program auditions to later this fall. We are currently planning our fall activities and will announce details this summer. Due to the fluidity of this COVID-19 pandemic, HYS reserves the right to adapt our policy as the situation continues to develop. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to making music again in a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, volunteers and our community partners.
Minimum Age
BSE, ISE, and SOE: At least 8 years old by 8/01/20 and entering grade 3
Administrative Contact
Ms. Talia Turnbull, Academy Program Coordinator