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
Registration for BSE 2019-2020 is now open! Please click this link to register online.
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
Registration for ISE 2019-2020 is now open! Please click this link to register online.
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
SOE is open by audition only. A password is required to access the Online Registration Form. Acceptance letters will be e-mailed to the primary e-mail address on file on/before August 16. Please check your child’s acceptance letter for the password.
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
CSO is open by audition only. A password is required to access the Online Registration Form. Acceptance letters will be e-mailed to the primary e-mail address on file on/before August 16. Please check your child’s acceptance letter for the password.
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
Every SATURDAY from September 7, 2019 through April 25, 2020
Winter Vacation: December 14, 21, and 28, 2019
Spring Vacation: March 21, 2020
Audition Music for 2019-2020 Season
Minimum Age
BSE, ISE, and SOE: At least 8 years old by 8/01/19 and entering grade 3
Administrative Contact
Ms. Talia Turnbull, Academy Program Coordinator