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. Classes held over Zoom until further notice.
Faculty
Instructor: Joan Doike
Registration
We are unable to accept new students into BSE for 2020-2021.
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, 9:00 am – 10:15 am. Classes held over Zoom until further notice.
Faculty
Instructor: Chad Uyehara
Registration
String Orchestra Ensemble (SOE)
Audition required for placement. For children of advancing ability.
Class Times
Saturdays, 10:45 am – 12:00 pm. Classes held over Zoom until further notice.
Faculty
Instructor: Joan Doike
Register for SOE
Concert String Orchestra (CSO)
Audition required for placement. The Academy’s most advanced string orchestra.
Class Times
Saturdays, 10:45 am – 12:00 pm. Classes held over Zoom until further notice.
Faculty
Instructor: Chad Uyehara
Register for CSO
Location
Remotely over Zoom
All classes are being held remotely over Zoom until further notice.
Pre-pandemic, our classes were held at the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii.
Spalding Clubhouse, 2nd Floor
1704 Waiola Street
(Behind Washington Middle School, Corner of Waiola & Lokahi St.)
Season
To Be Announced
Minimum Age
BSE, ISE, and SOE: At least 8 years old by 8/01/20 and entering grade 3