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What does a year at HYS look like?
Our nonprofit organization works to provide music education to the youth of Hawai‘i. We have been doing this for nearly 60 years, and every year is full of exciting events, programs, and performances....
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Our Journey to Making Music a Right for our Keiki
Wow! Can you believe itʻs been five years? In 2018, our Hawaii Youth Symphony staff and board of directors came together to create a five year plan. This strategic planning process is crucial in...
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A New Strategic Plan: Working Towards A Future Full of Music
When we look into our crystal ball, we see a future full of music. Our local community is thriving, and all keiki have the right to find their passion through music. For one child, joy is a violin....
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What Does Outreach Mean to Us?
No matter who you are or where you live, you should have access to music education! Since there are many communities across our island chain that have limited access, we strive to make music...
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Celebrating Diversity in Music Education
The world of music is vast, and inclusion and diversity are the way forward! As we bring classical music into the contemporary world, music education organizations have a huge impact when it comes to...
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Tradition meets Innovation: Highlights from the 2023 Season
The 2023 season for Hawaii Youth Symphony was one to remember. After slowly returning to in-person rehearsals, concerts, and activities in 2021 and 2022, we jumped into 2023 determined to fully bring...
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A Musical Marathon with HYS
As we head into 2024, we are still reeling from the excitement of a jam-packed end to the year. Our Hawaii Youth Symphony team facilitated TEN concerts in just two weeks. One of our primary goals as a...
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Orchestrating Change: Tackling Youth Challenges through Music
At Hawaii Youth Symphony, we believe the presence of music in the lives of keiki leads to outcomes vital to success in school and to joy in life. For us to best understand the impact of what we do,...
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Get to Know HYS Programs Director Hannah Watanabe
Our nonprofit organization’s administration team is instrumental in ensuring that our programs run smoothly and that our music teachers have the support they need. Programs Director Hannah Watanabe...
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All About Auditions
Like many youth orchestras, some of our ensembles are audition-only, but don’t be intimidated! While auditions can be nerve-wracking, they’re a great way for young musicians to step outside of their...
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