Music Builds Bridges between Honolulu’s Generations
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
1M ago
Music is one of the most powerful tools for bringing people together, and the city of Honolulu is proving that to be true. Music helps unite Honolulu’s generations, building relationships and creating a community for all ages to enjoy. “Music bridges generations, bringing people together. Hawaii Youth Symphony nurtures intergenerational connections, harmonizing diverse ages through the universal language of music,” says Randy Wong, Hawaii Youth Symphony’s President & CEO. “At HYS, we believe that music is a right, and that means that everyone should have the opportunity to experience it ..read more
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Tradition meets Innovation: Highlights from the 2023 Season
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
1M ago
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 back long-standing traditions while also introducing exciting new programs. From the return of beloved concerts to the launch of innovative initiatives, the season was a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Here’s a quick look at some of our most exciting moments this year.  January 2023- New after-school music class In January, Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra percussionist Christopher ..read more
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What Does Outreach Mean to Us?
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
1M ago
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 accessible to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn an instrument. Through our 2023 He Makana O Nā Mele: The Gift of Music fundraiser, our goal is to raise money and awareness to be able to grow our outreach programs.  Though often overlooked by school systems nationwide, the arts are a crucial part of a well-rounded education. Keep reading to learn more about what outreach mean ..read more
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Our Journey to Making Music a Right for our Keiki
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
1M ago
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 shaping the future of our nonprofit organization. Now that it’s time to set our goals for the next five years, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the goals we set for ourselves five years ago and share our progress with our community. Our five year goals In the past five years, our major goals fell into 4 categories: access, achievement, talent, and free concerts. Here’s the short version of ..read more
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Orchestrating Change: Tackling Youth Challenges through Music
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
1M ago
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, and how we can better contribute to the success of our keiki, it’s important for us to examine the challenges they face and the role we play in overcoming them. The world is rapidly changing, and today’s youth encounter different obstacles than that of previous generations. Technology has changed the way students learn and has created new social challenges. Kids, teenagers, and young adults hav ..read more
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What Makes HYS Special?
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
1M ago
At Hawaii Youth Symphony, we strive to create an environment that celebrates the individuality of each student and prepares them for their future- whatever they choose to do! Through meaningful opportunities for collaboration, incredible support from our teaching staff, and exciting opportunities, our organization seeks to offer an experience that is truly special. But who are we to tell you what makes HYS special? Let’s hear from our students! Every year, each of the graduating seniors takes time to reflect on their musical journey with HYS. It is always heart-warming to hear our alumni sa ..read more
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Celebrating Diversity in Music Education
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
1M ago
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 working toward better representation in the field of music. As music educators, it is our responsibility to not only teach the classics, but also to broaden our students’ musical horizons and expose them to diverse genres, musicians, and composers. The Significance of Diversity in Music Education The music industry, as well as orchestral music specifically, both have a history of being white ..read more
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A New Strategic Plan: Working Towards A Future Full of Music
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
1M ago
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. Using a loaned instrument with beginning instruction, they grow into a virtuosic symphonic musician who studies violin performance and returns to Hawai‘i as an adult to play in the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra. For another child, happiness is playing the ‘ukulele. Jamming with friends and family is a cornerstone of their life; what started as a hobby in a Boys & Girls Clubhouse has turned into ..read more
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What does a year at HYS look like?
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
1M ago
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. This past year was our biggest yet since the pandemic, and we’re so grateful! We were able to reinstate many of our favorite traditions, create new programs to serve more of our community, and provide special opportunities for our keiki. Reflecting at the end of the season is an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful things that happened this year, and plan for the future! Our goal is simple ..read more
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A Musical Marathon with HYS
Hawaii Youth Symphony Blog
by Jessica Nelson
2M ago
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 music education organization is to give our keiki with different types of performance opportunities, while providing our community with free concerts and access to music!  Kicking Off Our Annual Winter Concert Series Our annual Winter Concert Series marks the halfway point for our school-year music programming. They are an opportunity for our students to showcase all they learned during ..read more
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