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We are more than a band, we are an ʻOhana (family). The University of Hawaiʻi Bands are open to all students. To learn more, click below.

Alumni #GiveBack

Do you miss your time in band? Here are some ways to stay  in touch with band alumni and to participate in the UH Alumni Band.

The University of Hawai’i Bands needs your help with donations for band scholarships, supplies, uniforms, and new equipment. Show your love of UH Bands today by giving annually, monthly, or through legacy giving.

2026 UH BANDS FALL CONCERT

You’re invited to our first UH Bands concert of the fall semester, featuring the UH Wind Ensemble with bands from both ‘Ilima Intermediate School and Mililani High School
(including a mass band performance!). 
Tickets are available here – get them early and avoid the line! 
 
UH Bands Fall Concert
Sunday October 19 2025, 4:00pm
Moanalua HS Performing Arts Center

2825 Ala Ilima St, Honolulu, HI 96818

 

ʻIlima Intermediate School Concert Band
Richard Akamine, conductor
Jake Yoshimura, conductor
 
Mililani High School Wind Ensemble
Derek Ka‘apana, conductor
 
University of Hawai’i Wind Ensemble
Jeffrey Boeckman, conductor
Pablo Furukawa, graduate conductor
 
Combined bands from IIS, MHS, & UHWE
Richard Akamine and Jeffrey Boeckman, conductors

2026 University of Hawaiʻi Band Spring Band Auditions

Auditions for the Spring 2026 UH Concert Bands are coming up soon, and the audition music is now available

There are exciting plans for all three groups(Wind EnsembleSymphony Band, and Concert Band), and we want you to play in one of these terrific ensembles. Auditions are open to all UH students, including community colleges and UHWO students.

 

Auditions will be held Tuesday, October 29 – Saturday, November 2.

 

Anyone receiving a UH Bands tuition waiver for Spring 2026 must audition for a spring concert band. 

(Members of the Horn Quartet, Perc Quartet and Wind Trio are required to audition for seat placement.)

44th Annual Meadow Gold Rainbow Invitational

Join us on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex for Hawai‘i’s premier marching band festival!

Featuring performances by✨
Aiea • Castle • ‘Iolani • Campbell • Kailua • Kaiser • Kalani • Kamehameha • Kapolei • Leilehua • McKinley • Mililani • Moanalua • Punahou • Roosevelt • Radford • Waipahu

🎶 Special Performance:
The University of Hawai‘i “Rainbow Warrior” Marching Band
with guest artist Eric Miyashiro on trumpet 🎺

🎟️ Tickets:
$15 Adults | $10 Students/Seniors

WE ENCOURAGE ALL FANS TO PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR

An Evening with Eric Miyashiro

🎺✨ An Evening with Eric Miyashiro ✨🎺
Join us as we welcome home Hawai‘i’s own world-renowned trumpet master for a special benefit performance for the UH Bands!

📅 Monday, November 10, 2025
📍 Orvis Auditorium – UH Music Department
2411 Dole St., Honolulu, HI 96822

🎶 7:30 PM – Jazz Combo Performance
featuring Tommy James, Abe Lagrimas Jr., Dean Taba & Allen Won

🎺 8:15 PM – Trumpet Masterclass

🎟️ Admission: $10
📞 Info: (808) 956-7756

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience one of the world’s premier trumpet artists live right here at UH Mānoa!

University of Hawaiʻi Drumline Clinic

🥁 University of Hawai‘i Drumline Clinic 🥁
Join us for an afternoon of rhythm, precision, and inspiration!

📅 Sunday, November 9, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 UH Dept. of Music – Room MB108 (Band Room)

Featuring:
Matt Regua – Co-Founder of Percussion IQ & RCC Indoor Percussion

Free Admission
Door Prizes
MUS 199 Eligible

Whether you’re a current UH student, local high school drummer, or percussion enthusiast, this is your chance to learn from one of the best in the activity!

📞 Contact: (808) 956-7657

2025 Fall Concert

2025 Aloha Concert

You’re invited to our LAST concert of the2024-2025 School Year! 2025 UH BANDS ALOHA CONCERT M.M. Scott Auditorium at McKinley HS4:00pm & 7:00pm Featuring:UH Concert Band - Gwen H. Nakamura, conductorUH Symphonic Band - Dr. Dustin Ferguson, conductorMount San...

2025 Spring Concert

You’re invited to our FIRST concert of the2025 Spring semester! Featuring:UH Wind Ensemble Jeffrey Boeckman, Conductor  UH Symphonic Band Dustin Ferguson, Conductor Sunday, March 2, 2025 4:00 PM Nakasone Performing Arts Center (Pearl City HS) 2100...

2024 Fall Concert

Join us on October 20, 2024 for our Fall Concert Series at the Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center!Our Fall Concert will feature, ʻAiea Intermediate School Band, Kailua High School Symphonic Band and the UH Wind Ensemble...

2024 Aloha Concert

Join us on Sunday April 28, 2024 for our2024 UH Bands Aloha Concert!M.M. Scott Auditorium, McKinley High School 1039 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814 4:00pm – Concert & Symphonic Band5:30pm – RECEPTION (Free for Ticket...

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2023 Aloha Concerts

UH Bands Aloha Concerts Sunday, April 30, 2023   Leeward Theatre 96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, HI 96782   4pm UH Symphonic Band Adam Kehl, conductor UH Concert Band Gwen Nakamura, conductor Reception   7pm UH Wind Ensemble Jeffrey Boeckman, conductor Erin...

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