More than a Band – We are ʻOhana
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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
(including a mass band performance!).
Tickets are available here – get them early and avoid the line!
2825 Ala Ilima St, Honolulu, HI 96818
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 Ensemble, Symphony 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.
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
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