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Fun, Friendship, Family

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.

UH Bands Orientation


🎶 Join the University of Hawaiʻi Bands! | 2025-2026 Orientation 🎶

Are you ready to make music, make friends, and make memories? The University of Hawaiʻi Bands invites all new and returning students to our 2025-2026 Orientation!

📅 Orientation Dates

Sunday, May 18, 2025
&
Saturday, June 7, 2025

🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: UH Music Department, Room 108
2411 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822
📞 Contact: (808) 956-7657 or (808) 956-5207
🌐 Visit Us: uhbands.org

💻 Can’t attend in person? No problem!
Join us via Zoom using the information below:
Meeting ID: 893 1572 1195
Passcode: UHBAND

UH Summer Band


🎶🌴 Join the University of Hawai‘i 2025 Summer Band! 🌴🎶

Calling all musicians! Come be a part of the UH Summer Band and make music with us this summer!

🗓 Rehearsals:
Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 UH Department of Music, Room 108

June 18 & 25
July 2, 9, 16 & 23

🎺 Summer Band Concert
📅 Friday, July 25, 2025
📍 Windward Mall
🕕 6:00pm

🎵 Open to all interested! Don’t miss this opportunity to play and perform in a fun, community-driven band experience!

Join the LAB BAND

 

🎶 Calling All Musicians! 🎶

JOIN US
for the 2025 UH Conductors / Rehearsal Workshop

 

📍 June 9–13 | UH Music Room 108

🕐 Afternoons | 1:00–4:00PM/ 4:30PM

We’re putting together a lab band for this year’s workshop, and YOU’RE invited to play! This is a fun, relaxed, and educational experience featuring talented musicians and a behind-the-scenes look at the art of conducting.

 

You’ll get to work with an incredible team:
🎼 Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman (UH Bands)
🎼 Dr. Kim Barclift (UH Music Education)

🎼 Dr. Emily Moss (University of New Mexico)

 

✨ Play great music
✨ Connect with fellow musicians
✨ Learn something new
✨ Enjoy free lunch each day!

UH Bands Rehearsal Workshop 2025

Refresh, Refine, Recharge

June 9-13, 2025
UH Mānoa Department of Music

 

Step up to the podium and join us for a dynamic week of music mastery, with an emphasis on practical rehearsal skills:

– conducting & rehearsal labs with a live band

– conducting & rehearsal demos with our faculty

– woodwind / brass / percussion methods refreshers

– discussion sessions 

Refresh your conducting, refine your rehearsal technique, and recharge your passion for musical excellence!

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...

Amelia Lukas flute masterclass & recital

Amelia Lukas will present a masterclass and recital at University of Hawai’i Music Department on March 23 and March 25. Free and open to the public. More details linked here.

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