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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.

2025-2026 Scholarship Auditions

Saturday February 15, 2025
9:00am-1:00pm
UH Band Room 108

 SCHOLARSHIPS:
Marching Band Scholarship
Woodwind, Brass & Percussion, Regardless of Major
Chamber Group Scholarship
Selected Students will receive up to $5,000 a year
UH Mānoa Music Majors
Interested in studying music? You can audition for the UH Music 
Department and UH Bands on the SAME DAY!

For more info contact:
Gwen Nakamura – Assistant Band Director
gwenn@hawaii.edu
(808) 956-7657

 

UH Double Reed Quartet Participates in Prestigious Double Reeds Conference

This past summer, our UH double reed quartet students had the chance to attend at the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Conference held in Flagstaff, Arizona!
 
Mahalo to Coach, Basson Lecturer, Marsha Schweitzer and the UH double reed quartet for representing UH Mānoa and the State of Hawaiʻi at this conference.
  

UH Bands Winter Concert Series

You’re invited to our final UH Bands concert of the Fall semester, featuring the UH Wind Ensemble and UH Concert Band.


UH
 Bands Winter Concert

Sunday December 8 2024, 6:00pm

UH Kennedy Theatre
1770 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822

Admission: 
$15.00 – General Admission
$10.00 – Senior
FREE – Students

43rd Annual Rainbow Invitational MAHALO!!!

MAHALO to everyone who attended and hope you all had a great time!

Special MAHALO to Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaiʻi for its continuous support of sponsoring this annual event.

 

EDEN IN LOVE
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UH BANDS 100 YEARS

Purchase the limited Eden In Love x 100 Year UH Rainbow Warrior Marching Band Tote Bags in GREEN.

GREEN is our 100 Year UHRWMB Design.

PRICE: 
$25.00 – EACH
$20.00 – FOR (2) or MORE

TO PURCHASE & PICK-UP PLEASE EMAIL GWEN NAKAMURA  gwenn@hawaii.edu 

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...

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.

UH Bands Spring 2023 Concert

UH Bands is excited to present our Spring concert on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Roosevelt High School Auditorium. More details linked here.

2023 UH Band Scholarship Auditions

University of Hawai’i band scholarship auditions are being held on Saturday February 11th, 2023, at 9 am in the UH Band Room

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