HAWAIʻI's FAVorite summer music camp
You’ll meet a kaleidoscope of people from different places and backgrounds with common threads that make our community richer: a love of music and a drive for excellence. Does this sound like you? Then you’re in the right place.
The below program information was for our Summer 2023 camp. PMI 2024 details will be coming soon in the Spring of 2024. Please feel free to browse the website to learn more about PMI, and join our email list to be notified when details and registration are available online!
| Program | Dates | Instruments | Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strings Program (SSQ+Orchestra) | July 8-16, 2023 | violin, viola, cello, bass | entering 6th grade and up with at least 4 years of experience |
| Wind Ensemble | July 8-16, 2023 | flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophones, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion *selected students will also be invited to play in Symphony Orchestra | entering 8th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience |
| Jazz Intensive | July 8-16, 2023 | saxophones, trumpet, trombone, keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, drum set *other instruments may be eligible | entering 8th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience (no jazz experience required) |
| Ukulele Workshop | July 10-15, 2023 | ukulele | entering 6th grade and up. Beginning and intermediate students welcome |
| PMI MS All-State Band | July 10-16, 2023 | flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophones, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion | entering 7th-9th grade. Must be nominated by their band director and have completed first year of band instruction |
**Additional scholarships may be available for neighbor island and Title I schools. Please contact jeremy@hiyouthsymphony.org for more information.
Dear PMI Applicants and Families,
While the COVID-19 pandemic may have disrupted the way we teach music, we continue to adapt and persevere. It is with that spirit that the Pacific Music Institute announces its summer 2021 program–a hybrid offering of both online lessons and small in-person classes that follow strict health and safety protocols. Ensemble in-person instruction will be held at the spacious Hawaii Convention Center while an online-only option accommodates our mainland and international students who may be unable to travel.
For over 30 years, PMI has defined premier musical experiences for young musicians. In 2019, the Hawaii Youth Symphony and the National Orchestral + Festival have partnered to create the Orchestral Learning Alliance (OLA). We continue to grow this exciting partnership bringing together some of the world’s brightest and most celebrated artist faculty. Beyond symphonic music, our programs have expanded to include the Summer Jazz Intensive led by Dean Taba, the Solo & String Quartet program led by Iggy Jang, and the Ukulele Workshop led by Jake Shimabukuro.
The universal joy of music connects us all, and there is a place for everyone at PMI. Broaden your musical horizon with us this summer and help keep music a vibrant part of our communities. Have a safe rest of the school year and we look forward to seeing you this summer!
