About Us
For over 36 years, Pacific Music Institute has defined premier musical experiences for young musicians. In 2019, the Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony and the National Orchestral Institute + Festival partnered to create the Orchestral Learning Alliance (OLA) at PMI. 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 a Jazz Intensive, String Quartet program, ʻUkulele Workshop, and Middle School All-State Band.
The universal joy of music connects us all, and there is a place for everyone at PMI. Broaden your musical horizons 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!
PMI 2026 At a Glance
- 237 students
- 35 faculty
- 54 songs learned
- 15 hours of performing
- Orchestral Learning Alliance (OLA):
- Led 3 B# seminars
- Performed 6 outreach concerts serving nearly 200 people
- Visited 2 islands
By Hawai'i Youth Symphony
Pacific Music Institute is a summer music camp by Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony. HYS is Hawaiʻi’s only statewide orchestra program for youth, and a comprehensive community resource for orchestral music in Hawaiʻi. Each year, HYS serves approximately 650 students, ages 7-18, from nearly 100 schools on different islands – and from all skill levels.
Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony’s mission is to foster fun and creative experiences for youth that inspire a deep appreciation for music and lifelong relationships within the culture of our islands. Why? Music makes better communities. “All youth can cultivate personal excellence through music,” says HYS President & CEO, Randy Wong, “music is a social good, and I aspire to build a Hawaiʻi in which any interested child can develop and achieve their individual best.”
By bringing together hundreds of youth from diverse backgrounds and schools, we strive to provide access to music regardless of who you are, where you live, or your musical interests. HYS’s commitment, however, goes beyond training young musicians. HYS and its Pacific Music Institute give students the skills for lifelong learning and the foundation for becoming better global citizens. The Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony has been incorporated since 1964 and is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our EIN is 99-0119771.
