PMI Alumni Return to Share Their Musical Journeys
There’s something special about coming full circle. At our Pacific Music Institute, we’ve watched countless young musicians grow, flourish, and venture out into the world to pursue their musical dreams. […]
PMI 2025: A Summer of Musical Growth, Community Connection, and New Beginnings
What an incredible summer we had in 2025! Pacific Music Institute 2025 brought together young musicians from across Hawai‘i and beyond for an unforgettable week of musical experiences, community engagement, […]
A Historic Summer Collaboration: PMI x HSO Side-by-Side Concert
This summer marked a momentous milestone for Pacific Music Institute as we hosted our first-ever Side-by-Side concert with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra. While our parent organization, Hawai‘i Youth Symphony, has […]
How OLA Teaching Fellows Make Music a Right in Hawaiʻi
At Pacific Music Institute and our parent organization, Hawai‘i Youth Symphony, we believe every keiki in Hawai‘i should have access to music education. This is why we are grateful for […]
Explore the PMI 2025 Concert Series
Join us for an incredible weekend of music! Pacific Music Institute is excited to present an unbeatable lineup of concerts this July, showcasing the remarkable talents of both our students […]
Prepping for PMI
As PMI 2025 fast approaches, our faculty and staff are so excited to welcome students from across Hawai‘i and beyond for an intensive week of music making and fun! We […]
Community Partnerships Empowering Music Education
At the Pacific Music Institute, we believe music connects communities, empowers young people, and creates lifelong opportunities beyond the notes our students will play this summer. But making world-class music […]
From Side-by-Side to Scholarships: What’s New at PMI 2025
Summer is just around the corner, and this year’s Pacific Music Institute promises to be our most exciting intensive yet! As we prepare to welcome talented young musicians to our […]
From Summer Stage to College Campus: How PMI Prepares Young Musicians for Higher Education
At Pacific Music Institute (PMI), we believe in nurturing not just musicians, but future leaders in the arts and beyond. Our summer music intensive serves as an educational bridge between […]
5 Life Lessons from PMI Faculty
Music education extends far beyond learning notes and perfecting techniques. At Pacific Music Institute, a large part of learning stems from our amazing faculty members who hail from Hawai‘i and […]