Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Pacific Music Institute Hawaii's Favorite Summer Music Camp ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/blog/) - Stay up-to-date with Pacific Music Institute's latest news, fun facts, and Hawaii tidbits. - [Two Visionaries, One Legacy](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/two-visionaries-one-legacy/) - [One Week, Endless Impact: Reflecting on PMI 2026](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/one-week-endless-impact-reflecting-on-pmi-2026/) - [Meet the 2026 OLA Fellows](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/meet-the-2026-ola-fellows/) - [Introducing the PMI 2026 Concert Series](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/introducing-the-pmi-2026-concert-series/) - [Level Up Your ʻUkulele](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/level-up-your-ukulele/) - [The PMI Student Housing Experience](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/the-pmi-student-housing-experience/) - [PMI 2026: Where Someday is Today](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/pmi-2026-where-someday-is-today/) - [How Our Pacific Music Institute Brings World-Class Music Education to Every Island](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/how-our-pacific-music-institute-brings-world-class-music-education-to-every-island/) - [How Music Goals Keep Students Growing](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/how-music-goals-keep-students-growing/) - ["Happy PMI!": How Two Words Became Our Theme Song](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/happy-pmi-how-two-words-became-our-theme-song/) - [PMI Alumni Return to Share Their Musical Journeys](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/pmi-alumni-return-to-share-their-musical-journeys/) - [PMI 2025: A Summer of Musical Growth, Community Connection, and New Beginnings](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/pmi-2025-a-summer-of-musical-growth-community-connection-and-new-beginnings/) - [A Historic Summer Collaboration: PMI x HSO Side-by-Side Concert](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/a-historic-summer-collaboration-pmi-x-hso-side-by-side-concert/) - [How OLA Teaching Fellows Make Music a Right in Hawaiʻi](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/how-ola-teaching-fellows-make-music-a-right-in-hawaii/) - [Explore the PMI 2025 Concert Series](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/explore-the-pmi-2025-concert-series/) - [Can We Get An Encore?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/can-we-get-an-encore/) - [Prepping for PMI](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/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 a week of music making and fun! - [Community Partnerships Empowering Music Education](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/community-partnerships-empowering-music-education/) - Our journey is powered by the support of partners and community members who understand that investing in young musicians is investing in our shared future. - [Inspiring Tomorrow's Musicians: Our Partnership with NOI+F](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/inspiring-tomorrows-musicians/) - [From Side-by-Side to Scholarships: What’s New at PMI 2025](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/from-side-by-side-to-scholarships-whats-new-at-pmi-2025/) - As we prepare to welcome young musicians to our 2025 program, we're thrilled to share some new initiatives and opportunities that await at PMI this summer. - [From Summer Stage to College Campus: How PMI Prepares Young Musicians for Higher Education](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/from-summer-stage-to-college-campus/) - Our summer music intensive serves as an educational bridge between a middle and high school musical experience and collegiate-level study. - [5 Life Lessons from PMI Faculty](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/5-life-lessons-from-pmi-faculty/) - At PMI, a large part of learning stems from our amazing faculty members who hail from Hawai‘i and beyond. Read on for 5 inspiring lessons from the PMI faculty. - [More Than Tuition: Investing in Music Education](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/more-than-tuition-investing-in-music-education/) - Did you know that the vision of our parent organization, Hawai‘i Youth Symphony, is a Hawai‘i where music is a right for all keiki? - [Beyond Your Comfort Zone: A Musical Journey at Pacific Music Institute](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/beyond-your-comfort-zone-a-musical-journey-at-pacific-music-institute/) - Pacific Music Institute is a safe place for our students to stretch beyond their comfort levels, all in just one week. Letʻs break down the different ways they try new things! - [Inspiring and Growing Together: Middle School All-State Band](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/inspiring-and-growing-together-middle-school-all-state-band/) - We love how our Middle School All-State Band reflects the core values of our parent organization, Hawaii Youth Symphony, particularly to inspire and grow together. - [Day in the Life (Part 2)](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/day-in-the-life-part-2/) - We’re still buzzing from the incredible music, energy, and FUN of PMI 2024! Join us as we continue our deep dive into these unforgettable experiences. - [Day in the Life](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/day-in-the-life/) - Pacific Music Institute 2024 was a whirlwind of music, community, and fun! We’re recapping some of this year’s summer so you can see what a day in the life is like for our students. - [PMI Students Rise to the Occasion](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/pmi-students-rise-to-the-occasion/) - In building a robust music community full of enthusiasts and lovers of creating music, PMI has attracted students who prioritize growth and improvement. - [A World of Music: Celebrating Diversity with Visiting Faculty](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/a-world-of-music-celebrating-diversity-with-visiting-faculty/) - PMI faculty range from local legends to visiting visionaries; it’s this range of perspectives that give our students a well-rounded music education!! - [Enhance Your Summer of Music with ʻUkulele Power Couple Craig and Sarah!](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/enhance-your-summer-of-music-with-craig-and-sarah/) - Have you always wanted to learn how to play the ʻukulele? Or already on your ʻukulele journey? Check out our summer ʻUkulele Workshop led by Craig and Sarah! - [What’s new in the Winds, Brass, and Percussion Program?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/whats-new-in-the-winds-brass-and-percussion-program/) - The Winds, Brass, and Percussion Program is back with a new name and a few exciting changes that are sure to blow you away! Here’s what to expect this summer. - [Building Harmony and Bonds with Chamber Music](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/building-harmony-and-bonds-with-chamber-music/) - PMI’s chamber music program was started with a simple goal in mind: to offer the opportunity of playing in small ensembles to all interested children. - [Careers in Music Beyond Performing](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/careers-in-music-beyond-performing/) - Many careers in music don’t require performing at all! If you love music but aren’t interested in a job with an audience, here are some career pathways you may like! - [How Performing Can Help You Become a Better Musician](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/how-performing-can-help-you-become-a-better-musician/) - The end-of-PMI concerts are an integral part of the PMI experience as we believe performing helps our students grow not just as musicians but as people. - [Making the Most of Your Music Journey with Great Mentors and Role Models](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/making-the-most-of-your-music-journey-with-great-mentors-and-role-models/) - [Secrets of Creative Routines](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/secrets-of-creative-routines/) - Our teachers are all professional musicians AND music educators, so we asked them to share how they balance everything to uncover the secrets to a good creative routine! - [All About Soundpainting](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/all-about-soundpainting/) - PMI 2023 was filled with all types of music: classical, contemporary, small ensemble, large ensemble, and so much more! - [A Musical Finale: Our Pacific Music Institute Summer Showcase](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/a-musical-finale-our-pacific-music-institute-summer-showcase/) - Our Pacific Music Institute 2023 concerts were the perfect finale to a week full of music! Our students worked hard throughout a week-long intensive. - [The 3-2-1 of PMI 2023](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/the-3-2-1-of-pmi-2023/) - Our team works hard all year to put together the perfect summer music intensive for keiki near and far. If you missed the fun, relive it with us as we do the 3-2-1 of PMI 2023. - [Program Spotlight: ‘Ukulele Workshop](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/program-spotlight-ukulele-workshop/) - The ‘ukulele is rooted in Hawai‘i’s culture and history as far back as1879, thought to be brought by Portuguese settlers. - [5 Ways to Make Learning Fun This Summer](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/5-ways-to-make-learning-fun/) - Summer is the perfect time for our keiki to relax and have fun, but it can also be a great opportunity for them to learn something new! Here are five ideas. - [PMI 2023 Program Directors Share What Makes Their Programs Special](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/pmi-2023-program-directors-share-what-makes-their-programs-special/) - Our 2023 summer music intensive is looking to be the best yet, largely due to our amazing program directors. They make PMI a fantastic learning environment! - [Why You Should Continue Studying Music This Summer](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/why-study-music-this-summer/) - You’ve spent the school year learning new skills on your instrument. The last thing you want to do is start from scratch when the new school year comes around! - [The String Experience](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/the-string-experience/) - [Howzit - Do You Know What These Hawaiian Words Mean?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/howzit-do-you-know-what-these-hawaiian-words-mean/) - [Classical Remix - Do you know which classical piece inspired these songs?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/classical-remix-do-you-know-which-classical-piece-inspired-these-songs/) - [Rumor Brass It - Do You Truly Know Music?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/rumor-brass-it-do-you-truly-know-music/) - [What Your Favorite Composer Says About You](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/what-your-favorite-composer-says-about-you/) - [What Composition Is Your Life’s Theme Song?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/what-composition-is-your-lifes-theme-song/) - [Can You Guess These December-Born Composers?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/can-you-guess-these-december-born-composers/) - [Can You Fill in the Missing Emoji to Name a Famous Classical Piece?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/can-you-fill-in-the-missing-emoji-to-name-a-famous-classical-piece/) - [Which Composer Is Your Long-Lost Relative?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/which-composer-is-your-long-lost-relative/) - [What Is Your Spirit Instrument?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/what-is-your-spirit-instrument/) - [What Song Does Your Study Playlist Need?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/what-song-does-your-study-playlist-need/) - School is back and that means something else is also here: studying! Tell us your study situation and we’ll tell you what song your study playlist needs! - [Jazz It Up: Can You Ace This True or False Jazz Trivia?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/jazz-it-up/) - Are you ready to start your jazz journey? To gear up for PMI 2023, give these 10 true or false questions a shot and see how much jazz knowledge you’ve got! - [Mele Mash-Up: Can you complete the lyrics of these songs from Hawai‘i?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/mele-mash-up/) - Hawai‘i is home to rich culture and history, music included. We love celebrating the musical roots of our island home! Can you complete lyrics from these local songs? - [Putting the Spotlight on the Honor Band](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/putting-the-spotlight-on-the-honor-band/) - At Pacific Music Institute, we believe in providing fun, high-quality music education to students in Hawaiʻi and beyond. This summer, we partnered with the.. - [Blown Away by the Band](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/blown-away-by-the-band/) - [A Melting Pot for Music Students](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/a-melting-pot-for-music-students/) - [Let’s Take a Look Back at PMI! ](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/lets-take-a-look-back-at-pmi/) - PMI 2022 was a great success! This year, we had students join us from 59 schools, as well as an incredible lineup of top-class instructors. Keep reading to see what was new at PMI! - [Stay On Beat This Summer](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/stay-on-beat-this-summer/) - Live music is in full swing! If you’re looking for the best live music events in Honolulu, here’s all the information you need to stay on beat this summer. - [Five Reasons to Play the ʻUkulele](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/five-reasons-to-play-the-ukulele/) - [Meet this summer's world-renowned music teachers!](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/meet-the-teachers/) - Every year, we bring internationally acclaimed music teachers to Honolulu for our summer music camp, and recruit the best of Hawaiʻi’s local faculty. - [Summer Composed for You!](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/summer-composed-for-you/) - There are only two more months left until PMI 2022 and we can’t wait! This year, we have an exciting lineup of programs taught by world-class instructors. - [Turn Up the Heat! Summer Camp 2022](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/turn-up-the-heat-summer-camp-2022/) - [Déjà Blues - How Well Do You Know Music History?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/deja-blues-how-well-do-you-know-music-history/) - [The Summer Coda](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/the-summer-coda/) - [Tuned Up at the PMI eFestival](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/tuned-up-at-the-pmi-efestival/) - [Strum in the Sun](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/strum-in-the-sun/) - [Tropical Trade Winds](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/tropical-trade-winds/) - [Meet the 2021 PMI Faculty!](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/meet-the-2021-pmi-faculty/) - [Stringing Together Your Future](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/stringing-together-your-future/) - [5 Ways to Conduct the Perfect Summer](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/5-ways-to-conduct-the-perfect-summer/) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/) - 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. - [Register](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/register/) - [Concerts](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/concerts/) - [MS All-State Band](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/ms-all-state-band/) - [Ukulele Workshop](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/ukulele-workshop/) - [Winds, Brass, and Percussion Program](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/windsbrasspercussionprogram/) - [Strings Program](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/strings-program/) - [Jazz Intensive](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/jazz-intensive/) - [Programs](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/programs/) - Every summer at the Pacific Music Institute is an opportunity to make music, friends, and develop skills that will extend far beyond the rehearsal room. - [Community Impact](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/impact/) - Pacific Music Institute (PMI), Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony‘s premier summer music camp, is more than just a music program, it’s a catalyst for positive community change across our islands. As part of Hawaiʻi’s only statewide orchestra program for youth, PMI embodies the transformative power of music to unite, inspire, and build stronger communities. Building Bridges Across - [Accommodations](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/accommodations/) - Student housing in dorms at a summer music camp is a great way to meet other students who share your passion for music. Meals and transportation to PMI included! - [facilities](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/facilities/) - For summer 2023, the Pacific Music Institute took place at McKinley High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is the oldest public high school in Hawaii and has a rich history. - [Faculty](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/) - The PMI Faculty are world-class musicians representing performers and educators from some of the premier institutions and organizations in music. - [About Us](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/about-us/) - The joy of music connects us all, and there is a place for everyone at PMI. Broaden your musical horizon with us this summer! - [JASON HUANG](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/jason-huang/) - [BRENDAN SHIRK](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/brendan-shirk/) - [MAYA STOCK](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/maya-stock/) - [BRAD DAVIS](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/brad-davis/) - [Our Supporters](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/our-supporters/) - [IGNACE JANG](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/ignace-jang/) - [JOSEPH STEPEC](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/joseph-stepec/) - [MACKENZIE KWONG](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/mackenzie-kwong/) - [CHRISTOPHER SMITH](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/christopher-smith/) - [KIM BARCLIFT](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/kim-barclift-2/) - [CLARA KIM](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/clara-kim/) - [PMI 2025 ROSTER](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/pmi-2025-roster/) - [Honor Hickman](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/honor-hickman/) - [Tori Boell](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/tori-boell/) - [Nathan Shepherd](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/nathan-shepherd/) - [Jerry Han](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/jerry-han/) - [Contact Us](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/contact/) - [ARIS DOIKE](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/aris-doike/) - [ANDREW KAM](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/andrew-kam/) - [SORAH MYUNG](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/sorah-myung/) - [Alex Hayashi](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/alex-hayashi/) - [KATHY HAFNER](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/kathy-hafner/) - [VICKY WANG](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/vicky-wang/) - [PARRY KARP](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/parry-karp/) - [ZOË MARTIN-DOIKE](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/zoe-martin-doike/) - [BETSY BRIGHT](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/betsy-bright/) - [Joseph Nakamoto](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/joseph-nakamoto/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/privacy-policy/) - [Financial Aid](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/financial-aid/) - [JEREMY LAWI](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/jeremy-lawi/) - [MARIE LICKWAR](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/marie-lickwar-2/) - [NOEL OKIMOTO](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/noel-okimoto/) - [RICHARD SCERBO](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/richard-scerbo/) - [STEVE TRESELER](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/steve-treseler/) - [DR. HELEN LIU](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/dr-helen-liu/) - [Dean Taba](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/faculty/dean-taba/) ## Quizzes - [How Well Do You Know Music History?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2607) - [Do you know which classical piece inspired these songs?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2605) - [Rumor Brass It](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2603) - [Who Is Your Favorite Composer?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2602) - [What Composition Is Your Life’s Theme Song?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2601) - [Can You Guess These December-Born Composers?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2599) - [Name a Famous Classical Piece?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2596) - [Which Composer Is Your Long-Lost Relative?](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2595) - [Describe your personality...](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2594) - [Describe your current study situation…](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/?fca_qc_quiz=2593) ## Events - [Sample Event 1](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/event/sample-event-1/) - [Sample Event 2](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/event/sample-event-2/) ## Categories - [Quiz](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/category/quiz/) - [Concerts](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/category/concerts/) - [PMI Experience](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/category/pmi-experience/) ## Event Categories - [Jazz](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/events/category/jazz/) - [Orchestra](https://www.pacificmusichi.org/events/category/orchestra/)