pmi Middle School All-State BAnd
Overview
The Pacific Music Institute (PMI) Middle School All-State Band is an exemplary group of incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students from Hawaiʻi schools across the islands. This fast-paced summer band program is a special opportunity for Middle School students to stay engaged with music over the summer and meet new friends from schools across the state!
Participation in this program is by nomination only. School band directors will select students to participate based on character, embodiment of school values, and technical musical ability.
Pacific Music Institute offers four other summer music programs for middle and high school students. Band students entering 8th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience on their instrument should sign up for our Winds, Brass, and Percussion Program!
For Nominated Students:
Congratulations! Your child has been selected to participate in the Pacific Music Institute (PMI) Middle School All-State Band. Nominated students must register for the program to participate.
All students must bring their own instrument, mouthpiece, pencil, and music to each rehearsal. Brass players must bring their own spit containers or newspaper (discard after each rehearsal). Percussionists are expected to provide their own sticks/mallets.
Concert Uniform: 2026 PMI T‐shirt (provided with participation fee), black/dark dress pants, black socks, black shoes.
Any questions? Please contact director Mr. Wayne Fanning at wayne.fanning@hiyouthsymphony.org.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
July 6-12, 2026
PMI MS All-State Band
by director nomination ONLY-
Perform challenging repertoire alongside top middle school musicians from across the islands
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Rehearse under experienced conductors in a focused, supportive environment
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Build confidence, musicianship, and lasting friendships through collaborative performance
Eligibility Requirements
Students must be nominated by their Hawaiʻi band director to participate in ensemble.
In order to help us select repertoire and assign parts, please submit a short (one minute) video of you performing a passage from your band music. This is not an audition.
Students in this ensemble have successfully completed 1-2 years of band.
Nomination forms to go out on April 6. Registrations due by May 31.
