Register
Pacific Music Institute
Local residents, remember to use the code "KAMAAINA" at checkout!
STEP #1
Register! Fill out your information, apply for financial aid (if applicable), and submit payment.
STEP #2:
Receive your email confirmation with “Information and Consent Form” and “Video Submission” link.
STEP #3:
Practice, record, and submit your placement video requirements by May 31st.
Areas of Study
| Program | Dates | Instruments | Age Requirements | Tuition | Kamaʻaina Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo and String Quartet | July 5-11, 2021 | violin, viola, cello | entering 6th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience | $700 | $525 |
| Double Bass Workshop | July 5-11, 2021 | bass | entering 8th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience | $400 | $300 |
| Wind, Brass, and Percussion Clinics | July 5-11, 2021 | flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophones, french horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion | entering 8th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience | $400 | $300 |
| Summer Jazz Intensive | July 5-11, 2021 | saxophones, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, drumset | entering 8th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience (no jazz experience required) | $300 | $225 |
| Ukulele Workshop | July 14-17, 2021 | ukulele | entering 6th grade and up. must be able to tune own ukulele. | $400 | $300 |
| PMI+ | July 5-10 and 14, 2021 | all band and orchestra instruments | entering 6th grade and up | $60 | $60 |
| "Jam with Jake" Only | July 14, 2021 | ukulele | entering 6th grade and up. must be able to tune own ukulele. | $15 | $15 |
Placement Video Requirements
Play required etude/excerpt and one short piece of your choice.
Play required excerpt and one short piece of your choice.
Play required etude/excerpt.
Play required etude/excerpt.
No placement video required.
*Students must be able to tune their own ukulele.
No placement video required.
*Students should have at least one year of experience on their instrument.
This is not an audition! Just record a short video to help us determine which ensemble is the best fit for you. When recording, please make sure your face and instrument is clearly visible. High fidelity audio/video quality is not necessary. While this is NOT an audition, students may not be accepted if they don’t meet the general expectations of a student with the appropriate years of experience. Top performers may also be selected to play in select ensembles.
Music educators, you may find it easier to distribute all the excerpts to your students in these combined PDFS.
PMI2021 – Combined Strings Excerpts
Deadlines
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Open Registration | March 22, 2021 |
| Financial Aid Registrations | May 3, 2021 |
| Financial Aid Notification | May 15, 2021 |
| Fully Completed Registrations | May 31, 2021 |
Due to increased safety protocols, there are very limited spots available. While the city is currently in Tier 3 of its reopening strategy, enrollment will be extremely limited. We are optimistic about moving to Tier 4 by July and will accordingly open up available spots for students.
Financial Aid
Hawaii Youth Symphony is proud to be able to offer assistance to students, so that any interested Hawaii student may participate, regardless of financial ability. More information about the Financial Aid program is available at our website.
Need-based financial aid is made possible through generous donations from individual Hawaii Youth Symphony donors and the Michael Nakasone Legacy Fund In Honor of Youth Symphony II by Olivia de Jane.
Although financial aid awards come in a variety of amounts, depending on demonstrated need, families should expect to pay at least 50% tuition. HYS does not make any full-tuition awards. Financial aid funding is limited, and we are unable to make awards to every applicant. Financial aid is only available to Hawaii residents. PMI does not provide travel assistance for out of state students.