Register
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.
| Program | Dates | Instruments | Age Requirements | Tuition | Kamaʻaina Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo and String Quartet | July 17-24, 2022 | violin, viola, cello | entering 6th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience | $800 | $640 |
| Symphony Orchestra | July 17-24, 2022 | violin, viola, cello, bass, (also includes select wind ensemble students) | entering 8th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience | $400 | $320 |
| Wind Ensemble | July 17-24, 2022 | flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophones, french horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion *selected students will also be invited to play in Symphony Orchestra | entering 8th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience | $500 | $400 |
| Jazz Intensive | July 17-24, 2022 | saxophones, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, drumset | entering 8th grade and up with at least 2 years of experience (no jazz experience required) | $300 | $240 |
| Ukulele Workshop | July 18-23, 2022 | ukulele | entering 6th grade and up. Beginning and intermediate students welcome. | $100 | $80 |
Solo & String Quartet
A solo piece of your choice
Symphony Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
PMI Excerpts 2022 – Saxophones
PMI Excerpts 2022 – French Horn
PMI Excerpts 2022 – Trombone/Euphonium
PMI Excerpts 2022 – Percussion
*If necessary, excerpts may be played at a slower tempo.
Jazz Intensive
Option#1: Improvising a solo to a play-along track or live musicians. Make sure backing track is audible.
Blues by Five (Concert Key treble clef)
Blues by Five (for Bb instruments)
Blues by Five (for Eb instruments)
Blues by Five (Concert Key bass clef)
Rhythm Backing Track
Backing Track (no bass)
Backing Track (no piano)
Backing Track (no drums)
Option#2: If you are not able to improvise, then an etude or excerpt of your choice may be submitted. Wind Ensemble excerpts are acceptable.
Option#3: Students who opt to not send a placement video will be assigned to Jazz 2.
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | March 1, 2022 |
| Financial Aid Deadline | May 2, 2022 |
| Financial Aid Notification | May 15, 2022 |
| Placement Video Deadline | May 31, 2022 |
Hawaii Youth Symphony is proud to be able to offer assistance to local 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.
Additional scholarships may be available for neighbor island and Title I schools. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
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.
local students remember to use your code "KAMAAINA" at check out
*Prior to the first rehearsal or class, fees are refundable less a $75 administration fee.
**Following the start of the first rehearsal or class, all fees are non-refundable.
