Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble to Perform at November’s Hawaiian Music Series
Key Highlights:
– Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble, a group of dedicated students, will be performing at November’s Hawaiian Music Series on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at Hale Ho’ike’ike at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku.
– The ensemble is committed to learning, performing, and embracing the Hawaiian culture through music and dance, with a rich choral tradition and regular practice sessions.
– Auditions are held at the beginning of each school year for students of all grades, providing interested and qualified students an opportunity to practice, demonstrate, and share their Hawaiian culture through mele, hula, and oli.
– The free concert has been a tradition for 15 years, held on the last Thursday of every month and made possible by Lahaina Restoration Foundation with the support from the Maui County Office of Economic Development. This month’s special location is kindly provided by Maui Historical Society.
– Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, mats, and low-back beach chairs to enjoy the music on the lawn, with free onsite parking available.
Venture further into the depth:
The Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble is a group of students who have dedicated themselves to learning and performing Hawaiian music and dance. With a rich choral tradition, the ensemble practices at least 2-3 times a week before and after school, honing their skills and embracing the cultural significance of their performances.
Auditions for the ensemble are open to students of all grades at the beginning of each school year, providing an opportunity for interested and qualified students to immerse themselves in the Hawaiian culture through mele, hula, and oli.
The upcoming performance at November’s Hawaiian Music Series is a testament to the ensemble’s commitment to sharing their cultural heritage with the community. The free concert, which has been a tradition for 15 years, is made possible by the support of Lahaina Restoration Foundation and the Maui County Office of Economic Development. This month’s special location at Hale Ho’ike’ike at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku is generously provided by Maui Historical Society.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, mats, and low-back beach chairs to enjoy the music on the lawn, with free onsite parking available. The event promises to be a vibrant celebration of Hawaiian culture, showcasing the talent and dedication of the Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble. For more information, visit [website link].