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We are more than a band, we are an ʻOhana (family). The University of Hawaiʻi Bands are open to all students. To learn more, click below.
Alumni #GiveBack
Do you miss your time in band? Here are some ways to stay in touch with band alumni and to participate in the UH Alumni Band.
The University of Hawai’i Bands needs your help with donations for band scholarships, supplies, uniforms, and new equipment. Show your love of UH Bands today by giving annually, monthly, or through legacy giving.
2026-2027 Scholarship Auditions
The UH Bands and UH Music Department proudly announce auditions for the music major as well as scholarship auditions for the UH Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and our scholarship Chamber Groups on
Saturday, February 14, 2026.
All auditions will be either in-person or via video submission. Students can register by clicking here or by emailing Gwen Nakamura at gwenn@hawaii.edu
Our UH Bands scholarship auditions
The UH Bands Chamber Groups are open to outstanding musicians from any major, and serve as the top wind & brass chamber ensembles at UH. This coming year, we’re opening up auditions to any and all instruments, including percussion. Membership is open to all new & returning undergraduate and graduate UH-Manoa students, in any major.
Recipients receive:
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$5,000/year tuition waiver ($2,500 per semester)
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enrollment in applied lessons (MUS 231/232x; course fee still applies)
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regular chamber coachings with UH Music faculty
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performance opportunities on & off campus
Spring 2026 Ensemble Info:
Wind Ensemble – MUS419B
M,W,F – 2:30pm-4:00pm
Symphonic Band – MUS419C
M,W,F 4:15pm-5:30pm
Concert Band – MUS419D
T, TH 3:00pm-4:20pm
NOTE:
Instrument distribution will occur 1 HOUR prior to each respective ensembles first rehearsal.
UH owned instruments are First Come First Served
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