The Showcase of Music Festival is a premier event that celebrates and elevates the vibrant music programs in schools and communities across the Big Island. This festival serves as a platform for students of all ages to showcase their musical talents in a variety of genres, including band, orchestra, taiko, ukulele, and choir. By providing a space where both emerging and seasoned musicians can perform, the festival fosters a sense of pride and achievement in young musicians, while also drawing attention to the importance of music education in schools.
Each performance is adjudicated by esteemed clinicians, who are often renowned musicians and music educators. These experts provide constructive feedback, offering valuable insights on technique, musicianship, and performance. For the students, this experience is not only an opportunity to receive professional guidance but also a chance to grow as performers, refine their craft, and build confidence in their abilities.
The festival also emphasizes the importance of community, bringing together schools, families, and local residents in celebration of the arts. By showcasing the diverse talents of young musicians, the event fosters a stronger connection between schools, communities, and the broader cultural landscape of Hawaii.
Overall, the Showcase of Music Festival plays a vital role in nurturing the musical talents of the next generation, offering a rich and rewarding experience that highlights the cultural significance of music education on the Big Island.
Performance Information
May 4, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Keaʻau High School Gymnasium
Participating Ensembles
Hummingbirds Elementary Band and Hilo Intermediate School Beginning Band
10:00 - 10:10a
Keonepoko Chorus
10:10 - 10:25a
Hilo High School Ensemble
10:25 - 10:40a
Hilo High School Taiko and Puna Taiko
10:45 - 11:00a
Hilo Intermediate School Band
11:00 - 11:20a
Hilo High School Blue Band
11:25a - 11:40a
Kea’au Middle School Band
11:50 - 12:05p
Kea’au Middle School Ukulele
12:05 - 12:25p
Pahoa High School Band
12:35 - 12:55p
Pahoa High School Chorus
12:55 - 1:15p
Hilo High School Gold Band
1:25 - 1:45p
Waiakea High Ukulele
1:55 - 2:15p
Waiakea High School Band
2:15 - 2:35p
Waiakea Intermediate Poly
2:45 - 3:45p
Closing "Hawaiʻi Aloha"
3:45 - 4:00p
Showcase Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
KTA Superstores
Hawaii Science and Technology Museum
Sponsors
HFS Federal Credit Union
Water Sponsor
Waiākea Kokua Initiative
"Programs like the Aloha State Music Festival and the Showcase of Music will offer students invaluable opportunities to hone their craft and learn from peers and mentors. These initiatives will provide a platform for students to experience the joy and discipline of music while building essential life skills such as teamwork and perseverance—key principles that have always guided my own teaching methodology."
