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After a month of rehearsal, our Kauhale Band debuted on February 26, 2025.

Sign up for the 2025-2026 Kauhale Band

June 6, 2025

One of the special things accomplished this year was the creation of our Kauhale Alumni Band. Bringing back and uniting alumni, along with ʻohana and community members for a special performance in February. Reconnecting our ʻohana with their love of music.

The work to bring this together was recently highlighted in the I Mua Newsroom

"We’re looking forward to another meaningful season of music, connection, and community," shared Mr. Willie Harris, high school band kumu. "This special ensemble brings together alumni from all Kamehameha Schools campuses, as well as members of our broader community."

Here is their set from the band festival in February. They did amazing!



And Mr. Harris, Mr. Kinoshita, and Mr. Kawakami are planning to do it again for the 2025-2026 school year! This special ensemble brings together alumni from all Kamehameha Schools campuses, as well as members of our broader community. To help us plan, please take a moment to sign up using this form

"It was such an awesome opportunity to see so many of you last year and we hope to see more of year this time around," said Mr. Harris. 

Some key details:

  • All adult participants are required to complete the Kamehameha Schools Volunteer Application, which includes a background check. This is necessary because current KS students will be participating in some rehearsals and performances.
  • Volunteer clearance must be completed prior to attending your first rehearsal or performance. You can find the application and instructions here: KS Hawaiʻi Volunteer Registration
  • If you need an instrument, we’re happy to provide one for you—just let us know in the sign-up form.

Rehearsals will start in August (on Wednesdays starting 8/13). There are two performances scheduled - Thursday September 18 and Thursday February 26. All of the important details are on the signup form. Come out and join the band!

See the full Kauhale Band Festival performance on the Kamehameha Schools YouTube channel. 


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