No Sousa in sight. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, American Independence looks beyond the usual patriotic soundtrack to offer a broader, more colorful portrait of American classical music. Spring Wind Quintet is joined by pianist Jonathan Korth for a program full of motion, shimmer, impulse, and song, from Barber’s beloved Summer Music to selections from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. This is American music with more than one voice, more than one style, and plenty of surprises. Program: SCOTT: Startin’ Sumthin’ MORRIS: Motion BARBER: Summer Music HIGDON: Summer Shimmers HARBERG: Impulsive Nature GERSHWIN/arr. SCHWEITZER: Selections from Porgy and Bess

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, American Independence looks beyond the usual patriotic soundtrack to offer a broader, more colorful portrait of American classical music.

***Time Change from 4PM to 6PM*** No Sousa in sight. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, American Independence looks beyond the usual patriotic soundtrack to offer a broader, more colorful portrait of American classical music. Spring Wind Quintet is joined by pianist Jonathan Korth for a program full of motion, shimmer, impulse, and song, from Barber’s beloved Summer Music to selections from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. This is American music with more than one voice, more than one style, and plenty of surprises. Program: SCOTT: Startin’ Sumthin’ MORRIS: Motion BARBER: Summer Music HIGDON: Summer Shimmers HARBERG: Impulsive Nature GERSHWIN/arr. SCHWEITZER: Selections from Porgy and Bess

***Time Change from 4PM to 6PM*** No Sousa in sight. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, American Independence looks beyond the usual patriotic soundtrack to offer a broader, more colorful portrait of American classical music. Spring Wind Quintet is joined by pianist Jonathan Korth for a program full of motion, shimmer, impulse, and song, from Barber’s beloved Summer Music to selections from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. This is American music with more than one voice, more than one style, and plenty of surprises. Program: SCOTT: Startin’ Sumthin’ MORRIS: Motion BARBER: Summer Music HIGDON: Summer Shimmers HARBERG: Impulsive Nature GERSHWIN/arr. SCHWEITZER: Selections from Porgy and Bess

Wind Ensemble with guests Waianae Intermediate School Concert Band and Kapolei High School Wind Ensemble. Music includes Richard Strauss.

Wind Ensemble with guests Waianae Intermediate School Concert Band and Kapolei High School Wind Ensemble Wai’anae Intermediate School Advanced Band Maribelle Fernandez, conductor Kapolei High School Wind Ensemble Kassi Hatekenaka, conductor University of Hawai’i Wind Ensemble Jeffrey Boeckman, conductor Pablo Furukawa, graduate conductor Combined bands from WIS, KHS, & UHWE Maribelle Fernandez and Jeffrey Boeckman, conductors Music includes Richard Strauss’ Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare, a Percy Grainger set, a saxophone quartet feature, the American premiere of a new work by Colombian composer Victoriano Valencia, and John Barnes Chance’s classic Incantation and Dance.   ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

From the opera stage to more intimate concert engagements, the Grammy Award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies is renowned worldwide for his luminous voice and expressive artistry. Oliver Wass is the only harpist to win the Gold Medal – the Guildhall School of Music’s most prestigious prize. A virtuoso celebrated for his versatility in playing on both modern and early harps. Together, they create a rare and enchanting musical partnership. Their performance will feature songs spanning many centuries, from Monteverdi and Purcell to Ravel and Britten.

Grammy Award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies is renowned worldwide for his luminous voice and expressive artistry. Oliver Wass is the only harpist to win the Gold Medal.

Graduation recital featuring McCallen Choy.

Graduation recital featuring McCallen Choi.

Instrumental Applied Faculty Recital Series with Gabe Cruz, trombone and Megumi Kurachi, piano PROGRAM: Sinfonia in F major for cello by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736) Les Chemins de l’Amour (from Léocadia) by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Sonatine pour Trombone et Piano by Jacques Castérède (1926-2014) Te Quiero, Dijiste by María Grever (1885-1951) Romance pour Trombone et Piano by Ida Gotkovsky (1933-2025) Ballade pour Trombone ténor et Piano by Eugène Bozza op.62 (1905-1991)

Instrumental Applied Faculty Recital Series with Gabe Cruz, trombone and Megumi Kurachi, piano.

Free Admission

The UH choirs will present choral music that explores historical, fictional, and modern concepts of villainy.

The UH choirs will present choral music that explores historical, fictional, and modern concepts of villainy.  We’ll feature music from O‘ahu, Mongolia, France, the Philippines, Venezuela, Italy, Russia, and even Star Wars!  Join us.

Rooted in the rich Viennese chamber music tradition, the Motus Quartet is one of the most exciting emerging ensembles on the global stage.

Rooted in the rich Viennese chamber music tradition, the Motus Quartet is one of the most exciting emerging ensembles on the global stage. Since its founding in 2022, this dynamic group has captured international attention, culminating in a stunning First Prize win and four Special Prizes at the prestigious 12th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition in May 2026. With performances at world-renowned venues such as Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw, and Vienna’s Musikverein, the Motus Quartet delivers artistry of the highest caliber—an unmissable experience for music lovers everywhere. We are excited to present their Hawaii debut!