Collage featuring fall Hoʻokani Kulanui lineup of Kelly Boy and Lilo DeLima, Jerry Santos, and Weldon Kekauoha
Bring an instrument, learn a mele, and kanikapila with premier Hawaiian music artists at UH West Oʻahu Hoʻokani Kulanui events this fall. Hoʻokani Kulanui – a free event – is hosted by Nā Hokū Hanohano Award Winner and UH West Oʻahu Hawaiian Ensemble Instructor Kamuela Kimokeo. All students, faculty, staff, and the general public are invited to bring an instrument and join in during these epic jam sessions with Hawaiʻi’s most talented musicians.
Hoʻokani Kulanui featuring Kelly Boy and Lilo DeLima
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m.
UH West Oʻahu Multipurpose Room (C208)
Hoʻokani Kulanui featuring Jerry Santos
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2-4 p.m.
UH West Oʻahu Multipurpose Room (C208)
Hoʻokani Kulanui featuring Weldon Kekauoha
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m.
Room C225
Hoʻokani Kulanui is sponsored by the UH West Oʻahu PIKO Project which is funded by a U.S. Department of Education Title III grant, and the UH West Oʻahu Humanities Division and music program. For more information about Hoʻokani Kulanui, contact UH West Oʻahu Assistant Professor of Music Jon Magnussen at jonmagnu@hawaii.edu.
Additionally, the UH West Oʻahu Library is hosting a series of concerts presented by Chamber Music Hawaii. Students with current ID get in free; UH West Oʻahu faculty and staff pay a discounted rate of $20 per ticket, for up to two tickets. See www.chambermusichawaii.org for ticket information.
Chamber Music Hawaii’s Galliard String Quartet
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m.
Music including Schubert’s ‘Quartetsatz’, Beethoven’s ‘Harp’ Quartet and Shostakovich’s Quartet No.3.
Chamber Music Hawaii’s Spring Wind Quintet
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m.
Enjoy an Italian-inspired program including Respighi’s Wind Quintet, Strappa’s Music for the Great Circus of the World, and Puccini’s Crisantemi.
Chamber Music Hawaii’s Honolulu Brass Quintet
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
There is nothing like the sound of a brass ensemble at Christmas time. With a popular program of seasonal music, the Honolulu Brass Quintet brings Christmas cheer to West Oʻahu.
The UH West Oʻahu University Band, University Chorus, and Hawaiian Ensemble are also performing at the UH West O’ahu Winter Concert on Sunday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Pearl City Cultural Center (2100 Hookiekie St; Pearl City, HI 96782). Admission is free.
Hear new original work by students from Magnussen’s MUS 208 course at the UH West Oʻahu Songwriting Hōʻike on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in UH West Oʻahu, Room C225. Admission is free.