UH West Oʻahu’s University Band returns for spring concert, April 27

WHO: The Humanities Division / Music presents UH West Oʻahu’s University Band, under the direction of Chadwick Kamei and Michael Nakasone, with special guest conductor Ray Cramer, Sharene Taba, harpist, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jeffrey Moniz, emcee.

WHAT: The first live, in-person concert since before the pandemic started, featuring the band comprised of UH West Oʻahu students and community members performing the following musical works:

Ancient & Honorable Military March – Sousa
American Flourish – Robert W. Smith
Dance of the Jesters – Tchaikovsky arr. Cramer
Denbridge Way – James Swearingen
Bookmarks from Japan – Julie Giroux
Australian Up Country – Grainger
Star Trek Into Darkness – arr. Brown
Songs of Aloha – arr. Ralph Ford
America the Beautiful – Ward arr. Dragon

WHEN: Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Pearl City Cultural Center (2100 Hoʻokiʻekiʻe St.)

HOW: Free admission, with support from Perform America and the UHWO Humanities Division.

WHY: Music is healing, and gives many benefits to the participants, including:

Cognitive — Helps your brain function better, giving you an edge in the classroom. (“…children and adults with extensive musical training show enhanced executive function when compared to non-musicians, especially for cognitive flexibility, working memory, and processing speed.”– Psychology Today, 6/25/14)

Career — Helps you develop a talent that reinforces your uniqueness, and helps reinforce positive character traits sought by employers such as discipline, perseverance, teamwork, patience, self-control, problem solving, and empathy;

Social — Offers opportunities to meet new people (who are often interesting) and reconnect with old friends;

Psychological — The weekly rehearsal/class improves your mood, decreases stress, and reduces depression and anxiety by helping express what words cannot express.

INFO: jonmagnu@hawaii.edu