June 2010
Maui Invitational Music Festival
Friday, June 4 beginning at 7pm
The 1 O'clock Jazz Band
The 1 O'clock Jazz Band, a 17-piece Big Band from Montana State University, and Henry Kaleialoha Allen with Tropical Swing featuring a touch of cool jazz.
This Friday, June 4 beginning at 7pm at the Hyatt Regency Maui in Kaanapali.
The Maui Invitational Music Festival is presented by the nonprofit Arts Education for Children Group (AECG), and is supported by County of Maui and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
For more information, call (808) 283-3576
Saturday, June 5th 5-10pm -
Jazz and Blues Fest
Come and join us for an exciting night of live Jazz and epic food, at the beautiful Rainbow House in Ka'anapali, located on the grounds of the Ka’anapali Coffe Farm, Saturday, June 5th 5-10pm.
SPECIAL!
There are still a few $100 “buy one get one free” tickets available but not for long!!
Tickets are $100, all inclusive (entertainment, food and drink).
We are offering discounts for large parties, so please gather your friends for a night of fun, all for a good cause.
For more information,click here.
2010 MAUI INVITATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL WORKSHOP SERIES
June 14 –25, 9am
Making A Band
Calling all youth who already play an instrument and want to join a band of their peers. Participant’s audition and are grouped with a band. Each band is provided with a place to rehearse and the opportunity to be recorded. Instruction and coaching provided by United Globe Music Inc.
Age level for participants: Intermediate players 9
Location of program: Kihei Charter School and Maui Wave Studios
Cost of program: $125 includes instruction/coaching and rehearsal space; partial scholarships available
For an application, please click here.
For more information, click here.
June 14 – 25 - Session 1 begins at 10 am
Guitar / Bass / Percussion
Group Lessons
Students receive group instruction on bass, guitar and percussion. Classes are organized by instrument and further separated by skill level including beginning, intermediate and advanced. Focus is on correct playing techniques, scales, chords, soloing ideas and playing within a band context. Students also have opportunities to play with professional musicians at jam sessions and public performances. All classes taught by trained instructors of United Globe Music.
Age level for participants: Beginner to advanced players 9 - 18
Location of program: Maui Wave Studio and Kihei Charter School
Cost of program: $15 per 1- hour class
For an application, please click here.
For more information, click here.
June 14 – 25, 10am - 2pm
Introduction to Entertainment Technician
This course exposes students to the fundamentals of audio engineering, lighting design, stagecraft, stage management, audio recording and audio engineering techniques. Session culminate with a field trip to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for back of house tour and hands-on workshops. Audio students will record groups in the program at Maui Wave Recording Studio Instruction offered by Peter Lago of Maui Wave Studios.
Age level for participants: 12 – 18
Location: Maui Wave Studio / Kihei Charter School / Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Cost of program: $100
For an application, please click here.
For more information, click here.
Friday June 25, 6:00pm
Student / Faculty Concert.
One of the highlights for students and faculty participating in the Maui Invitational Music Festival is this opportunity to perform on stage together in front of a live audience. Come to the: Kihei Charter High School, 300 Ohukai Road, Kihei and show your support!
Free admission
Saturday, June 26 at 6:30pm
Jazz and Blues
An evening of great music by Highseas Dixieland Jazz Band Mana‘o Radio Orchestra featuring Vince Esquire
Omar & The Soultones featuring Ken Stover on Keys and Rick Yamashiro on Sax Jamallad and the AECG student ensemble with emcee Kathy Collin. The concert is presented by Arts Education for Children Group (AECG) and is supported by the County of Maui, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, and Mana‘o Radio.
Historic Iao Theater
68 N. Market Street, Wailuku
$10 suggested donation at the door
For more information, click here.
June 28 – July 17
Introduction to Musical Instruments
This course is designed to ascertain where the musicality of each child lies. Via our mobile music school, we provide a variety of instruments (musical instrument petting zoo), to allow students hands on experimentation. Students are given the opportunity to try different instruments in order to find which one is of interest to them. We will focus on the three elements of the music making process including rhythm, melody and the silences / pauses in music. Instruction by United Globe Music.
Age level for participants: Beginning players 9 – 12
Location of program: Pukalani Elementary - Summer Pals Site
Cost of program: Participant of Summer Pals Pukalani
For an application, please click here.
For more information, click here.
July 2010
Maui Invitational Music Festival
Thursday, July 1 , 7:00pm
Maui Communty Band Woodwind Symphony Orchestra Concert
Concerts by the Maui Community Band are an annual Festival favorite. Lisa Owen is founder and music director of The Maui Community Band which is comprised of musicians from all walks of life -- doctors, opera singers, car salesmen, bankers, teachers, hotel workers, high school students, and retirees.
Place: Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, 275 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului.
Admission is free.
Friday, July 2, 8:00pm
Vocalist Sheryl Renee
Sheryl Renee is a versatile artist - vocalist, actress, playwright. She has shared the stage with some of the best musicians, artists, actors and directors in the world. Based in Denver, Colorado, Sheryl has been the featured guest soloist with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, opened for Joe Cocker, and won awards for her stage performances including playing Hattie McDaniel and Tina Turner.
Vocalist Sheryl Renee will perform as part of Wailuku’s First Friday celebration.
Place: The Wailuku Coffee Shop (formerly Café Marc Aurel) 28 N. Market Street, Wailuku
Suggested $5 donation at the door
Sunday, July 4, 5pm
Lahaina’s Fourth of July Celebration
This annual open-air celebration features musical performances followed by a fireworks extravaganza.
The Maui Community Band will perform “Fanfare for Festival,” an original composition by New York composer Carl Strommen comissioned especially for the Maui Invitaitonal Music Festival along with holiday favorites.
The show opens with Latitude 21 degrees (use the symbol) featuring David Chou, Bob Harrison, Sal godinez, and Mike Buono playing jazz with a a Latin flair.Vocalist Sheryl Renee will also perform.
Pllace: Lahaina Library lawn, Front Street, Lahaina
Admission is free.
