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MUSIC PROGRAMS

Band

Hawai‘i Pacific University’s Band Program is comprised of a Pep Band, Hawaiian Ensemble, and Jazz Combo when instrumentation allows. Members of the Band Program play a variety of music, including show, rock, swing, and jazz. In addition to supporting our athletic teams, they are often featured at university pep rallies, graduations, orientations, and other special events on campus. Academic credit is offered as MUS 3700. Each candidate must demonstrate a high level of proficiency on at least one of the featured instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, piano, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and percussion).

Chamber and Symphony Orchestras

The HPU Chamber Orchestra is comprised of highly skilled violinists, violists, cellists, and double bassists. The Symphony is comprised of a combination of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The Orchestra performs for a variety of university and campus events, as well as with the International Chorale and Vocal Ensemble. Music performed is mainly from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras, with occasional performances with guest artists. Academic credit is offered as MUS 3720.

International Chorale and Vocal Ensemble

By studying and performing a wide array of choral music, the choral program strives to embody and learn from the diversity found in Hawai‘i and at HPU.

The International Chorale, MUS 1710, is comprised of students, faculty, staff, and community members who love to sing.  There are no auditions or prerequisites to join - just a passion for sharing music with others.

The International Vocal Ensemble (IVE), MUS 3710, is composed of singers who are recruited for their vocal talents and experience and is open to all HPU students via audition.  Comprised of undergraduate and graduate students from all colleges and degree programs, the ensemble strives to serve HPU and our community through performances, tours, and outreach events.  All IVE members also sing in the International Chorale.