Thank you to everyone who donated to our Snapraise campaign!
We raised over $20,000! All funds will go toward instrument repair, purchasing new instruments and supplies, chartered buses for band events, festival fees, concert hall rentals, UHAUL rentals for concerts, student meals on concert days, and band activities. With your help, the boosters has funded new instruments for the entire Advanced Band, 75% of the percussion, all of the Beginning Band horns, and most of the Beginning Band lower brass in the past 11 years. Help us keep the tradition of musical excellence going by donating to our band!
We raised over $20,000! All funds will go toward instrument repair, purchasing new instruments and supplies, chartered buses for band events, festival fees, concert hall rentals, UHAUL rentals for concerts, student meals on concert days, and band activities. With your help, the boosters has funded new instruments for the entire Advanced Band, 75% of the percussion, all of the Beginning Band horns, and most of the Beginning Band lower brass in the past 11 years. Help us keep the tradition of musical excellence going by donating to our band!
Upcoming Events
Beginning Band Exchange with King Intermediate - Friday, January 24, 4:30-8:30 pm (meet at KIS Bandroom)
This MANDATORY event for all Beginning Band students includes a combined rehearsal, dinner, and social for the King and Kailua Intermediate band students to get to know each other. Dinner and transportation will be covered by the KIS Band Boosters. A permission form is forthcoming or may be downloaded below.
Itinerary:
4:30 pm Meet at KIS Bandroom. Sign in on bandroom door. Gather instruments and music. Board buses for King Intermediate.
5:00 pm Arrive at King. Walk to bandroom.
5:15 pm Dinner (provided)
5:45 pm Set up instruments. Walk to gym.
6:00 pm Rehearsal with King Intermediate.
6:45 pm Clean and store instruments
7:00 pm Games
8:00 pm Board buses for KIS.
8:30 pm Debriefing and dismissal. Parents must sign out their child on the bandroom door.
Uniform
Students must wear either the KIS Band shirt or the KIS school uniform t-shirt. Bottoms (all pants, shorts, skirts) must follow school dress code rules. Non-compliance with the school dress code policy will result in the being sent home to change.
This MANDATORY event for all Beginning Band students includes a combined rehearsal, dinner, and social for the King and Kailua Intermediate band students to get to know each other. Dinner and transportation will be covered by the KIS Band Boosters. A permission form is forthcoming or may be downloaded below.
Itinerary:
4:30 pm Meet at KIS Bandroom. Sign in on bandroom door. Gather instruments and music. Board buses for King Intermediate.
5:00 pm Arrive at King. Walk to bandroom.
5:15 pm Dinner (provided)
5:45 pm Set up instruments. Walk to gym.
6:00 pm Rehearsal with King Intermediate.
6:45 pm Clean and store instruments
7:00 pm Games
8:00 pm Board buses for KIS.
8:30 pm Debriefing and dismissal. Parents must sign out their child on the bandroom door.
Uniform
Students must wear either the KIS Band shirt or the KIS school uniform t-shirt. Bottoms (all pants, shorts, skirts) must follow school dress code rules. Non-compliance with the school dress code policy will result in the being sent home to change.
| king_inter_pf.pdf |
Solo and Ensemble Festival - Sunday, February 2, Time TBA at the University of Hawai'i Music Department
Students in the Advanced Band who have registered for this event will be performing a solo or small ensemble for adjudication. Times for student performances will be available as the date nears. Performances are free and open to the public.
Students in the Advanced Band who have registered for this event will be performing a solo or small ensemble for adjudication. Times for student performances will be available as the date nears. Performances are free and open to the public.
Advanced Band Camp - Friday through Sunday, February 7-9 at YWCA Camp Kokokahi
This event is MANDATORY for all Advanced Band students traveling to the Big Island and highly recommended for Advanced Band students not going on the tour. We will be rehearsing music for the upcoming Windward Mall concert and Big Island tour, as well as for the Hawai'i Wind Band Festival in March. A packet will be distributed to your children that includes camp information, a medical consent form, the DOE student travel form, and a financial aid application. To fill out the medical form online and/or volunteer to chaperone this event, please visit https://forms.gle/oWWgpkBcTa8UVFyv5
This event is MANDATORY for all Advanced Band students traveling to the Big Island and highly recommended for Advanced Band students not going on the tour. We will be rehearsing music for the upcoming Windward Mall concert and Big Island tour, as well as for the Hawai'i Wind Band Festival in March. A packet will be distributed to your children that includes camp information, a medical consent form, the DOE student travel form, and a financial aid application. To fill out the medical form online and/or volunteer to chaperone this event, please visit https://forms.gle/oWWgpkBcTa8UVFyv5
OBDA Select Band Rehearsals and Concert - February 9-16, see below for times and locations
Students who are accepted to the O'ahu Band Directors Association Select Band by audition will be working with guest conductor and composer Robert Sheldon to put on a concert as their culminating event. Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from rehearsals and the concert. Tickets for the concert will be made available for purchase during the week of rehearsals. Additional information is available on the OBDA website.
Students who are accepted to the O'ahu Band Directors Association Select Band by audition will be working with guest conductor and composer Robert Sheldon to put on a concert as their culminating event. Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from rehearsals and the concert. Tickets for the concert will be made available for purchase during the week of rehearsals. Additional information is available on the OBDA website.
Band Booster Meeting - Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 pm at the KIS Bandroom
Over the past 11 years, the boosters have raised enough funds to replace all Advanced Band instruments, 75% of the percussion instruments, and some of the Beginning Band instruments in addition to funding concerts, activities, new music, and instrument repair for your child. Join us to help this parent support group in this effort.
Advanced Band Hilo Tour Meeting - Tuesday, February 18, 6:00 pm at the KIS Bandroom
Our final MANDATORY meeting for all students who are traveling to Hilo and their parents will be held on February 18. We will be going over the final itinerary, packing list, and rules. We will also be distributing trip books, luggage tags, and students and parents will have an opportunity to meet chaperones. A representative from Seawind Tours and Travel will be present to answer questions.
Over the past 11 years, the boosters have raised enough funds to replace all Advanced Band instruments, 75% of the percussion instruments, and some of the Beginning Band instruments in addition to funding concerts, activities, new music, and instrument repair for your child. Join us to help this parent support group in this effort.
Advanced Band Hilo Tour Meeting - Tuesday, February 18, 6:00 pm at the KIS Bandroom
Our final MANDATORY meeting for all students who are traveling to Hilo and their parents will be held on February 18. We will be going over the final itinerary, packing list, and rules. We will also be distributing trip books, luggage tags, and students and parents will have an opportunity to meet chaperones. A representative from Seawind Tours and Travel will be present to answer questions.
Healthy Climate Communities Service Project - Saturday, February 22, 1:00-3:00 pm
It's our last time working together with Healthy Climate Communities to clear invasive species at Hamakua Marsh and replace it with native Hawaiian plants in fulfillment of our part for the Castle Foundation Grant. We're meeting at 268 Hamakua Drive. You can drive through the gate in the chain link fence and park on-site. Shoes, long sleeves and long pants, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and water are suggested for this day. The waiver for this event is located below.
It's our last time working together with Healthy Climate Communities to clear invasive species at Hamakua Marsh and replace it with native Hawaiian plants in fulfillment of our part for the Castle Foundation Grant. We're meeting at 268 Hamakua Drive. You can drive through the gate in the chain link fence and park on-site. Shoes, long sleeves and long pants, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and water are suggested for this day. The waiver for this event is located below.
| healthy_climate_community.pdf |
Windward Mall Concert - Friday, February 28, 6:00 pm (report to KIS Bandroom at 4:00 pm)
This is a MANDATORY event for all Advanced Band students. We will be performing a concert for the Windward community. Come by to grab some food, do some shopping, and watch your child perform! We will need parent help with transporting students and instruments to the mall. Sign up on the permission form to help. Please note that students will not be dismissed at the mall and they will not be dismissed before 8:00 pm for accountability and safety reasons.
Itinerary
4:00 pm Students report in concert uniform. Sign in on door. Leave all cell phones/electronics in lockers.
Load stands, percussion, and instruments onto truck.
4:30 pm Board vans for Windward Mall and depart KIS.
5:00 pm Arrive at Windward Mall. Unload stands, percussion, and instruments. Set up chairs and stands.
5:30 pm Set up instruments, warm up, and tune up.
6:00 pm Concert begins.
6:45 pm Concert ends. Clean up instruments and chairs. Load stands, percussion, and instruments onto truck.
7:15 pm Board vans for KIS.
7:45 pm Arrive at KIS. Unload stands, percussion, and instruments into bandroom.
8:00 pm Debriefing and dismissal. ***No students will be allowed to leave at Windward Mall. No students will be dismissed before 8:00 pm
unless there is an emergency.
This is a MANDATORY event for all Advanced Band students. We will be performing a concert for the Windward community. Come by to grab some food, do some shopping, and watch your child perform! We will need parent help with transporting students and instruments to the mall. Sign up on the permission form to help. Please note that students will not be dismissed at the mall and they will not be dismissed before 8:00 pm for accountability and safety reasons.
Itinerary
4:00 pm Students report in concert uniform. Sign in on door. Leave all cell phones/electronics in lockers.
Load stands, percussion, and instruments onto truck.
4:30 pm Board vans for Windward Mall and depart KIS.
5:00 pm Arrive at Windward Mall. Unload stands, percussion, and instruments. Set up chairs and stands.
5:30 pm Set up instruments, warm up, and tune up.
6:00 pm Concert begins.
6:45 pm Concert ends. Clean up instruments and chairs. Load stands, percussion, and instruments onto truck.
7:15 pm Board vans for KIS.
7:45 pm Arrive at KIS. Unload stands, percussion, and instruments into bandroom.
8:00 pm Debriefing and dismissal. ***No students will be allowed to leave at Windward Mall. No students will be dismissed before 8:00 pm
unless there is an emergency.
Advanced Band Hilo Tour - Thursday through Saturday, March 5-7
Advanced Band students who are traveling to Hilo (along with their parents) will be briefed on the final itinerary, rules, and packing information prior to the tour. Students are responsible for requesting missing work from their teachers; teachers will be notified of students' excused absence. For more information about the trip, visit the Seawind website: www.seawindbandtravel.com/kailuais/bigisland2020/.
Advanced Band students who are traveling to Hilo (along with their parents) will be briefed on the final itinerary, rules, and packing information prior to the tour. Students are responsible for requesting missing work from their teachers; teachers will be notified of students' excused absence. For more information about the trip, visit the Seawind website: www.seawindbandtravel.com/kailuais/bigisland2020/.
Ongoing Events
Advanced Band Rehearsals - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:25-3:15 pm
Rehearsals will start in the third week of school and take place after school. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
Rehearsals will start in the third week of school and take place after school. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
Beginning Band Rehearsals - Mondays & Fridays, 2:25-3:00 pm
We are starting up rehearsals in November through December so the two beginning band classes can prepare to perform together in their upcoming concert. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
We are starting up rehearsals in November through December so the two beginning band classes can prepare to perform together in their upcoming concert. Two unexcused absences or tardies from rehearsal will result in dismissal from upcoming performances. If your child is unable to attend a rehearsal, please send a written note or an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance requesting an excused absence.
Advanced Band at OBDA Parade of Bands Festival - April 16, 2016 and April 14, 2018
Click on the YouTube video below to view the Advanced Band's performance of "African Dreams" and "Incantations."
Click on the YouTube video below to view the Advanced Band's performance of "Tritsch-Tratsch Polka," "Ammerland," and "Foundry."
145 S. Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734 | (808) 263-1500 x.3071359 | www.kisband.org