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REPORT TO THE HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION OF 2009 SUBMITTED BY THE MUSEUM OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE COMMITTEE JANUARY 2009 Authorized by Act 230, SLH 2007 and Commissioned by: The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts January 7, 2009 The Honorable Colleen Hanabusa Senate President Hawai‘i State Legislature State Capitol Room 409 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Dear President Hanabusa: In 2007, the Hawai‘i State Legislature passed SB 880 that was signed by the Governor becoming Act 230, SLH 2007. The purpose of this Act was to determine the economic feasibility of establishing the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance. Further, Act 230 created the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance Committee whose purposes were to: a) determine the appropriate type of institution that should be established, b) recommend its location, c) propose possible financing mechanisms, and d) complete the initial Business Plan for the Museum. As the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, I served as the Committee’s Chair. The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs shared the cost of this project. The Committee investigated and determined: a) the type of institution that would be appropriate for the Museum, b) the best location or locations for the Museum(s), c) a plan to incorporate the existing Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame and Museum into the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance, and d) Possible financing mechanisms for these facilities. Most importantly, the Committee completed the initial Business Plan for the Museum. That Plan and all the appropriate supporting documentation comprise this Final Report of the Committee. On a personal note, I want to thank the Legislature for having the foresight to initiate this project, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for providing the required funding and the members of the Committee who gave their time, energy and mana‘o. Sincerely, Ronald Y. Yamakawa Chairman, and on behalf of the members of the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance Committee January 7, 2009 The Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say Speaker of the House Hawai‘i State Legislature State Capitol Room 431 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Dear Speaker Say: In 2007, the Hawai‘i State Legislature passed SB 880 that was signed by the Governor becoming Act 230, SLH 2007. The purpose of this Act was to determine the economic feasibility of establishing the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance. Further, Act 230 created the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance Committee whose purposes were to: a) determine the appropriate type of institution that should be established, b) recommend its location, c) propose possible financing mechanisms, and d) complete the initial Business Plan for the Museum. As the Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, I served as the Committee’s Chair. The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs shared the cost of this project. The Committee investigated and determined: a) the type of institution that would be appropriate for the Museum, b) the best location or locations for the Museum(s), c) a plan to incorporate the existing Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame and Museum into the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance, and d) Possible financing mechanisms for these facilities. Most importantly, the Committee completed the initial Business Plan for the Museum. That Plan and all the appropriate supporting documentation comprise this Final Report of the Committee. On a personal note, I want to thank the Legislature for having the foresight to initiate this project, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for providing the required funding and the members of the Committee who gave their time, energy and mana‘o. Sincerely, Ronald Y. Yamakawa Chairman, and on behalf of the members of the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance Committee Table of Contents Page Acknowledgements 1 A Word About the Word “Museum” 2 What is Hawaiian Music and Dance? 2 Abstract 3 Process 8 Description of deliberative process of committee Survey summary Concept and Purpose 14 Purpose and case for the Museum Comparative descriptions How organized Market Potential 22 Tourism survey results Attendance numbers at like attractions and festivals Promotional possibilities Program 31 Conceptual description Facility 33 Conceptual description Location criteria Site recommendation Financial Plan 42 Assumptions Capital budget 5 Year ProForma Action Recommendations 57 Survey Form and Survey Results 58 Acknowledgements The Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance Committee wishes to expresses its mahalo to the Hawai‘i State Legislature, in particular Senator Donna Mercado Kim, the former Vice-President of the Senate and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Government Operations and now the Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and Representative Marcus Oshiro, Chairman of the House Committee on Finance for support and encouragement; the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the financial support required for carrying out the Committee’s work; the staff of the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for Committee support; the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Accounting and General Services, in particular Ralph Morita, P.E., Public Works Manager for the Planning Branch, Division of Public Works for assistance developing construction cost estimates; Jonathan Scheuer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Anthony Ching, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority for assisting in the identification and evaluation of possible sites; and the 214 individuals who volunteered their time and prepared thoughtful, detailed responses to the Stakeholders’ Survey, a component essential to achieving the Committee’s goals. 1 A Word About the Word “Museum” The purpose of Act 230, SLH 2007 is to determine the feasibility of establishing the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance. From the onset, the Committee established for this purpose had difficulty with the word “Museum”. For many, the word “Museum” connotes a static institution where objects are collected, studied, and displayed. While there will be such objects as hula implements, musical instruments, photos and memorabilia of past and current practitioners and artists, the Committee and many survey respondents strongly endorsed the concept of a vibrant, dynamic center filled with the living expressions of music and dance. Toward this vision, the Committee recommends that the organization selected to manage and operate the facility select a more suitable name, a name appropriate to the vision and to the place. The name “Museum” is used in this Report only because that is the title given in the legislation. What is Hawaiian Music and Dance? This Museum is dedicated to the perpetuation and preservation of Hawaiian music and dance. The following description is offered not as an exclusive list, but as a demonstration of the variety and richness of Hawaiian music and dance. There will be abundant material for the Museum’s organizers to work with, and the opportunity for multiple visits by practitioners and guests. Simply put Hawaiian music and dance is the dance and music of the Hawaiian people as practiced throughout the ages, today, and into the future. The dance and music of the Hawaiian people come in many forms. To name a few: hula kahiko (ancient or traditional hula), hula ‘auana (modern hula), hula noho (sitting hula), hula pahu (hula with drums), hula ‘ulī‘ulī (hula with gourds), hula kuolo (sitting chant dance), oli (chants) of many forms, steel guitar, kihō‘alu (slack key), ‘ukulele, orchestral forms, the repertoire associated with the Royal Hawaiian Band, big band swing style, hīmeni (choral singing) with and without instrument accompaniment, leo ki‘eki‘e (falsetto singing), leo ha‘i, and ensemble (duets, trios, quartets, quintets, and other harmonic combinations) singing styles are a few examples of the Hawaiian music and dance practiced, appreciated, and instantly and uniquely recognized in Hawai‘i and throughout the world. 2 Abstract As used in this Document CIP State Capital Improvement Project DAGS State Department of Accounting and General Services DLNR State Department of Land and Natural Resources HARA Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts HCDA Hawai‘i Community Development Authority HSFCA Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts HTA Hawai‘i Tourism Authority OHA Office of Hawaiian Affairs Authorizing Legislation SB 880, subsequently signed by the Governor becoming Act 230, SLH 2007 The purpose of this Act is to determine the economic feasibility of establishing the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance Purpose of the Proposed Museum The Museum will be a center for the perpetuation and preservation of the Hawaiian culture through its music and dance Well-Known Examples Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville, Tennessee Who the Museum is for Local residents School children Practitioners and artists U.S. and international visitors Key Conceptual Elements Cultural economic activity Cultural authenticity Financial and economic viability Partnerships 3 Key Conceptual Elements (continued) Sense of place Kanikapila! Key Program Elements Experiential representation of the living art Exhibits of the practice, artists,