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Message to Our Community Youth Symphony

Board of Directors Dear Friends: Roy E. King, Jr.—President Jill Shimokawa Higa—Vice President While coming off an extraordi- Tina Lau—Vice President nary celebration during our 40th Leslie Murata—Vice President anniversary season, HYS spent Chris Yuen—Treasurer our 41st year focused on building David Matsumoto—Secretary community around our young Carolyn Berry people. We realize that no matter Gladys Hirano how inspirational our music edu- Martin Hsia cators or how talented and driven Stanley Long our students, our programs could Michael Onofrietti not survive without a strong com- Daniel Momohara munity surrounding and support- HYS President Roy E. King, Jr., Executive Director Marjorie Tanoue ing them. Selena Ching and Music Director Henry Miyamura Music Staff We thank everyone who attended our concerts; the artists who shared their Henry Miyamura—Music Director & Conductor, Youth Symphony I talents on stage and off; our families who support the musical growth and edu- Michael Nakasone—Conductor , Youth Symphony II cation of their children; the educators who teach our students to not only love Joan Doike—Conductor, Concert Orchestra music but also value the lifelong skills that music study fosters; the schools Susan Ochi-Onishi—Associate Conductor, Concert Orchestra that allow us to rehearse within their halls; our alumni who have a true under- Charlotte Fukumoto—Coordinator, Strings Program & Conductor, standing of what HYS can do for a young person; the volunteers who give Beginning Strings their time, expertise and hearts; and our donors who ensure we can keep our Elton Masaki—Conductor, Concert String Orchestra doors open and offer quality music programs to any child who seeks them. Helen Nguyen—Conductor, String Orchestra Ensemble & Preparatory Strings Thanks to each of you, we were able to close the 2005-2006 fiscal year with a modest surplus as well as welcome the greatest number of students to ever Administrative Staff audition for our programs (2006-2007 applications). Because of the support Selena Ching—Executive Director we received from diverse sectors of our community, we are able to begin our Ann Doike—Programs Manager next year with a firm footing and better plan for the years ahead. Janet Morita— Programs Associate Meredith Prescott—Administration and Finance Manager We extend our appreciation to everyone who has contributed what they can to Kelly Shigeta—Librarian ensure a bright future for our students. You give them the chance to reach their Judy Vierck—Operations Manager greatest potential.

With sincere gratitude and aloha for being a part of our community, Recognizing the critical link between music study and posi- tive growth and development, the Hawaii Youth Sym- phony (HYS) creates programs for young people to experi- ence the intrinsic value of orchestral music through excellent musical education, performance opportunities with high Roy E. King, Jr. Henry Miyamura. Selena Ching standards, and community service projects that include President Music Director Executive Director youth mentoring other youth. HYS envisions a Hawaii where every young person is given the chance to experience the timeless value of orchestral music.

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Hawaiian Airlines Mr. & Mrs. Keith Wallace Theater Hawaiian Telcom Miyashiro Watanabe Floral, Inc. The Core of Our Community Hawaiian Waters Adventure Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dr. & Mrs. Sonny Wong Park Momohara* Yasuda Designs Karl Hedberg, Photographer Mountain Apple Company Young Laundry & Total students directly served: 599 Hilo Hattie Mr. Holland's Opus Drycleaning Hilton Hawaiian Village Foundation Zippy's Restaurants These students represented more than 91 schools

Karl Hedberg Photo Photo Hedberg Karl on , Maui, Molokai, Big Island and Malaysia Hilton Waikoloa Village Mr. Leslie Murata* Hollywood/Wallace My Little Secret Aiea High School Our Redeemer Lutheran Theaters New Otani Kaimana Beach Aikahi Elementary School Kanoelani Elementary School School Honda Educational Hotel *HYS Board Member Ala Wai Elementary School Pearl City Elementary School Learning Partners Ocean Club Aliamanu Elementary School Kawaiahao School The Hawaii Youth Symphony Pearl City High School The Honolulu Advertiser Owen & Owen Aliamanu Intermediate School Kawananakoa Middle School Pearl City Highlands thanks each donor and commu- Alvah Scott Elementary School Honolulu Optical Co., Inc. Photographers King Intermediate School Elementary School nity partner who has contrib- Honolulu Theatre for Youth Papa John’s Pizza King Kekaulike High School Pearl Ridge Elementary uted to its programs. Every August Ahrens Elementary Lanakila School HTH Corporation/Pacific Paradise Cruise, Ltd. attempt has been made to School School Laurel Springs publish a complete listing. We Beach Hotel Parker Inc. / Round Table Baldwin High School Le Jardin School regret any omissions or errors Queen Liliuokalani Ms. Xiaoming Hu Pizza Kailua Castle High School that may have occurred, and Elementary School Ice Palace Paul Brown Salon & Dalat International School Liholiho Elementary School would greatly appreciate if you Roosevelt High School Mr. & Mrs. George Irion Day Spa Damien Memorial High School Lunalilo Elementary Royal Elementary School would call HYS at 941-9706 to Education Lab School Island Air Pearl City Cultural Center advise us of them. Thank you. Lutheran High School Island Heritage Ltd. Pearlridge Center Enchanted Lake Elementary. Maemae Elementary Seabury Hall John Dominis Restaurant Peggy Chun Inc. Hahaione Elementary School Makua Lani Christian School Soto Academy Mr. Stephen Jones The Pegge Hopper Gallery Hanalani School St. Andrew’s Priory School Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones Planet Hollywood Maui Waena Intermediate St. Louis School Hickam Elementary School School Kahala Shell Rapid Lube & Polynesian Cultural Center St. Michael Elementary Highlands Intermediate School McKinley High School School Auto Care Inc. Resortquest Waikiki Beach Hokulani Elementary School Mid-Pacific Institute Kapalama Pet Hospital Robert's Hawaii, Inc. St. Patrick School Homeschools Stevenson Intermediate Kapalua Land Company Robyn Buntin of Honolulu Honolulu Waldorf School Mililani Ike Elementary School Karl Hedberg Photographer See’s Candies Iolani School School The Children's House Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kawahara Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Mililani Middle School Waialae Elementary School Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Waikiki Jefferson Elementary School Mililani Waena Elementary Waialua High School King, Jr.* Thomas Shigeta “Since Maryknoll Kahala Elementary School School Waiau Elementary School KoAloha Ukulele Special Gifts by Clarice Kailua Christian Academy Moanalua Elementary School Waikele Elementary School does not have an or- Waikiki Elementary School Kokua Market Standard Parking Kaimuki Christian School Kona Brewing Company Strands by Momi chestra of its own, I Moanalua Middle School Webling Elementary School Molokai High School West Hawaii Explorations Tina* & Dennis Lau Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Tam enjoyed having the Kaimuki Middle School Myron B. Thompson Academy Let’s Eat Hawaii / Sam Tanaka of Tokyo Wilson Elementary School opportunity to play Kaiser High School Niu Valley Middle School Word of Life Academy Choy's Restaurants Restaurants Noelani Elementary School Lisa Rose Doll House Tiffany & Co. with other young mu- & Tea Room Mr. & Mrs. Roland Thom sicians in the Youth Number of Students by Age Mr. Curtis Loo Tri-Star Restaurant Group Symphony. In HYS, I 7 years old 16 11 years old 35 15 years old 87 Louis Vuitton Hawaii Turtle Bay Resort learned about the 8 16 12 36 16 85 L’Uraku Restaurant University of Hawaii 9 25 13 50 17 87 Mandara Spa, LLC Music Department importance of re- 10 28 14 72 18 62 Manoa Valley Theatre University of Hawaii sponsibility and Market City Shopping Athletics Department dedication… always Center Waikele Premium Outlets Mr. & Mrs. Leighton Mau Waikiki Beach Marriott seeking the best in Maui Divers of Hawaii Resort & Spa all I do.” —Emiri, Mauna Kea Resort Waikiki Parc Maryknoll School vio- Michel's at the Colony Surf Waikiki Shopping Plaza linist, Class of 2006 43 seniors from 22 schools graduated from HYS in May 2006 14 3

Mr. David B. Novy Brandon Stahl Ms. Glenda Chow Artists Community Mr. Jason K. Okumura by Mr. Howard K. Hiroki Cinnamon Girl Mr. Kevin Ou RJ Yumol Columbia Inn Mr. Lester Pang HYS firmly believes that collaborations with established artists and per- by Mr. & Mrs. Roberto B. Compadres Mr. Donald J. Pastorich Yumol Consolidated Theatres forming groups in our community strengthen the educational programs we Mr. Dean A. Sakamoto The Contemporary Museum offer to our students. During the 2005-2006 season, HYS orchestras per- Mr. Alan Tahata Creative Holidays formed with 12 groups and artists, totaling nearly 200 individuals from Mr. Wayne Taketa In MEMORY of Dancing Cat our artistic community whom we brought to our concert stage. Ms. Kay K. Tanaka Chris Iijima Productions Ms. Lynne Taogoshi by Ms. Jane Dickson Diamond Head Theatre Mr. Glenn Toma Jonathan Ching Diamond Head Winery Mr. Ricky Tucay by Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J.K. Doubletree Alana Hotel- Mrs. Maura Yee Hee Waikiki Mr. Kerry Yen Duke's Waikiki Wallace T. Teruya Education Laboratory by Mr. & Mrs. Stephen In HONOR of School Love Nathan Burkland Erik T. TinHan, M.A., by Mrs. Reynolds Burkland Beth Sofio D.D.S., Inc. by Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert F. Derek Fujio Mr. & Mrs. Owen Sofio by Ms. Ruby Shimabukuro Fukumoto Roy A. Rathburn Germaine's Luau Victoria-Kamalani Garnett by Mr. & Mrs. Leroy G. Global Village by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rathburn Gold's Gym Garnett Grand Hyatt Kauai

Joshua Higaki Resort & Spa 2005 Winter Concert Hands Across the Sea featured HYS’s three symphony or- In-Kind Donations by Mr. & Mrs. H. Kenji Grand Wailea Resort Hotel chestras and 120 voices of the Honolulu Symphony Chorus, performing with 24 Hour Fitness Youth Symphony I. Dr. Karen Kennedy, chorus director, with YSI conductor Higaki and Spa Dr. & Mrs. Randal Aaberg Great Harvest Bread Co. Henry Miyamura. December 4, 2005, Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall. Catherine Lau AIG Hawaii Insurance Gucci America Inc. by Mr. & Mrs. Toshio Company, Inc. Mr. Carlton Gushiken Maeda Ala Moana Center Halekulani Hotel Patrice Lee Ala Moana Hotel Harp Therapy by Mr. & Mrs. Jon N. Aloha Airlines Hawaii Coffee Company Tsujimura Ms. Stefanie Anderson Hawaii Opera Theatre Army Community Theatre Henry Miyamura Hawaii Prince Hotel Asia Travel Services/ Waikiki by Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Rainbow Holidays Radcliffe Bank of Hawaii Michael Nakasone Bead It! Hard work leads to H Shiroma, Inc. Ben Franklin Crafts an excellent end Big City Diner Lorraine S. F. Okimoto result. The Youth by Lee & Chelsea Manfredi Big Island Candies Legendary voices of Bubbies Homemade Ice Symphony has Ho‘okena joined the Jordan Takemoto Cream & Desserts helped me to be- Youth Symphony for its by Mr. & Mrs. Kiyoshi Buzz’s Original Steak come a better musi- annual fundraiser, He Takemoto House Makana O Na Mele on cian as well as a October 30, 2005 at the Chad Teruya Caesars Cleaners Hilton Hawaiian Village. by Mr. & Mrs. William California Pizza Kitchen better person.” Also performing were Teruya Castle Resorts & Hotels —Erin, Kalani High Central Middle School hula extraordinaire Nani Hanae Umeda School percussionist, Chanel Dudoit, vocalist Maila by Ms. Alice Y. Umeda Class of 2006 Gibson and Kumu Hula Ms. Sheila Chen Manu Boyd.

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Mr. & Mrs. Len-Chung Ms. Ruth Joy Dr. and Mrs. Alan Stockton Wong Mr. and Mrs. John Kallweit Mr. & Mrs. Alan Tahata Mr. & Mrs. Walter Wong Mr. & Mrs. Guy Kaniho Ms. Evelyn M. Takenaka Mr. & Mrs. James Ms. Helen M Kefford Mr. and Mrs. John Tam Yamamoto Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Kibe Mr. & Mrs. Terry Tamura Ms. Meiko Yamamoto Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Yokota Kishimoto Taniguchi Mr. & Mrs. Sterling S.L. Mr. & Mrs. Mike Mr. Samuel T. Tanimoto Yong Kobayashi Mr. Donald Tarleton & Mr. & Mrs. Burt Yoshimi Mr. & Mrs. John Koga Ms. Robyn Chun Mr. Craig Young Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ledward, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William Teruya 1 2 & Arlen Ledward Mr. Ryan Tsukamoto Friend Mr. Bradford Lee Mr. Vince Vassallo (Up to $100) Mr. & Mrs. Genhu Li Mr. & Mrs. Jim Walfish Ms. Marie I. Boles Mr. Hao Ma & Dr. Robert Weiner & Mr. Philip Brown Ms. Yun Xia Chen Dr. Linda Weiner Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Char Mr. Elton Masaki Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Mr. & Mrs. Harry J. Chinn Mr. & Mrs. George Masaki Wen Mrs. Margaret Choy Ms. Pamela Masaki Mr. & Mrs. Tan Wong Mr. & Mrs. Michael C.H. Mr. Jun Nian Mei X-Termco Inc. Choy Ms. Diane Morimoto Dr. Byron K. Yasui Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cordill Mr. & Mrs. Keith Muraoka Mr. Trevor Yee Mr. Brandon Correa Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Mr. & Mrs. Leslie G. Nakamaejo Yoshioka 3 4 Crandall Ms. Shelley Nakasone Mr. Gerald Young Mr. & Mrs. James D. Dickson Mr. & Mrs. Tri Cong Mr. Robert J. Yumol Ms. Alyce Dodge Nguyen Mr. & Mrs. Roberto B. 1-2) The Honolulu Boy Choir and Mr. Jeremy Dulatre Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nitta Yumol 3) Nina Kealiiwahamana performed Mr. & Mrs. Alden Mr. & Mrs. Gary Obrecht with YSII and YSI for the Aloha Fischer, Jr. Ms. Doris Ohara Combined Federal Concert Luncheon on May 7, 2006 at Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fujikawa Mr. & Mrs. Fumio Ohara Campaign Donors the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Ms. Ashley Furumoto Ms. Amy Okinishi Mr. Frank J. Bednar 4) Pianist Dr. Thomas Yee was a Gannett Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Ono Ms. Diane Chong guest artist at the April 9, 2006 YSI 5 6 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Garnett Mei-Lin Tiare Pang Mr. Charles Cook Spring Concert at Hawaii Theatre. H Shiroma, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Sang Chul Mrs. Paula Fukuda 5-6) YSI performed free concerts at Mr. Robert R. Hamilton Park Mr. Patrick Galamay the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ms. Faith H. Sabat Mrs. Karen Lee-Igeta February 26 and 27 with Japanese Hanakawa Mr. & Mrs. Keith Sakamoto Mr. Jeremie Imamura buyo dancer Lynn Araki Regan, Ulu- Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J.K. Hee Mr. & Mrs. John H. Sato Mr. Aaron Kito-Hong wehi Guerrero, Halau Hula Kauluo- Ms. Mona G. Higa Ms. Pauline Michiko Sato Mr. Russell Lee kala and pianist Gilbert Emata Mr. & Mrs. H. Kenji Higaki Mr. & Mrs. Yoshinobu Sato Ms. Jacqueline M. Mach 7 7) HYS performed world premieres Mr. & Mrs. Miles Hiruko Mr. David Schaefer and Ms. Gail M. Makitaki of three works by Hawaii’s own Mr. & Mrs. William Ms. Carolyn Kuriyama Ms. Iris C. Mizokami composers. Pictured: composer Neil Holowecki Mr. & Mrs. Peter Schneider Mr. Daniel Momohara* McKay, Henry Miyamura, pianist Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hoshino Search Hawaii Realty Mr. Dylan M Monaghan Thomas Yee, composers Michael Ms. Jessica Hui Mr. Bill Seehafer Ms. Diane Morimoto Foumai and Takeo Kudo Mr. & Mrs. John Hunt Ms. Deborah Shibuya Mr. Ivan Morita 8) 19 alumni who played with HYS Mr. & Mrs. Sang Jun Hyun Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Mr. Leslie Murata* in the 1970s joined YSI for Man of Mrs. Laura Ing Baker Shimabukuro Mr. Lloyd Nakamaejo La Mancha. April 9, Hawaii Theatre. Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Ms. Ruby Shimabukuro K. Nishihara Pictured: Dave Masunaga, concert Ishikawa Ms. Frances Shintani Mr. & Mrs. Curtis sponsor Dr. Arleene Skillman, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin T. Ito Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shizuru Noborikawa, Jr. Ernestine (Ariyoshi) Spence, Jan 8 (Taba) Ching and Elaine Imoto 12 5

Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Ms. Cathy Ino Mr. & Mrs. Gary K. Ogata Reaching Out to Our Communities Takemoto Dr. & Mrs. Michael Ishioka Mr. & Mrs. Albert Ogawa Mr. & Mrs. Michael Islander Gifts, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. George Tamanaha Mr. & Mrs. Selby W. Jacobs Okuhara Mr. & Mrs. Robert Teruya Bob & Janet Kagihara Mr. & Mrs. Rusti Onishi Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Toma Mr. Calvin Kamada, Jr. Mr. Ronald K. Oshiro Mr. & Mrs. Jon N. Tsujimura Mr. & Mrs. Guy Kamitaki Mr. & Mrs. Won Sik Park Mrs. Lilian Tsunoda Mr. & Mrs. Doo Sik Kang Mr. & Mrs. Robert Perlman Dr. & Mrs. Bert Wong Mr. & Mrs. David K. Ms. Loretta Y. Pestrello Mr. Daniel Yang & Kasaoka Dr. & Mrs. Robert G. Peters Ms. Tracey Noh Ms. Linda Katsuki Mr. & Mrs. Leroy G. Mr. Guobin Yang & Mrs. Emi Kawai Rathburn Ms. Lan Lin Mr. Wayne Kawakami Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Mr. Jonathan Yee Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Robinson HYS offered 16 free performances during 2005-2006, including eight Listen & Kawamoto Ms. Keiko Sato Learn educational concerts for 9,800 school-aged children on Oahu and Maui, Contributor Dr. & Mrs. Toshihiko Mr. & Mrs. Raymond a community concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, four mall concerts ($100 - $249) Kawasugi Schwartz and three evening concerts for the Pacific Music Institute. Pictured are mo- Mr. & Mrs. Inocencio Mr. & Mrs. Francis Keala Mr. & Mrs. Keith Shek ments from the Concert Orchestra Listen & Learn concert at the Pearl City Agasa Mr. & Mrs. Brent Hiro Mr. & Mrs. William Cultural Center, December 13, 2005, which included instrument demonstra- Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Arakaki Kiyan Shepard tions and opportunities for students from the audience to conduct the orchestra. Photos Karlby Hedberg www.AerialPhotographyHawaii.com Mr. David Asato Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Kohara Mr. & Mrs. Steven Ms. Nancy M. Bannick Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Koide Shimabukuro Cpt. & Mrs. Stephen S. Bell Mr. & Mrs. Alton Komori Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin H. Other Community Highlights Dr. and Mrs. Beei-Huan Mr. & Mrs. Allen I. Konno Shimokawa Chao Mr. Gordon Krekow Shinnyo-En Hawaii Mr. & Mrs. Richard Char Dr. & Mrs. Chang Dich Lai Mr. and Mrs. Alan I. Dr. & Mrs. J. Roy Chen Tina* & Dennis Lau Shintani Mr. & Mrs. Justin Chen Mr. Malcolm Lau Ms. Sheryl Shohet Dr. & Mrs. Yi-Leng Chen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lee Mr. & Mrs. Marcellus Snow Mr. & Mrs. Kin Shing Dr. & Mrs. Worldster Lee Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert F. Cheng Ms. Janelle Li HYS’s final performance of the season, the Aloha Sofio Concert Luncheon, May 7, 2006, honored four out- Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Chinen Mr. William Lin Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Spence standing music educators, Craig Young, Elden Seta, Mr. Andrew Ching Mr. Loren Lind Mr. & Mrs. James Stahl Richard Lum and Allen Trubitt, (seated) Mr. Darrick Ching Mr. Stanley H. R. Long Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Taba Ms. Janice Ching Mr. & Mrs. Walter Loo Ms. Charleen Tajiri Kiri and Kristi Takanishi, Dr. & Mrs. Yi-Chuan Ching Mr. & Mrs. Walen Lum Ms. Chiyono K. Takemoto 8 year-old twins from HYS’s Mr. & Mrs. James Dote Mr. & Mrs. Chester Malins Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tam Concert String Orchestra, Ms. Charlotte Fukumoto Lee & Chelsea Manfredi Mr. & Mrs. Milton Tani captivated guests at an alumni Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ms. Kay Mattos reception at Waialae Country Mrs. Ethel Teruya Gainsley Mr. Daniel Mew Club, September 13, 2005 Ms. Carole H. Toguchi Photo by Dan Momohara Mr. & Mrs. Van Goto Ms. Amy H. Mitsuda Mr. & Mrs. Barry Toshi Ms. Lisa Meera Kim Ha Mr. & Mrs. Isao Miyamoto Dr. and Mrs. Allen Trubitt Financial Assistance Program Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hashi Mr. and Mrs. David A. Mr. & Mrs. Alex Tseng HYS serves a diverse population. According to a 2005 assessment, nearly 20% Mr. & Mrs. Yuji Hata Nagai Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Tucay of HYS’s students live in areas where the average household income falls be- Hawaii Modular Space, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Howard Ms. Alice Y. Umeda low the national average. Thirty-one percent of those fall below the average by Ms. Orpha Herrick Neudorf Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Umetsu more than 30%. Although HYS has some of the lowest youth symphony regis- Mr. & Mrs. Harold T. Higa Ms. Helen Nguyen Mr. Chad Uyehara tration fees in the country, families—especially those with multiple children— Mr. Don Hirose Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Mr. & Mrs. Russell Wachi have reported that they would not be able to participate without the Financial Captain and Mrs. Gerald Nishimura Mr. Dailin Wang & Assistance Program. Sixty-six students received financial aid from 2005-2006. Hofwolt Melvin & Eva Nishina Ms. June Tang “...without this scholarship I would never have a chance to play and learn Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Hong Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Yoon Ok Won what I love for so long, which is the violin.” —HYS 8th-grader Dr. Elaine M. Imoto Noborikawa, Jr. 6 11

Mr. & Mrs. Merwyn Lee Ellen Masaki School of Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Henry Dr. & Mrs. Boryann Liaw Music Mr. & Mrs. Bert Higa 2005-2006 Financial Overview Mr. & Mrs. Toshio Maeda Mr. & Mrs. Roy T. Ganeku Mr. Howard K. Hiroki The Hawaii Youth Symphony’s fiscal year ended on June 30, 2006. Financial records Mr. & Mrs. David Mr. & Mrs. Aaron I.K. Ha‘o Mr. & Mrs. Dennis K. have been independently audited by Gerald Y. Ushijima, Certified Public Accountant. A Matsumoto* Mr. & Mrs. John Hayashi Inouye copy of the auditor’s report is available for viewing at the Hawaii Youth Symphony Mr. & Mrs. Leighton Mau Mr. & Mrs. Kenn Higa Steve & Elisa Yadao Jones office, 1110 Univeristy Ave., #200, Honolulu, HI 96826. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hirokane Ms. Carolyn Kaichi Momohara* Mr. Allan Ikawa Mr. & Mrs. Chester Mr. & Mrs. Gary Nakamura Ms. Louise Ing Kaneshiro Dr. & Mrs. Marc Nakamura Mr. & Mrs. Edlin Kam Mr. & Mrs. James REVENUE Oahu Choral Society Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kawahara Kinoshita Other Income Investment Dr. & Mrs. Richard Oh Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lau Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kiyota Contributions $294,098* Special Event 3% In c o m e Mr. Nelson Oyadomari Mrs. Edith Leong Mr. & Mrs. Pierson H. Registration Fees 113,153 (net) 1% 8% Randal S. Furomoto & Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Love Koike Contracts 100,368 Summer Associates, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Keith Mr. Stephen Kow & Programs Box Office & 7% Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Shiroma Miyashiro Ms. Iris Lin Merchandise Sales 50,504 Mr. Tom Sugita Mr. & Mrs. Randy Obata Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Kwok Special Event (net) 49,783 Contributions Dr. and Mrs. Danny M. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Lau Box Office & 43% Takanishi, Jr. Onofrietti* Mr. Sang Hyop Lee & Summer Programs 45,700 Merchandise 7% Mrs. Marjorie Tanoue* Capt. Jeffrey Powers & Ms. Yang Seon Kim Other Income 20,632 Teruya Brothers, Limited Ms. Karin Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Wellington Lee Investment Income 9,293 Mr. & Mrs. Roland Thom Servco Foundation Dr. Jeffrey Lim & Dr. $683,531 Contracts Mr. & Mrs. Lance Uchida Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Shigeta Marcia Nagao 15 % Gen. & Mrs. Fred Weyand Mr. & Mrs. Dexter D. Liu Partner Mr. & Mrs. Albert Lovington Benefactor ($250 - $499) Mr. & Mrs. Meredith Registration Fees ($750 - $999) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Amore Maeda 17 % Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Doles Mr. & Mrs. Marc Aoyama Mr. & Mrs. Richard Martin- Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln Higa Ms. Lori Aquino Doike Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mr. & Mrs. Norman Aquino Mrs. Nancy Masaki EXPENSE Guest Artists & Kamida Mr. & Mrs. James Araki Hathaway Depreciation New Works Mr. & Mrs. Kent Tsukamoto Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Bailey Raven & Starr Matsushita 2% Education & Financial Aid 2% Dr. & Mrs. Chester Vause Big Island Candies Mr. & Mrs. Lee Metcalf Dr. & Mrs. Sonny Wong Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Dr. & Mrs. George I. Nagao Programs $327,870 4% Bingham Mr. & Mrs. Delbert Concert Sponsor Ms. Celia Burke Nakaoka Production 109,144 Gen eral & ($500 - $749) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mr. & Mrs. Hitoshi Otsuka General & Administration Mr. & Mrs. Roy Asao Choy Ms. Hyunok Park Administration 94,598 16% Carole Sheridan Memorial Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Mr. & Mrs. James Petersen Financial Aid 23,132 Fund Collins, II Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Depreciation 13,486 Education & Mr. & Mrs. Young Nam Mr. Geneson Coloma & Radcliffe Guest Artists & Cha Ms. Theresa Kieha Programs Dr. and Mrs. Richard New Works 10,150 The Hon. Lea Crandall & Ripple 57% “No school can Mr. David Schulmeister Mr. & Mrs. Dean A. $578,380 Concert match the experi- Ms. Jane Dickson Sakamoto Production Mr. & Mrs. Walter A. Dods, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Change in 19% ences that I have Mr. & Mrs. Alan Doike Sakoda Net Assets $105,151** had with HYS.” Mr. & Mrs. Isami Enomoto Mr. & Mrs. Herbert —Allan, Punahou Mr. & Mrs. Randal Shinsato School tuba player, Furomoto Mr. & Mrs. David Sneed *Includes $50,005 in endowment income, $14,000 in temporarily restricted funds Class of 2006 Mr. & Mrs. Miles Furuta Mr. & Mrs. Kiyoshi **Includes $26,000 used to purchase equipment Mr. & Mrs. Brian Gomes Takemoto

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Ways to Give Our Community of Donors

The Hawaii Youth Symphony is sure that HYS is able The Hawaii Youth Symphony is grateful to the following friends who made grateful to a community of friends to recruit and retain contributions supporting our students between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006. who allow us to continue our mission the very finest music Mrs. Carolyn Berry* to bring high quality music program- educators. HYS and MAJOR GIFTS Conductor's Circle ($25,000 and beyond) Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Brown ming to Hawaii’s youth. Donors can the Ching family Educational Programs Jonathan Y. C. Ching Mr. & Mrs. Michael make unrestricted contributions, leav- encourage other Bank of Hawaii Revocable Trust Browning ing it to HYS to use the funds where alumni to contribute The Cades Foundation Mary D. and Walter F. Mrs. Reynolds Burkland they are most needed, or make re- to this fund and give Gannett Foundation Frear Eleemosynary Trust Chris & Selena Ching stricted donations to designated areas. future generations John R. Halligan Charitable State Foundation on Culture City Mill Company, Ltd./ Gifts can be planned to reflect a do- the opportunity to experience the Fund and the Arts C. K. Ai Foundation nor’s specific interest or accommo- benefits of HYS. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Commercial Data Systems date a particular tax situation. For Miyamura President's Circle Mr. & Mrs. Owen Matching Gifts Fukumoto more information, please call Selena State Foundation on Culture ($10,000 - $24,999) Many corporations support their em- and the Arts Atherton Family The Gift Foundation Ching at (808) 941-9706. Thank you ployees by matching gifts to non Vision Incorporated Foundation of Hawaii for supporting our young musicians. Bank of Hawaii Mr. & Mrs. Carlton profits of their choice. Please check Alumni Fund/Endowment Annual Fund with your company to see if they have Cades Foundation Gushiken Jonathan Y. C. Ching Ms. Jill F. Shimokawa Annual fund gifts are extremely im- a matching program and a form you First Hawaiian Bank Revocable Trust Foundation Higa* portant to helping HYS close the gap may send with your gift to HYS. Capital Improvements John R. Halligan Mrs. Gladys Hirano* between registration and other fees Gifts of Stock Atherton Family Charitable Fund Mr. Lorrin Hirano and actual operational costs. Gifts HYS accepts contributions in differ- Foundation The Kosasa Foundation Martin Hsia, Esq.* received from annual appeals or so- HTH Corporation/Pacific ent forms, including stock gifts, Mary D. and Walter F. licitations are used to meet expenses Angel Beach Hotel which often provide additional tax Frear Eleemosynary Trust such as music programming, financial Mr. Holland's Opus ($5,000 - $9,999) Mr. & Mrs. George Irion benefits to donors. aid, rehearsal space rental, concert Foundation Jackie Chan Charitable Julia Temple Davis production costs, neighbor island Planned or Deferred Gifts Foundation, USA, Brown Foundation Financial Assistance Mr. & Mrs. Byung-Oh Kim tours, workshops, music and instru- Dr. Lawrence K. W. Tseu, You can make a significant contribu- Program President Dr. Sang Kim & Ms. In K. ment maintenance. tion and receive considerable tax ad- The Kosasa Foundation Gannett Foundation Jang vantages by designating the Hawaii McInerny Foundation Alumni Fund/Endowment Mayor's Office of Culture Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Youth Symphony as a beneficiary in Thanks to the foresight and generosity Performance and the Arts, City & King, Jr.* your will, living trust, retirement plan County of Honolulu Mr. & Mrs. Mann P. Ko of Dr. Jonathan Y. C. Ching, HYS has Sponsorships or insurance policy. It is a way to McInerny Foundation Koga Engineering & established an alumni endowment First Hawaiian Foundation enjoy the benefits of giving while Mr. & Mrs. Henry Construction, Inc. fund. This fund was opened at the Mayor’s Office on Culture retaining full use of your property. and the Arts, City & Miyamura request of Dr. Ching’s family to en- County of Honolulu Dr. Arleene D.K. Skillman Dr. Arleene D. K. Skillman Vision, Incorporated Yokouchi Foundation Yokouchi Foundation

He Makana O Na Mele Patron Maestro Circle Table Sponsors ($1,000 - 4,999) Bank of Hawaii Dr. & Mrs. Randal Aaberg Jackie Chan Charitable AIG Hawaii Insurance Foundation, USA, Company, Inc. Dr. Lawrence K. W. Tseu, Asia Travel Services/ President Rainbow Holidays Photos by Karl Hedberg Hedberg Karl by Photos

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