1110 University Avenue, #200 Honolulu, HI 96826 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED BUILDING COMMUNITY 2005-2006 ANNUAL REPORT Nonprofit U.S. Postage Honolulu,PAID HI Permit No. 1177 B UILDING Annual Report Report Annual C 2005-2006 2005-2006 OMMUNITY Message to Our Community Hawaii 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. 2 15 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 Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Big Island and Malaysia Hilton Waikoloa Village Mr. Leslie Murata* Hollywood/Wallace My Little Secret Aiea High School Kamehameha Schools 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 Kapolei High 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- Assets School 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 Punahou School 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 Leilehua 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 Sacred Hearts Academy 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 Maryknoll School St. Andrew’s Priory School Hawaii Baptist Academy 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 Mililani High School 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 Island Pacific Academy 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- Kailua High School Moanalua High School 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 Kaimuki High 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 Kalani High School 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