The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa band program celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023–24 by exceeding its fundraising and performance goals.
UH Bands set out to raise $100,000 and complete at least 100 performances during their centennial year. They surpassed both objectives, raising over $100,000, capped off by a 100th anniversary gala in April 2024; and performing more than 110 times, which included marching and concert band performances, neighbor island tours and a 150-saxophone world record attempt.
The funds will be used to purchase much-needed instruments and repair equipment, as well as other items for the program.
“Thank you to everyone who donated to our 100th anniversary fund. Because of your generosity, we achieved our goal for our students,” said Gwen Nakamura, UH Mānoa assistant director of bands. “It was amazing and heartwarming to see so many alumni from so many years come back to celebrate 100 years.”
For more information about the UH Bands and their events in 2024, visit this website.
The UH Mānoa band program is housed in the Department of Music in the College of Arts, Languages & Letters.
Related UH News stories on the UH Bands’ 100th anniversary:
- UH Bands’ 100th anniversary gala, concert mark a century of musical excellence, April 30, 2024
- Saxophonists attempt world record, celebrate UH Bands 100th, February 25, 2024
- Honolulu City Council honors UH Bands for 100th anniversary, December 7, 2023
- 100 years of music! UH Bands kick off with new marching uniforms, August 31, 2023
To contribute to the UH Rainbow Band Fund, visit this website.
