The Hawaiʻi Music Teacher Association (HMTA) has selected Thomas Yee a music professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as Teacher of the Year for his outstanding contributions to Hawaiʻi’s music and piano community. The association applauded Yee, a skilled pianist, for his musicianship, leadership and mentorship as an educator on Oʻahu.
“It is a tremendous honor to be named as 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Hawaiʻi Music Teachers Association,” said Yee. “To be recognized by my peers, colleagues, students and even their parents for my contribution to the musical community is incredibly humbling, and I am deeply grateful!”
Seasoned musician
Yee is familiar to the island’s classical music audience through his numerous performances with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and chamber ensembles. A Canadian native, Yee earned degrees from the University of Newfoundland and Eastman School of Music.
HMTA provides local teachers with membership benefits such as grants, exclusive publications and more. Students of HMTA teachers are eligible to perform in local competitions, recitals and workshops.
