Education Concerts:
The Story of Hōkūleʻa
about
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa maiden voyage to Tahiti in 1976, this narrated performance features selections from Michael-Thomas Foumai’s "Raise Hawaiki." With visual and historical photo projections, this education performance explores the story of Hōkūleʻa, Polynesian Wayfinding, and the values of exploration and environmental stewardship through music and storytelling. The event includes pre-concert activities in partnership with PVS, such as learning about the Star Compass and viewing of Hōkūleʻa artifacts.
DATES: Wednesday April 15, 2026
PERFORMANCE TIMES: 9:30AM - 10:15AM OR 10:45AM - 11:30AM
BUS ARRIVAL TIMES: 9:00AM OR 10:15AM
LOCATION: Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814
COST: FREE with registration
WHO CAN ATTEND: 4th-12th grade students, teachers, and chaperones
Registration
To attend the Educational Concert Showings, educators and administrators can sign up through the following interest form by clicking on the button below.
Please send any questions or inquiries to mdoezema@hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org
Day of Details
Please arrive half an hour before your scheduled performance time (9:30am showing arrive at 9am, 10:45am arrive at 10:15am). When students, teachers, and chaperones exit busses and vehicles, please make your way to the lanai in front of the Neal S. Blaisdell Theater. A map of the routes from buses for drop-off and pick-up are included below:
