Band & Choir Mission & Philosophy
Our Mission
The Lahainaluna High School Band & Choir is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, standards-based music education to all students. Our program fosters artistic development, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. Through performance and engagement with music, students will develop individual skills, build a sense of belonging, and forge strong connections with our community.
Our Philosophy
We believe that music is a vital component in developing the whole child. Music education provides a unique opportunity for students to explore their creativity and artistic expression, while gaining a deeper understanding of diverse cultures.
A comprehensive music education helps students develop self-discipline and focus, leading to increased confidence that benefits all areas of their studies. We are committed to a balanced and sequential curriculum that aligns with national, state, and local standards. Through music, students gain lifelong skills and aesthetic awareness that contribute to a more cultured and educated society.
The symphonic band is an advanced concert band. This ensemble focuses on more challenging repertoire, and is viewed as Lahainaluna’s premiere wind band. This ensemble is composed of our Band 2, 3, 4 students. The completion of Band 1 is required to join the symphonic band. Concert band students may be invited to participate in this group BY INVITATION ONLY (they must come to after school rehearsals to participate & complete all assignments and tests on their own time). Afterschool and out-of-school activities are a part of the curriculum.
The concert band is a performing ensemble consisting of several members of the woodwind instrument family, brass instrument family and percussion instrument family. Though the instrumentation is similar, it is distinguished from the marching band in that its primary function is as a concert ensemble. This ensemble is for all first year HS band students, whether they have experience or not. This ensemble is composed of our Band 1 & Intro to Band students. Afterschool and out-of-school activities are a part of the curriculum.
The concert choir is an ensemble specializing in vocal music. Its various repertoires include original vocal compositions, arranged classical items, light music, showtunes, pop music, secular and sacred music. Singing in different languages is also common and choreography may be implemented. This ensemble is composed of our Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 students. Afterschool and out-of-school activities are a part of the curriculum.
The marching band is a group of performers that consist of instrumental musicians and color guard who generally perform outdoors and incorporate some type of marching and other movements with their musical performance. Instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments. In addition to traditional parade performances, the marching band also performs field shows at special events (such as football games) or at festivals and competitions. The Pep Band is the marching band when not marching. General duties are to provide entertainment at various events such as assemblies and sporting events. Marching Band meets after school. Due to the nature of this course, students ARE REQUIRED to come to ALL after school rehearsals AND the performance(s)
The jazz band is an ensemble that generally performs Jazz literature and stage/dance band arrangements. Instrumentation is usually (but not limited to) a horn section (consisting of trumpets, trombones, saxophones) and a rhythm section (consisting of percussion, piano, guitar and bass). Vocalists are sometimes utilized as well. This ensemble is composed of our Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4 students. Due to the nature of this course, students ARE REQUIRED to come to ALL after school rehearsals AND the performance(s)
Recent Concerts & Performances
Student sites (Google Classroom & Remind text Services)
Concert Band: us6boupj/ text 81010 “@lunascb”
Symphonic Band: io3udak7 / text 81010 “@lunassb”
Jazz Band: fey3tbjh / text 81010 “@lunasjb”
Concert Choir: x7s5e5ex / text 81010 “@lunascc”
Marching Band: r3exxfwu / text 81010 “@lunasmb”
Parents: text 81010 "@bacparents"
Band & Choir Social Media
[Facebook - Lahainaluna High School Band & Choir]
[instagram - @lahainlunabac @lahainalunabac.students @lahainalunaguard]
[Youtube - lhsmusic1]