Vocal program: July 1-22, 2012 string program: july 1-16, 2012
About Us
MISSION STATEMENT
• To promote the appreciation and advancement of classical music and musical theater;• To offer a world-class music training and performance program in the inspirational setting of Hawaii, and;
• To improve the education and elevate the spirit of all who participate, especially the local community
ADVISORY BOARD
- Henry Akina--Artistic Director, Hawaii Opera Theatre
- Dave Pettus--Founder, Hamakua Music Festival
- Marilyn Gilbert--Founder, Santa Barbara Grand Opera
- Earl Fisher--President (Emeritus), Board of Directors, Idyllwild Arts
- Carolyne Kennedy--The Kennedy Group Public Relations
- Jeannine Altmeyer--Opera Star
- Gary Hickling--Founder, Lotte Lehmann Foundation
- Laurence Paxton--Chair of Music Department, University of Hawai'i-Manoa
The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit educational and performance organization devoted to excellence in the art of classical music. The essence of the festival is the interaction of talented, motivated vocalists and instrumentalists with world-renowned artists/teachers for the purpose of studying and performing together in the exotic beauty that is Hawaii. The Festival produces a series of extraordinary concerts to entertain and educate the people of Hawaii.