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Our 5th graders got an early start on Spring Break with their Class Day on Thursday at Bellows Field Beach Park.
The Class of 2026 enjoyed lots of fun in the sun and surf on a picture-perfect day. Many thanks to parents who volunteered to chaperone and also joined in on the fun!
Upper School Variety Show
East Meets West
On Saturday, March 9, ʻIolani and Waiʻanae Intermediate Bands joined forces for a day of music and fellowship. The bands began their day at Waiʻanae Intermediate School with an outdoor ice-breaker activity, then rehearsed pieces that were going to be performed together later that afternoon.
While both groups prepared the music separately, this was their first meeting to combine as a whole.
Just before the rehearsal began, something magical happened that brought smiles to the adults in the room. As the students practiced independently, the cacophony gradually turned in to a unified sound as each person joined in playing the same piece, flash mob style. Soon the entire group was “jamming” to the same music. After the end of one piece, they collectively decided on the next and began playing, all without a conductor! Meanwhile, the three band directors stood in the office, watching and listening to all of this unfold, feeling satisfied that the mission of this collaboration was already accomplished.
The combined ensemble was conducted by master teacher and guest conductor of the 2019 Middle School Select Band, Mr. Don Tsuha. Blending the sounds, minds and hearts of the two ensembles into one homogenous group took creative energy, expert knowledge and passion for working with young people. The students responded enthusiastically and took pride in striving to do their best. After a bento lunch from Tamuraʻs Super Market, the students were transported to Pearlridge Mall for their performance in the newly renovated Wai Makai. ʻIolani began the concert with two pieces, “Cluster, Fluster, Bluster March” and “Plaza de Toros,” followed by Waiʻanaeʻs “Thatʻs What I Like” and “Terracotta Warriors.”
The concert concluded with the joint group performing, “Havana,” “A Million Dreams” and “The Incredibles.” Family, friends and those simply passing by enjoyed the performances with their display of excited cheers, enthusiastic applause and moving and grooving to the music. The evening concluded with both groups going to see the movie, “Captain Marvel.” It was a productive and fun day of music-making and camaraderie! Stay tuned for Part Two when Waiʻanae travels east to ʻIolani for another day of collaboration and a performance at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, March 30, 4pm!
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