To assist musicians in this time of great challenge, and to encourage children of professional musicians to pursue higher education, the recording industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund accepted applications for college scholarship awards of up to $2,000 for children of AFM members. Based on their application essays, Max and Vincent Womack, sons of MAH member […]
This past summer, MAH member and daughter of esteemed members Sharene and Dean Taba, Matin Boulos, was chosen to participate in the prestigious and highly selective National Youth Orchestra 2. Usually held in New York, with a final performance at Carnegie Hall, the private lessons, master classes, studio sectionals and concert were all done digitally, […]
During the pandemic, The Henry Kapono Foundation raised more than $175,000, which was used to assist many of Hawaii’s musicians. Mahalo, Henry and HKF! Again, please check this out and send this link to fans and friends: https://www.henrykaponofoundation.org/covid-19-musicians-relief-project From the Fall 2020 issue, Ke Ola O Na Mele
Mahalo and Kudos to Jake Shimabukuro On June 20, 2020, Jake Shimabukuro presented a “Virtually Live” concert from the Blue Note Hawaii. During the concert, Jake recognized the Musicians Association of Hawaii and requested that all donations to the virtual tip jar go to MAH to assist Hawaii’s musicians, who may be in need during […]
At this time, all studios are still closed as member and tenant safety remains our top priority. Those on our Reopening Committee are currently researching the effectiveness of installing a UVC light/ionization disinfecting system into each of our air handlers. This, of course, would not be a panacea, and social distancing, personal disinfecting, time buffers […]
To assist musicians during the pandemic, MPTF is offering 100% funding for live stream performances. MPTF events usually require a sponsor or employer to fund 50% of the cost of a performance. Under this program, no employer contribution is required. Performances are paid at Local 677 scale, including all appropriate step-ups for leader, doubling, cartage, […]
Hawaii’s Living Legend, ‘Mr. Percussion’ “Before we started rehearsal, for eight-10 months, we memorized everything and played it…played with feeling. We became very popular for that.” When you talk to Harold Chang, 92, about his moment of fame with Martin Denny (Quiet Village) and the Arthur Lyman Group (“Yellow Bird,” Taboo) — kings of Polynesian […]
2020 General Membership Meetings: Mondays, April 6, August 3, December 7 7 p.m. in Studio 909 From the Winter 2020 issue, Ke Ola O Na Mele
In Memoriam Aloha to Wayne Kawahara, for decades the guiding light of the Monday Night Big Band. Aloha to Mel Cabang, Musician, Producer, Comedian. From the Winter 2020 issue, Ke Ola O Na Mele
Building Update There is now a sound system (mixer, power, speakers), drum set, and guitar amp in Studio 6 for members’ use. Floor has been polished and walls painted. Mahalo to Ken Hafner, John LeBlanc, and Jean Michel Jacquon for their help in maintaining and improving our building. From the Winter 2020 issue, Ke Ola O […]