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Tuesday Student Takeover: Mani Kovacich & Carter Nobuhara

Mani Kovacich (left) and Carter Nobuhara (right).
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Mani Kovacich (left) and Carter Nobuhara (right).

Mani Kovacich and Carter Nobuhara are drummers/percussionists in the top ensembles of the Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony. Both musicians are also involved with music at their schools, in adult community ensembles and are regulars at Noel Okimoto's monthly ʻOhana Jazz concerts. With graduation just two years away, the dedicated musicians know that music will always be a part of their lives. Kovacich (Kalani H.S.) and Nobuhara (Punahou) perform this weekend at Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony's annual fundraiser: He Makana o Na Mele.

Sharene Keli`ipunilei Lum Taba is a harpist and is married to Jazz bassist and educator, Dean Taba.
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