Classical Music Conversations

Tuesday Student Takeover: Honolulu Harp Ensemble

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published December 27, 2024 at 6:26 PM HST

Honolulu Harp Ensemble is made up of students in grades 2 - 11. Joined by an alum from Brigham Young University, the harpists are from Hanahau`oli School, `Iolani School, Punahou School and Sacred Hearts Academy. We spoke to a few of the perfomers: Frances, Isabel, Josie and Leia.

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Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba grew up in Pearl City listening to a variety of music – mostly in the car and the choice of the driver (Grandma, Mom, Dad, sister or brother). It ranged from Hawaiian to Japanese Enka to Top 40 to HPR. Sharene played the violin in school, and is now a professional freelance harpist and mother. She and husband jazz bassist Dean Taba love to play and listen to music, and are raising their children to celebrate the love of learning and of all kinds of music.

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