Punahou Band Director Sara Wynes on Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published April 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM HST

As the Punahou Wind Ensemble prepares for their Aloha Concert, Band Director Sara Wynes reflects on the importance of music education and performance. The Academy Bands’ Aloha Concert, which honors the graduating seniors, will take place on Tuesday, April 22, at Dillingham Hall.

Learn more: https://bulletin.punahou.edu/spring-2025-music-department-concert-series/https://www.punahou.edu

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