HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY TO PRESENT AN EXQUISITE EVENING OF JAZZ IN A COZY CONCERT WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO AT LEWERS LOUNGE

Join Jake, HYS Students and Alumni at iconic jazz lounge in one-night-only event—March 24

WHAT: Supporters of music education access are invited to get in the groove with Hawaii Youth Symphony (HYS) and friends at a cozy concert at Lewers Lounge —featuring HYS Jazz students, HYS alumni musicians, and special guest and ukulele virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro. The intimate benefit concert held at Halekulani Hotel's celebrated Lewers Lounge will present a dazzling evening of music, with proceeds to advance the work of nonprofit HYS and its Pacific Music Institute summer intensive. The space-limited Sunday, March 24 event will be in full swing with elevated pupu and crafted cocktail and beverage offerings additionally available with concert admission.

Tickets to HYS Live at Lewers are available only through Hawaii Youth Symphony by visiting www.hiyouthsymphony.org, and are priced at $350 – $450 each.The March 24 fundraising fete arrives perfectly timed to help usher in spring and to kick off April’s various jazz inspired celebrations ahead—with Jazz Appreciation Month encouraging an appreciation for jazz music in people of all ages, and International Jazz Day promoting jazz’s rich roots and intercultural influence.

WHEN: Sunday, March 24, 2024; 6 – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Held at Halekulani Hotel's Lewers Lounge (2199 Kālia Rd, Honolulu), tickets are exclusively available through Hawaii Youth Symphony at www.hiyouthsymphony.org/cozy-concert.

About Hawaii Youth Symphony

With a mission to foster fun and creative experiences that inspire a deep appreciation for music and lifelong relationships within the culture of our islands, Hawaii Youth Symphony annually serves more than 700 students ages 7-18, brought together from over 100 public, independent, and home schools statewide. Established as a non-profit organization in 1964, HYS provides enriching opportunities for orchestral music education, performances, and community engagement. HYS envisions a Hawaiʻi where music is a right, where every child can access, learn, and grow through the opportunity to make music—a Hawai'i where all keiki can receive high quality music education throughout their childhood if they desire it. Financial assistance for tuition, and travel reimbursement for neighbor island students, is available. For more information, call (808) 941-9706, visit www.HiYouthSymphony.org, or follow us on social media @HiYouthSymphony.