Cavani Quartet: In tune with ‘Iolani students
written by Andrew Zhou · October 27, 2009
The Cavani Quartet visited Hawai’i for the first time last weekend for the last performance of their tour of the United States. Fortunately for the ‘Iolani orchestras, they agreed to hold a workshop in school on Friday (October 9). The quartet, originally from Cleveland, not only played for Orchestra... [Read more]
Orchestra to take part in national festival
written by Bridget Tobin · October 3, 2009
Seventh through ninth grade orchestra students recently received some exciting news. Due to their stellar performance last year, they have been selected to take part in the National Orchestra Festival (NOF) Competition in Santa Clara, California. The NOF Competition takes place annually, organized by... [Read more]
Harmonious Mrs. Hafner in the Honolulu Symphony
written by Rintaro Sato · September 28, 2009
‘Iolani is one of the few schools with a strong orchestra program. The reason it is so strong is because Mrs. Katharine Hafner leads it. She encourages the orchestra with quotes such as, “It’s not funny, it’s shameful.” Mrs. Hafner guides our orchestra with an iron fist, but she... [Read more]
Taking note of Mr. Dayao
written by Jana Dagdagan · September 28, 2009
Mr. Richard Hotoke, the former ‘Iolani Band Director, retired after 22 loyal and dedicated years of teaching music. This year in his place is Mr. Manny Dayao to uphold ‘Iolani’s reputation and musical excellence. Upon googling “Manny Dayao,” one might come across the phrases... [Read more]
Concerto Competition Champions to play with the Honolulu Symphony
written by Jana Dagdagan · April 16, 2009
This year, three ‘Iolani students won Honolulu Symphony’s Annual Concerto Competition. Celia Ou, violin (‘09), Tiffany Cheung, piano (‘11), and Bolin Chang, piano (‘12) are three out of six winners who will perform their concertos with the Honolulu Symphony on April 28... [Read more]
‘Iolani CML
written by Stephen Stack · April 16, 2009
Student life too often turns from an average day to a life-ruining moment of embarrassment and lament. The most obvious thing to do with these tales of “I wish I were never born” content is, of course, to publish them anonymously on the Internet so that people may laugh at others’ misfortune.... [Read more]
Breaking Dawn of a new ‘Twilight’ audience
written by Chelsea Tomita · April 16, 2009
In an ironed pair of black work slacks and a conservative brown turtleneck, 49-year-old Ms. Laurie Tomita sits quietly in the driver’s seat of her Mazda Tribute, reading while she waits for her daughter Kellie’s soccer practice to end. One would expect to see in her hands a book from a best-selling... [Read more]
Dancers rip up the stage
written by Chaz Silva · April 16, 2009
The ‘Iolani School senior dance team brought the dance showcase on April 4 at Ala Moana Center Stage to an end with a hip-hop bang. Instructed by the team’s coach and choreographer, Ms. Vicki Sakamaki, the senior dance team demonstrated break, hip-hop, krump, and swag. They excited the audience with... [Read more]
Dancers take on Broadway
written by Courtney Ochi · April 15, 2009
The stars came out for “A Broadway Extravaganza” on March 7 at Leeward Community College. Lower and upper school students in the after school dance Program performed routines inspired by Broadway musicals including Wicked, South Pacific, the Lion King, and many more. The ‘Iolani Senior Dance Team... [Read more]
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