Concert Band
The Kapa'a High School Concert Band is the main ensemble of our instrumental music program consisting of all instrumentalists grades 9 - 12. Most active in winter and spring, they primarily perform in concerts, collaborate with other music programs and conduct clinics throughout the island to promote music education in the schools.
In order to audition for any of the auxiliary ensembles, students are required to enroll in Band and maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA in all of their music classes. They also serve as the Marching Band during the summer and fall.
In the classroom students gain a foundation of knowledge in order to learn and improve their craft. Music theory, composition and solo and small ensemble performances are a staple in the program. 95% of the students in the program learn to play proficiently on two or more instruments.
The repertoire of the concert band varies throughout the year according to the concert. The Winter Concert consists of Classical, folk and holiday pieces, The Pops Concert uses popular music, the Spring Concert utilizes contemporary works and the Aloha Concert is theme-based and features mini-musicals.
In order to audition for any of the auxiliary ensembles, students are required to enroll in Band and maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA in all of their music classes. They also serve as the Marching Band during the summer and fall.
In the classroom students gain a foundation of knowledge in order to learn and improve their craft. Music theory, composition and solo and small ensemble performances are a staple in the program. 95% of the students in the program learn to play proficiently on two or more instruments.
The repertoire of the concert band varies throughout the year according to the concert. The Winter Concert consists of Classical, folk and holiday pieces, The Pops Concert uses popular music, the Spring Concert utilizes contemporary works and the Aloha Concert is theme-based and features mini-musicals.
Warrior Marching Band
Most active in the Fall, The Kapa'a High School Warrior Marching Band and Color Guard serve as the most visible entity of our program and our school. They perform at football games, homecoming halftime shows, parades, festivals, and various community events on the island. Most known for their corps-style marching, dynamic field shows and parade exhibitions, our "Band of Warriors" will continue to follow their two mantras: "Work Hard. Play Harder. Like a Warrior," and "200 Hours of Pain for 20 Minutes of Fame."
Na Pahu Koa
Nā Pahu Koa is the Kapa‘a HS Drumline, consisting of the 12-member battery and the mallet and auxiliary percussion pit. This audition-only ensemble is in its third year and will continue to evolve into a competitive winter indoor drumline consisting of:
4 Snare Drums
4 Bass Drums
2 Quint Toms
2 Cymbals
2 Bells
1 Xylophone
2 Marimbas
1 Vibraphone
4 Snare Drums
4 Bass Drums
2 Quint Toms
2 Cymbals
2 Bells
1 Xylophone
2 Marimbas
1 Vibraphone
Babe Bowman Swing Band
The Babe Bowman Swing Band is in honor of the late Clyde “Babe” Bowman, guest lecturer and founder of The KHS “Orphans of Swing”. This ensemble is by audition (or invitation) and consists of:
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones (1 clarinet dbl.)
1 Baritone Saxophone
3 Trombones
3 Trumpets
1 Guitar
1 Electric Bass
1 Piano
2 Percussion (1 Set, 1 Aux.)
1-4 Vocalists
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones (1 clarinet dbl.)
1 Baritone Saxophone
3 Trombones
3 Trumpets
1 Guitar
1 Electric Bass
1 Piano
2 Percussion (1 Set, 1 Aux.)
1-4 Vocalists
Dance Band
The KHS Dance Band is in its third year and stands as the ambassadors of the Kapa’a High School Music Department. The ensemble consists of members from the Swing Band and the Show Choir that perform dance cover songs for performances and competitions on the island.
Percussion Ensemble
The KHS Percussion Ensemble is in its third year and promotes continual musical development for percussion and mallet percussion. This ensemble is open to everyone in the music department. Placement within ensemble depends on musical maturity.