Hawaii Youth Symphony (HYS) is the only statewide orchestra program for youth. Each year HYS serves students ages 7-18 from nearly 100 schools on the different islands at all skill levels.

During the academic year, HYS operates three full symphonic orchestras and four string orchestras, instructing students who are beginners to the most accomplished young musicians. The HYS orchestras present free Listen & Learn educational concerts for elementary school children.

This season the Academy has outstanding musicians selected to participate in the orchestra. Seniors Kelly Chong and Mizuki Hamaguchi, junior Marissa Okamoto and sophomores Daryl Bolosan and Yiming (Sage) Guo participate in Youth Symphony I, Youth Symphony II or Concert Orchestra.

Chong plays the oboe, Hamaguchi percussion, Okamoto bassoon, Guo bass and Bolosan horn.

Students will perform at the Blaisdell Concert Hall during Dec. 7-9.