The mission of the Royal Hawaiian Band Music Society is to support the Royal Hawaiian Band. Our purpose is to conduct fundraising on behalf of, and to provide support and assistance to the Royal Hawaiian Band, partnering with them in their mission to “Promote and foster music, Preserve the Hawaiian musical culture, Inspire young musicians, and Enrich the lives of the people of Hawai’i.”
Established 1836 by King Kamehameha III
Want to learn more about the Royal Hawaiian Band? Looking for upcoming public performances?
Please visit their website:
Links to Royal Hawaiian Band performance and history videos and articles:
A glimpse of the Band's new home (feature story from Mayor Rick Blangiardi's office)
Generations Magazine feature story on the band and Bandmaster Clarke Bright and assistant administrator/principal horn player, Eric Kop.
Interview with trumpet player Casey Tamanaha "What is it like to be a member of the Royal Hawaiian Band"?
Aloha Authentic Interviews with Karen Keawehawaii, Kuʻuipo Kumukahi and Bandmaster Clarke Bright with former Bandmaster Aaron Mahi
Aloha Authentic Web Exclusive of "Kuʻu Pua I Paoakalani"
"Legacy" by the The Kamehameha Schools Childrenʻs Choir (Hawaiian Airlines inflight boarding video)
Story Behind the "Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Medley" arrangement for the Royal Hawaiian Band
Music of Hawaii By The Royal Hawaiian Band (historical recording of the music of Jack De Mello)
Scenes from the Royal Hawaiian Bandʻs welcome back concert "E Kani Mau"
Photo Credits: Presto Media