Please check hasmb.com in the secured page for updated flight information.
for questions - please contact Charles Iwanaga - charles.iwanaga@yahoo.com
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Return Airline Information
Happy New Years 2024
Rose Parade Video coverage: KTLA
Check out our Youtube channel for the tour activities.
Youtube - Bandfest
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
December 31 Itinerary Change
From Charles Iwanaga
Itinerary Change - December 31
Our visit to Knott's Berry Farm has been revised to Excursion TBA. Unfortunately, due to some last minute costs being higher than expected.
If families have made plans to visit Knott’s Berry Farm may take their child from the practice site on December 31 for the afternoon on their own (transportation & cost).
Please note that this was a difficult decision - with the consideration that it's either all or none. We have noted that Itinerary is “subject to change”.
We appreciate your patience and understanding on this matter.
Monday, December 18, 2023
From Mr Riggle: December 19 Update
December 19 Update:
We are now less than a week away from departing on tour...! Please keep up with updates on the websites as thing are added or changed.
Itinerary Update: As we mentioned the itinerary is subject to change. Mr. Iwanaga has been trying to massage the tour budget unfortunately ALL cost are higher than expected - especially the cost of ground transportation. We thought best not pass along a cost increase but to subtract something out of the itinerary: Knott's Berry Farm and Genie Plus (performers only) - with much of the itinerary is largely intact. Please inform other family member/friends who may be planning their time around our activities in the mainland.
Weather Considerations: The forecast is mostly cloudy between 44 - 66 degrees. No rain! Performers may bring an optional "throw away" jacket, sweater or blanket to bring for parade day. It will be discarded when we reach the parade site and later collected for donation.
Follow the website hasmb.com: Reminder that the password to the secured page is "roseparade". Please make sure you complete all forms. Print the parade medical form to bring on the parade. Check out the packing list.
Featured in the news: The Na Koa Ali'i was in the news today on KITV: https://www.kitv.com/news/
Please keep up practicing music, continue to walk and get the endurance up. "Imua, Na Koa Ali'i!". Hawai'i finest will be showcased soon.
Aloha,
John Riggle, Managing Director - jrlani@hawaii.rr.com
Thursday, November 30, 2023
December Dates
Mark your calendars
Oahu HASMB Tour Meeting Information
Band Members: Sunday, December 3, 2023 - Mililani High School Cafeteria 4:30PM - 6:00pm.
Na Make Members: Saturday, December 16, 2023, Na Maka Studio A 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Attendance is mandatory for members and parents: Recommended for Accompany and Land Only Travelers.
Other rehearsal dates:
Sunday, December 3,
2023 - Oahu HASMB - Mililani High School Stadium 1PM -
4PM
Sunday, December 10, 2023 - Maui
HASMB 1PM - 4PM
Sunday, December 10, 2023 -
Kauai HASMB 1PM - 4PM
Sunday, December 17, 2023 - Oahu
HASMB 1PM - 4PM Fort DeRussy Army Chapel (drop off/pick up
point) (past Hale Koa Parking Structure) - map below.
Sunday, December 17, 2023 - Hilo
HASMB 1PM - 4PM
Friday, December 22, 2023 - Oahu
HASMB 1PM - 4PM Fort DeRussy Army Chapel (drop off/pick up
point)
If you have any questions -
please contact John Riggle - jrlani@hawaii.rr.com
* Map below
Tour dates:
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 -
Depart for Tour
Wednesday, January 3, 2023 -
Return from Tour
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Oahu HASMB: Parade, Tour Meeting and December Dates
Please mark you calendars:
Waikiki Holiday Parade Information:
From John Riggle:
To: All Oahu Performers
What: Waikiki Holiday Parade
When: Friday, November 24, 2023
Who: Na Maka Dancers, Letter Line, Band, Color Guard
Time: 4:45 pm Dropoff Army Museum Turnaround
2131 Kalia Rd...Ft.DeRussy Beach Park
Uniform
- Band...wear your individual marching band uniform / No hat/New Black Marching Shoes
- Letter Line..New Rose Parade Top / New Footwear / * Black Pants
- Color Guard / New Rose Parade Top / New Footwear / * Black Pants
- Na Maka / Rose Parade Costume or alternate choice of Kumu
- Conches / Rose Parade Costume or alternate choice of Kumu
* Black Pants are only for Plan B. If skirts are ready it will be up to Liz, Brittany, and Christian as to where them or save for tour.
Dancers will arrive by bus approx 5:30 /Army Museum/ De Russy Beach Park All others drop off on own / 4:45pm / Parents proceed to Waikiki Bandstand Parking Lot for pickup at end of parade. Other out of state band busses will be in same area. Suggest that parents park, then walk back towards end of Kalakaua and enjoy the parade as well as see HASMB first street perfomance before leaving for the Rose Parade
Band members (except Tubas and Drums) and Color Guard should have their in equipment assembled and out of the case inside their vehicle for faster drop off and assembly to warm up area. Letter Line go to Jason's Van to pick up equipment.
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First "live" parade performance coming up! Make sure music and marching is at the very top of your game. Be Prepared! Be Professional. No absentees allowed.
I MUA NA KOA ALI'I !
Please contact me if you have any questions: jrlani@hawaii.rr.com
Oahu HASMB Tour Meeting Information
Band Members: Sunday, December 3, 2023 - Mililani High School Cafeteria 4:30PM - 6:00pm.
Na Make Members: Saturday, December 16, 2023, Na Maka Studio A 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Attendance is mandatory for members and parents:. Reccommended for Accompamy and Land Only Travelers.
Other dates:
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - Mililani High School Stadium 1PM - 4PM
Sunday, December 17, 2023 - Location TBA 1PM - 4PM
FRIDAY, December 22, 2023 - Location TBA 1PM - 4PM
Friday, November 10, 2023
Tour Meetings - Neighbor Islands
Yes - everyone has questions about the tour...?
The following tour meetings now has been scheduled. All HASMB members and parents are required to attend. Accompany and Land Travelers are recommended to attend. Majority of meeting will be held after rehearsals:
Sunday, November 12, 2023 - MAUI 3:00PM-4:00PM Location: Classroom on track level. Kamehameha Schools Pukalani Campus Stadium
Sunday, November 19, 2023 - HILO 4:00PM - 5:00PM Location: High School band room. Kamehameha Schools Keaau Campus.
Sunday, November 26, 2023 - KAUAI 4:00PM - 5:00PM Location: Veteran's Memorial Convention Hall.
Tour Information will be posted on the website shortly.
Note Oahu tour meeting will be scheduled in December.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Rose Parade President Visits Hawaii
Na Koa Ali'i HASMB Members and families are invited to meet the Rose Parade President Alex Aghajanian and his wife Paula at the following events:
Friday, November 3, 2023 KAUAI - CANCELLED
Saturday, Novemeber 4, 2023 HILO - 1:00PM @ VENUE CHANGE - Waiakea Recreation Center, 1634 Kamehameha Avenue, Hawaii County Band Room Meet & Greet
Saturday, November 4, 2023 OAHU - 7:00PM @ Kamehameha Band Booster Club Tournament of Bands event - Performance and Presentation.
Sunday, November 5, 2023 MAUI - 2:00PM @ Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus High School Cafeteria Meet & Greet
Oahu HASMB membership: Reminder Change in rehearsal location and times: Sunday, November 5th from 1:00 - 5:00pm and the new rehearsal location is St. Louis High School. All percussionist can attend the UH Drum Clinic and then report to HASMB rehearsal afterwards.
UPDATE: Parking structure only available after 4:30PM due to other events happening at St. Louis. Please drop off/pick up or find parking outside of St Louis.
Monday, September 25, 2023
FROM MR. RIGGLE RE: OCT 1 REHERSAL MILILAN HS
1. New location...Mililani HS Stadium
2. NEW TIME 1-5pm !
3. Bring New Music
Kawaipunahele
Kaimana Hila
4. DRUMS Bring New Cadence
Parts to Kawaipunahele
5. Directions: Go to Kipapa Dr
entrance, close to back of field.
Plan your drive time !
6. Review ALL Parade Music!
7. Be Professional and On Time
Need to stage and perform all music for
President of Rose Parade Official Visit at
KS Tournament of Bands Nov. 4 !!
If your band is not performing at the tournament come in your school uniform and bring
all necessary equipment in lieu of admission ticket. There will be special reserved for you.
Family members need to purchase a ticket at the gate.
FIRST PERFORMANCE...MAKE HISTORY !
JR.
P.S. Letter Line and Color Guard uniform will be decided at Oct.1 practice.
Roommate selection.be prepared for signup.
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