Born and raised in Hawaii, Mr. Jeff Hamano has been teaching the Strings Orchestra program at Moanalua Elementary since 2009. He graduated from Kalani High School and received his Bachelors Degree in Music from the University of Hawaii Manoa where he studied Cello under professor I-bei Lin. Mr. Hamano also holds a private practice with cello lessons at Craig Young School of Music and Punahou School. He has performed with the Maui Symphony, the Honolulu Symphony, Keali’i Reichel, and other various artists in concerts here in Hawaii, as well as on the mainland. Mr. Hamano currently performs as a per service member of the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra.
Fall 2026 Orchestra classes will begin on August 18, 2026.
Beginning Orchestra I: Fall Session*
Days: Tuesday/Thursday→Grades 4-6 Time: 2:20pm-3:15pm
(August 18 – December 17)
*No previous experience or audition required
Preparatory Orchestra: Fall Session**
Days: Tuesday/Thursday→Grades 4-6
Time: 3:20pm-4:15pm
(August 18 – December 17)
**Previous Experience or Completion of Beginning Orchestra I Required
DEADLINE: Forms are due August 16, and will be processed on a first come first served basis until all spaces are filled. Forms may be scanned and emailed to jhamano@moanaluapto.org. Tuition may be submitted at the first class on August 18. Please do not submit forms or payment to the school office.
New and returning students are required to complete the Fall Orchestra Registration at https://forms.gle/kpo5oC9mE6QJMtTi9.
Cost: $250 tuition payment for the Fall session. This includes instruction, performances, materials, and an instrument to use for the length of the course. (Make checks payable to Jeff Hamano).
Orchestra Forms:
For questions about the program, please email:
- Jeff Hamano, MES Orchestra Director, at jhamano@moanaluapto.org