UH Hilo Performing Arts Department

UH Hilo Performing Arts Department The Performing Arts Department at UH Hilo offers a degree program in which students can specialize in Dance, Drama, or Music, and gain hands-on experience.

The UH Hilo Performing Arts Major has a three-fold mission:
- To serve the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo with general education and service courses;
- To provide an academic major in the
Performing Arts, with courses in dance,
drama, and music; and
- To contribute to the cultural life of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo and Hawai‘i Island through artistic performances and offerings in music, drama, and dance, through public lectures, and through related professional activities.
----
The Performing Arts Degree is delivered by a professional, experienced faculty of teacher/performers and technical staff providing a warm, nurturing environment in which faculty and staff work as a team to develop each student’s full potential. Students earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts, having completed a core of courses in the three arts areas (dance, drama, and music) and selecting upper division courses that align with each student’s area of expertise or needed training.

09/11/2026
The Instructor for MUS 402: Jazz Orchestra, Trever Veilleux, has just returned from performing in Europe! Enroll SOON to...
07/29/2026

The Instructor for MUS 402: Jazz Orchestra, Trever Veilleux, has just returned from performing in Europe! Enroll SOON to get a spot in his exciting class this fall.

A short video about the class: Jazz Orchestra (MUS 402), offered ev...

MUS 400: Topics in Music - for Fall 2026 - focuses on the evolution and innovation of Hawaiian music from 1800 to the 19...
07/29/2026

MUS 400: Topics in Music - for Fall 2026 - focuses on the evolution and innovation of Hawaiian music from 1800 to the 1960s. CRN 81836 Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30-4:45pm. No textbook required! Satisfies DH requirement.

AUDITIONS for How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (The Musical)Friday, August 28 -- 6:30pmSaturday, August 29 -- 3:00pmat th...
07/18/2026

AUDITIONS for
How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (The Musical)
Friday, August 28 -- 6:30pm
Saturday, August 29 -- 3:00pm
at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center, mainstage

ROLES AVAILABLE:
The Grinch, Old Max, Young Max,
Grandpa Who, Grandma Who, Auntie Who,
Papa Who, Mama Who, Cindy-Lou Who,
Boo Who, Annie Who, Danny Who, Betty-Lou Who
+ Citizens of Whoville

AUDITIONS INCLUDE:
• dancing
• singing a selection from the play (see QR code on flyer for options)
• cold readings from the script
• actors are encouraged (but not required) to share a memorized monologue or joke, up to 30 seconds long

Performances will be November 20, 21, 22, 28, 29
Need more information? Contact the director at [email protected]

Look at this! Want to be versatile and well suited to enter a variety of fields in a changing workforce? You’re in the r...
06/28/2026

Look at this! Want to be versatile and well suited to enter a variety of fields in a changing workforce? You’re in the right place with Performing Arts!

Hiring of college grads is down across the board. But certain majors are able to access opportunities in a wider array of industries, new data shows. Learn more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtney-connley-hampton/2026/06/25/the-college-majors-most-likely-to-get-you-hired/?utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB

06/17/2026
Here are MORE music classes being offered at UH Hilo for Fall 2026! Enroll now, for...MUS108 (Music Fundamentals/Songwri...
06/10/2026

Here are MORE music classes being offered at UH Hilo for Fall 2026! Enroll now, for...

MUS108 (Music Fundamentals/Songwriting) will be taught face-to-face by Rachel Edwards MWF 1:00-1:50pm

MUS 400 (Topics in Music: Hawaiian Music 1800s-1960s) will be taught face-to-face by Dr. Ocean Akaka T/Th 3:30-4:45pm

MUS 410Z (Ensembles: Concert Band) will be taught face-to-face by Dr. Ocean Akaka Mondays 6:00-8:30pm

A short video highlighting the UH Hilo course, MUS 108: Music Funda...

Fall 2026 enrollment at UH Hilo: MUS 114 University Chorus class still has room for YOU!
06/08/2026

Fall 2026 enrollment at UH Hilo: MUS 114 University Chorus class still has room for YOU!

A short video sharing information about MUS 114: University Chorus,...

Fall enrollment at UH Hilo: Beginning Piano class has 4 spots left -- enroll now!
06/08/2026

Fall enrollment at UH Hilo: Beginning Piano class has 4 spots left -- enroll now!

A short video introducing UH Hilo's beginning piano class,MUS 121C...

Enroll in MUS 402: Jazz Orchestra at UH Hilo, and live your rockstar dreams this Fall!
06/08/2026

Enroll in MUS 402: Jazz Orchestra at UH Hilo, and live your rockstar dreams this Fall!

A short video about the class: Jazz Orchestra (MUS 402), offered ev...

Address

Hilo, HI
96720

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when UH Hilo Performing Arts Department posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The University

Send a message to UH Hilo Performing Arts Department:

Shortcuts

Share

Category