February 13, 2024 I Philanthropy
KHS America Donates Instruments to Hawaii Fire Victims
A child receives his Hohner harmonica.
Following the August 2023 fires in Lahaina, Hawaii, the Lahainaluna High School music program suffered. The Lahainaluna band program lost nearly 20 instruments in the fires. Despite the school remaining intact, some students had brought their instruments home and had to leave them behind as they fled the fire. As such, KHS America donated 17 new instruments, including Jupiter flutes, clarinets, trumpets, saxophones and more.
“It’s incredibly important to preserve involvement in music for these students,” said Tabor Stamper, president emeritus of KHS America. “For so many, it’s the highlight of their day. We are grateful to be able to support the efforts of educators in changing lives through music and allow music making to continue for these students in Maui.”
KHS America was also able to collaborate with Music Rising to contribute Lanikai ukuleles and H. Jimenez guitars, along with Hercules and Nomad stands, to support the Maui Music Mission’s efforts to provide music lessons to children affected by the fires. Maui Music Mission hosted a Skate Jam event for impacted families in West Maui, where the students received their new instruments. Additionally, Hohner Kids percussion instruments were distributed to pre-kindergarten students affected by the fires for Christmas through Mana Mentors.
