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Hawaii Performing Arts Festivals' future depends on the generosity and good will of people who not only love classical music but also love the positive contribution it makes to our society. Help us keep this extraordinary cultural event in Hawaii.

HPAF is supported by County of Hawai'i Research and Development, the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Sanders Piano, Big Island Honda, Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine, Brian R. Cook Development, Capt. Zodiac Raft Trips, Carol and Clive Davis, Gemfire Designers, Stephen J. Herbert P.E., Huggo's, Kamuela Liquor Store, North Hawaii News, Rhoady Lee and Alan Gartenhaus, Dr. John Stover, Waimea Garden Cottage B&B, West Hawaii Today, Witcher Engineering LLP and Red Sail Sports. 

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Our 2008 season is presented through the generosity of the following patrons:

 Orchid Level - $1000 and Above

    Marilyn and Carl Bernhardt

    Jan Gilman of the Lenore and Howard Klein Foundation

 Plumeria Level - $500 and Above

    Andrew Czajkowski

    James Monk

    Sallie and Michael Wald

    The late Ruth S. Ballard

 Hibiscus Level - $250 and above

    Thomas Kapp and Cynthia Roher

    Laurie and Jack Goldstein

    Terry and Michael Cromwell

    Barbara and Robert Sterne

 Bougainvillea Level -- $100 and above

    Melissa and Jan Levitan

The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; donations are tax exempt. If you would like to make a donation, please mail checks to Irma Singer, Treasurer, HPAF, 4011B Primavera Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110.

Advisory Board

• Henry Akina--Artistic Director, Hawaii Opera Theatre
• Dave Pettus--Founder, Hamakua Music Festival
• Marilyn Gilbert--Founder, Opera Santa Barbara
• Earl Fisher--President (Emeritus), Board of Directors, Idyllwild Arts
• Carolyne Kennedy--The Kennedy Group Public Relations
• Jeannine Altmeyer--Opera Star
• Gary Hickling--Founder, Lotte Lehmann Foundation
  

Charter Members

These generous contributors share our vision of bringing a world-class music festival to Hawaii by becoming charter members:

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Finegan
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Craven
Cynnie and Ray Salley
Mrs. Martha Greenwell
Shoshana and Regan Matsumura
Michael and Sally Wald
Yehuda and Kim Gilad
Sara and Chuck Geber
William Cliff and Gabriella Cooper
Dr. Kent and Mrs. Judy Nakamaru
MacArthur & Company
Marilyn and Carl Bernhardt
Linda and Vern Purdy
Robert and Barbara Sterne
Paul Sposato

DONATING LODGING:  Providing housing for students on scholarship helps make it possible for deserving, talented young musicians to attend the festival.  Opening your home in this way often results in lifelong friendships.

MISSION STATEMENT

• To promote the appreciation and advancement of classical music
• To offer a high caliber classical music training and performance program in the inspirational setting of Hawaii, and
• To improve the education and elevate the spirit of all who participate, especially the local community

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS IN HAWAII TO HELP WITH THE SUMMER FESTIVAL.
Please contact us.