Background

The Hawaiian Islands were once inhabited by over a hundred endemic birds. Today, few residents of the Hawaiian Islands have even seen a native forest bird. Hawai‘i’s native birds continue to face a number of threats through diseases, loss of habitat, and competition with non-native species. Because our surviving endemic forest bird species represent a considerable value to both the integrity of Hawai‘i’s natural ecosystems as well as cultural and intrinsic value, it is important to educate people on how to protect them. 

Learn about Hawaiian Birds!

Prior to attending the concert with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra on May 9, 2018, we will be asking schools that are involved in the project to participate in an interdisciplinary lesson plan that will teach students about Hawaiian birds through science, music, art, social studies, and other means. ​

Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra Educational Concert

What: Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra Educational Concert
Date: October 31 and November 1, 2018
Time: 9:30am-10:15am and 10:45am-11:30am
Location: Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
Program: Six new compositions and videos/animations about Hawaiian birds created by local composers and artists.

All bird photography on this site courtesy of Randy Bartlett unless otherwise noted