Media Advisory: UH to host 43rd annual Rainbow Invitational marching band festival

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Video from 2023 UH Rainbow Invitational (credit UH Bands): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CeSv3rtWYI

WHAT: The University of Hawaiʻi band program and Meadow Gold Dairies will host nearly 20 Oʻahu high schools at the 43nd annual Rainbow Invitational marching band festival. The event is fun, noncompetitive, and a chance for high school bands to perform their shows, celebrate the accomplishments of other bands and receive feedback from nationally renowned judges. The invitational concludes with a special performance by the UH Rainbow Warrior Marching Band.

WHEN: Monday, November 11, starting at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex at UH Mānoa

Tickets are $15 (general admission) and $10 (students and seniors). Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets online or at the door.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Since 1979, the UH Rainbow Warrior Marching Band has been proud to offer this unique opportunity for high school marching bands to gather in a non-competitive setting to display their skills and accomplishments.
• Event judges: Patrick Duncan (drill writer)-visual and general effect judge, Archie Birkner (University of Florida Assistant Director of Bands)-music judge, Tom Rarick (Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Innovative Percussion & Tama Artist)-percussion judge, and Robert King (retired UH Color Guard director)-color guard judge
• Full list of participating schools: ʻAiea High School, Campbell High School, Castle High School, ʻIolani School, Kahuku High School, Kailua High School, Kaimuki High School, Kaiser High School, Kalani High School, Kamehameha Schools, Kapolei High School, McKinley High School, Mililani High School, Moanalua High School, Punahou School, Radford High School and Waipahu High School

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