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KITV ISLAND NEWS
“Students at Niu Valley Middle School started the year off with music from the professionals. The performers are in town for the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival and spoke with the kids in Zachary Morita's class supporting his Niu Valley music Olympic invitational.”
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
“Students were treated to performances and words of wisdom from classically trained string musicians. To kick off the new school year Niu Valley Middle School students were treated to informal performances and words of wisdom from classically trained string musicians as part of Mr. Zachary Morita's Exploratory Music class.”
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“Bringing the arts community together with the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival “Chamber Music Olympics” and the “Niu Valley Music Olympic Invitational.” The idea for the “Chamber Music Olympics” was inspired by Zachary Morita’s $100,000 Dream Big Teacher Challenge Grant win sponsored by Farmers Insurance.”
HAWAII NEWS NOW
“Internationally acclaimed classical musicians will perform through the week on Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Oahu.”
HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO
“Does Honolulu really need more chamber music? Emphatically, yes! According to one young musician who has already staged a string of successful concerts this year. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports bassist Christopher Yick wants local families to close the year on a classical note.”
STARADVERTISER
“A year ago college student Chris Yick had a big idea. The ‘Iolani class of 2016 alumnus wanted to set up a nonprofit organization to bring chamber music experiences and education to Hawaii.”
HAWAII NEWS NOW
“Hawaii-based classical musicians are teaming up with the renown Chef Chai to stage a benefit event to support response efforts to the Puna lava flow. On Monday, August 13, Chef Chai, in partnership with the Salvation Army, will host a Big Island Benefit Dinner & Concert. Proceeds from this event will go directly to Salvation Army's work in the Puna community.”
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“Relief efforts remain active for the displaced families of the lava’s path and many island residents have been looking for ways to help. Among those lending a helping hand is chef Chai Chaowasaree of Chef Chai. He’s teamed up with Salvation Army, in collaboration with Hawaii Chamber Music Festival (HCMF) and Hawaii International Music Festival (HIMF), to host a Big Island Benefit Dinner & Concert.”
HAWAII NEWS NOW
”Christopher Yick had a dream of someday coming home, “Like LeBron going back to the Cavs,” he said, but instead of hoops, it’s strings. The dream has changed a bit since he left Hawaii for college. Now, the focus is more on the team and the town.”
