The Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra will waive tuition and/or instrumental rental fees for students affected by the Aug. 8 fires.

Rehearsals for the 2023-24 season are beginning for all ensembles, including:

• The Concert String Orchestra, which is open to students who have studied their instruments either privately or in classes for at least three years and can read notes fluently. The orchestra will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, with registration starting at 8:15 a.m.

• The String Ensemble, which is available to students who have played their instruments for one to two years or more, privately or in a classroom setting, and have a good basic foundation to note reading, though they can be in the learning process. Rehearsal will be from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Sept. 30, with registration starting at noon.

• The Beginning String Orchestra, which is open to students ages 7-15 who are interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello and bass. No previous experience is necessary. The first meeting will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 7.

All classes will be held at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center’s second floor between Fun Factory and Central Maui Tax.

For more information or to register, visit www.mauiyouthphilharmonic.org or call (808) 283-6723.

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