As a performer and conductor in Hawaiʻi, Mr. Serrano has collaborated with a variety of ensembles, institutions, and organizations across Oʻahu, including the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Hawai‘i Pacific University, Central Union Church, Early Music Hawaiʻi, and, from 2020 to 2024, served as Music Director at Church of the Crossroads. His work in these settings reflects a wide-ranging repertoire that spans early, contemporary, and multicultural traditions.

Mr. Serrano has been recognized for his leadership in both classroom and community settings. At Ala Wai Elementary, he has helped establish a comprehensive music curriculum for grades Pre-K through 5, actively contributes to school-wide initiatives supporting Hawaiian cultural education, and launched afterschool programs including the Menehune Singers, an auditioned elementary choir. In recognition of his contributions, Mr. Serrano was named “Teacher of the Year” in 2024 by the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset, reflecting his commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy, creative exploration, and elemental music-making. Additionally, he has served as an adjudicator for the 2026 Western ACDA Conference, demonstrating a continued commitment to building inclusive, community-centered choral experiences and advancing music education across Hawai‘i and the broader ACDA region.

An active educator and sought-after presenter, Alec delivered lectures at the 2023 and 2019 International Kodály Symposia in Los Angeles and Malaysia, the 2020 Western Division ACDA conference in Salt Lake City, the 2018 and 2016 Asia Kodály Symposia in Taiwan, the 2017 National ACDA conference in Minneapolis, and various others.  His written work on incorporating popular music in the choral curriculum was recently published by GIA in the textbook Becoming Musical.

An award-winning composer and arranger, Alec’s choral music is published by Alliance Music Publications, earthsongs, Hinshaw Music, Santa Barbara Music Publishing, and World Projects.  

The WHS choirs have consistently received high marks for ensemble performance and music literacy at various festivals, such as the Maui Choral festival in 2020, where Aaron served as the director for the festival choir. Prior to his tenure at Waipahu, Aaron served at Kapolei High School from 2012 to 2016, where his roles included Choir and Band Director, Assistant Marching Band Director, and Fine Arts Department Head. During his time at KHS, Aaron coordinated multiple events including the Kapolei Marching Band Festival and the Kapolei Choral Festival.Beyond his educational contributions, Aaron has performed locally and internationally with the Voices of Aloha, participating in tours to the Philippines (2014), Montreal to New York (2016), and Spain (2018). Outside of music, Aaron is also an active volleyball coach, working with young athletes ages 8 to 18 in various capacities.

Previously, Sarah was the music director at St John Vianney School in Kailua, directing all levels of band, orchestra, and choir, and teaching general music for grades PK-8. Sarah received a BM in Music Education from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, with minors in Psychology of Education and General Communications. Her conducting mentors include Dr. Karen Kennedy and Dr. Corin Overland.

He is a music educator at Punahou School, teaching choir, guitar, and creative music classes, serving as the K-12 Chair (Academy) for the Music Department. He holds a B.M.E. and M.M. in Conducting from Ithaca College with additional studies at the Marta Sanchez Dalcroze Training Center, Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, and CircleSongs with Bobby McFerrin, in addition to degrees in Creative Writing and Social and Decision Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University.

Her many accomplishments and contributions to the performing arts community include:

Chairman of the Music Department of St. Andrew’s Priory School for 25 years. She developed and supervised a K–12 music curriculum that included choral, band, orchestra, and general music. In 1985, as an administrator, Wanda created the Queen Emma Center as the community service non-profit arm for the school. This included the development of the music and dance schools, early morning family breakfast program, after school care, and co-ed summer school. She led the school’s purchase of the Queen Emma Preschool and Camp Timberline.

Church musician in Hawaiʻi for 30 years. Wanda served as choir director at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in ʻAiea, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Honolulu, and St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Kailua.

Founder and Artistic Director of the Hawaiʻi Children’s Chorus. In 1979 she produced two commercially successful recording albums with Hawaiian artists Leon & Malia. From 1980–1985, she served as the Artistic Director of the Honolulu Chorale and produced a Christmas recording album in collaboration with Honolulu soprano Mary Ann Bailey.

Founder and Executive Director of the Pacific Rim Children’s Chorus Festival. Produced annually in Honolulu from 2001–2010, this event brought 300+ young singers to Hawaiʻi each year to learn and experience the choral music and cultural traditions of countries around the Pacific Rim.

Owner of Group Travel Services Hawaiʻi, LTD until 2012. The company specialized in serving performing music groups traveling to Hawaiʻi.

Patron of the performing arts in Hawaiʻi. Wanda has served on the Advisory Boards of the Hawaiʻi Youth Opera Chorus and the Oʻahu Choral Society. She was also a member of the Board of Trustees for the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.

Published choral arrangements with Hal Leonard Music Publications. She devotes much of her time and energy to expanding awareness and knowledge of the different choral music traditions throughout the Pacific region.

Personal interests include teaching morning water aerobics classes at the Nuʻuanu YMCA, international travel, and real estate investment.

Ben received his MM in Vocal Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi and his BM in Music Education from Susquehanna University. Originally from Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, he has worked on Kauaʻi for the past four years, promoting choral and music education.

In addition to his work in the classroom, Ben is deeply engaged in both local and international music communities. He has performed abroad in Japan and New Zealand and volunteered at the 2024 World Choir Games in Auckland. At Island School, he also serves as the Enrichment Department Chair, where he continues to advocate for the importance of arts education in schools.

Ben is the Collaborative Pianist for the Kauaʻi Chorale, a 50+ member community ensemble that has performed major works such as Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Vivaldi’s Gloria. He has collaborated with several performing arts groups on the island—including Sing Out Kauaʻi, Kauaʻi Performing Arts Center, and Kauaʻi Community Players—in roles such as soloist, accompanist, and musical director.

He also serves on the board of the Kauaʻi Concert Association, an organization dedicated to bringing world-class musicians and cultural events to the island community.

In his free time, Ben enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and spending time with friends.