The Honolulu Symphony Foundation gives over half a million dollars to the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra every year. It was founded in 1998 as a permanent endowment to support symphonic music in Hawaiʻi.

Honolulu symphony foundation board

Bill Atwater
Lynne Johnson, President
Paul Kosasa
Jason Kravitt
Kristi Maynard, Treasurer
Lisa Nakamichi, Secretary
Duane White
Mark Wong, Vice President
Terrina Wong

The ʻōhiʻa lehua is the first tree to grow out of a devastating lava flow. To the Foundation, it serves as an appropriate metaphor of life after death for those who have the Honolulu Symphony Foundation in their estate plans. You may also become a member of the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Society by making a generous gift to the Honolulu Symphony Foundation of $1,000 or more.

Linn Sol Alber
Bill and Gail Atwater
Jason & Beverly Kravitt
Mary C. Cassarno
Vicky and Ben Cayetano
Janet Cooke
Estate of Elliot Deutsch
Margaret L. Harnish Trust
Ignace Jang and Christine Suehisa-Jang

Scott Janusch
Blake Johnson
Lynne Johnson
Paul Kosasa
Gloria Ursal Mason Trust
Leon Munson Trust
Estate of Natalie Mahoney
Kristi L. Maynard
Arthur Miho

Lisa Nakamichi
Marcia Roberts-Deutsh
Manning and Sarah Richards
Kenneth S. Robbins
Julia Schoen Trust
Ginny Tiu
Mark Wong and Guy Merola
Terrina and Michael Wong
Mari Yoshihara

If you have included the Honolulu Symphony Foundation in your estate plans, we would love to acknowledge you!
Contact Lynne Johnson to notify us of your gift.

  • Mark Wong

    Mark began playing the piano and organ professionally at age 13. He has served as an accompanist for numerous orchestras, choirs, soloists, and chamber ensembles. When not making music, Mark is the Chief Information Officer and Director of  the Department  Information Technology at the City and County of Honolulu.

    “The HSO elevates performing arts throughout Hawaii. Please join me in becoming a member of the Ohia Lehua Society to ensure our orchestra’s future.”

  • Lisa Nakamichi

    A graduate of Juilliard School, Lisa is a concert pianist and founder of the Aloha International Piano Festival. She first performed with the HSO (formerly Honolulu Symphony Orchestra) at age 15 and has done so numerous times since, notably as soloist in their inaugural concert as the newly formed Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

    “From a young age, the Symphony brought me joy. Join me as a member of the Ohia Lehua Society, and keep symphonic music alive forever."

Designating the Honolulu Symphony Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, brokerage or bank account, or life insurance policy is a simple way to leave your legacy!

Please contact Lynne Johnson if you would like to learn more.