The University of Hawaii Bands Website

George Matsumoto - Operations Manager

George Matsumoto is a 1985 graduate of McKinley High School.  While a student, Mr. Matsumoto had been involved in various positions with the University of Hawaii Bands, including equipment manager, office staff, library help, and field staff for the Hula Bowl Band. He received his Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Hawaii in 1990. Mr. Matsumoto has also been an on-air personality and morning show producer with various radio stations including KIKI-AM and I-94.

Steve Dulce - Voice of the UH Marching Band

From the flashing lights of Tokyo's Ginza to the glitter of Las Vegas, entertainment has enabled Steve Dulce to travel and appear on stages worldwide. First appearing as a singer in nightclubs in Hawaii in the early sixties, his career spans over three decades in the field of entertainment as a performer, a producer, and a director. He has served as the Entertainment Director for the Hawaii State Farm since 1972 and as the "Voice of the UH Marching Band" since 1970!

Ryan Howe - Graduate Assistant

Ryan Howe, the Graduate Assistant for the University of Hawaii Band, is now in the process of completing a Masters degree in Bassoon Performance.

He received his Bachelors degree in Secondary Music Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2006. Shortly after, he began teaching at Maui High School. While attending UH Manoa, he served as principal bassoonist with the UH Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. He currently plays with the Royal Hawaiian Band and the Honolulu Symphony.

Ryan Howe marched with the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets in 2002. His experience at drum corps aided him in his role as section leader for the University of Hawaii drumline. He has held marching/drumline clinics for Maui High School, Castle High School, Moanalua High School, and Pearl City High School. Ryan often tells his students, "Whatever level we reach today is no longer adequate for tomorrow. We must keep striving to get better every day until we reach our highest potential."

Galutau Aga - Percussion Advisor

A 1997 Waipahu High School Graduate, Galu has been part of the UH Marching Band for almost a decade. This is his second year as Percussion Advisor. Galu is also active in helping at different high schools. This year he is the Percussion Instructor at Punahou Academy. Galu also plays percussion and drumset in theater productions. More recent productions include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Children of Eden.

Marcelo Pacleb - Rainbow Dancer Director

We are pleased to have Marcelo Pacleb return as the Director of our famous Rainbow Dancers. He was the Director from 1988-1990. Mr. Pacleb is a very accomplished dancer and instructor. He has won numerous awards including Best Director in the Summer Snapp competition, two Best Choreography titles in the local competition Dance Expo and two Pookela Awards for choreography in a musical, Hawaii's equivalent to the Tony Award. As one of Hawaii's most versatile choreographers, he has choreographed over 30 Musicals and produced shows such as The Stardancer, The Star of Honolulu, The Don Ho Show, and Tihati's Creation. He is the founder and Director of 24-VII Danceforce Company.