McKenzee Espiritu

Mckenzee Espiritu is a graduate of James B. Castle High School and is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. An HYS alumna, she began as a sophomore in the Youth Symphony II French Horn section and advanced to Youth Symphony I as a senior.

Throughout her musical journey, Mckenzee has had the opportunity to represent Hawai‘i on national and international stages, including marching in California’s Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade, performing at the Chicago Midwest Clinic with Nāulu Winds of UH West Oʻahu, and appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

In addition to her studies and rehearsals at UH, Mckenzee is dedicated to music education in her community. She has volunteered as marching band staff for several high schools on Oʻahu and has worked as a music instructor at King Intermediate School.