Young musicians from a Kailua music program are getting a headline slot at Blue Note Hawaii, a rare showcase for local kids.

• A curated group of youth bands from Kailua Music School will headline Blue Note Hawaii on September 10.
• The school runs private lessons for 350 students and has grown a band program with 25 kid and teen groups playing mostly rock and pop.
• The show will mix bands with special guest appearances and a horn section.
• One of the performers is 9 years old, and the program's music video has already played on a big screen in New York's Times Square.

Outlook: The September 10 show is the program's first at Blue Note, with more dates lined up, including work with Henry Kapono.