Background
Hotoke, Shigeru was born on January 21, 1927 in Eleele, Hawaii, United States. Son of Moroichi and Chiyeko Hotoke.
Hotoke, Shigeru was born on January 21, 1927 in Eleele, Hawaii, United States. Son of Moroichi and Chiyeko Hotoke.
Bachelor of Engineering, University Hawaii, 1950. 5th Year diploma, University Hawaii, 1951. Postgraduate, University Southern California.
Teacher Department Education, Honolulu, 1952—1986. Singer Robert Shaw Chorale, 1953—1954. Director Sounds of Young Hawaii, 1963—1986.
Associate director Idyllwild School Music, California, since 1964. Artistic director Hawaii Music Festival. Director Gleemen Plus of Honolulu, 1984—1985.
With United States Army, 1945-1947.
Director Aloha Neighbor Program, Hawaii. Member demonstration team Police Athletic League. Choral director Honolulu Symphony.
Singer, actor Community Theatre, Hawaii Opera. Choir director Church of the Crossroads, Honolulu, 1950—1953, Central Union Church, Honolulu, soloist. Member of Hawaii Education Association (board directors), Hawaii Music Education Association (vice president), Sigma Alpha Iota.
Married Grace Sera Hotoke, April 4, 1951. Children: Richard, Ryan.