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Our Music & Mistletoe is Underway!

Oct27

And we’re off to the start of our 2026 Music & Mistletoe holiday singing program! We welcomed 7 guests with open arms and warm hearts to our rehearsals so far, some of whom have never sung in a group setting before. All of them are so talented, and we cannot wait to welcome them back! As we starting dusting off our holiday decorations and prepare to sing our holiday songs, we are once again reminded of what this timeof year is all about: music, love, friendship, and connection.

It’s not too late to join us for our free Music & Mistletoe singing program! See more details below.

Our members having fun with our Music & Mistletoe guests!
Three of our Music & Mistletoe guests posing with one of our members at our rehearsal at Harris United Church.

Looking to join an amazing a capella singing chorus for the holidays, but don’t know how to start? Starting from Oct 14, we begin the Music & Mistletoe Program! This is a FREE program for women who want to sing with us for the holiday season. From Oct 14 – Dec 20, the “M&M” singers will get to learn 2 holiday songs and 3 sing-alongs in the a capella barbershop style! You can then be able to join us for our holiday show (Dec. 12) and 2 other community performances (Dec 19 & 20). Our rehearsals go from 6-9 p.m, but the “M&M” singers will only need to attend from 6-7:30 p.m. Interested? Come check us out! Even if you can’t make it this Wednesday, you can still join us next Wednesday!

Sing With Us For The Holidays!

Oct14

Looking to join an amazing a capella singing chorus for the holidays, but don’t know how to start? Starting from Oct 14, we begin the Music & Mistletoe Program! This is a FREE program for women who want to sing with us for the holiday season. From Oct 14 – Dec 20, the “M&M” singers will have 8 weeks of where you will get to learn 2 holiday songs and 3 sing-alongs in the a capella barbershop style! You can then be able to join us for our holiday show (Dec. 12) and 2 other community performances (Dec 19 & 20). Our rehearsals go from 6-9 p.m., but the “M&M” singers will only need to attend from 6-7:30 p.m. Interested? Come check us out! Even if you can’t make it this Wednesday, you can still join us next Wednesday!

Coaching with Mark Conching

Sep2

What an amazing coaching rehearsal we had last week with renowned barbershop singer, coach and former Sounds of Aloha director, Mark Conching! He worked us hard on our 2 contest songs, Best Of Times and If I Give My Heart To You, and really helped us sound and feel 50 times better than we’ve ever sung these songs before!

With his spot-on teachings, we are sure to improve our Musicality and Sound Quality going forward!

Coaching with Julie Starr

Aug8

We had a fantastic coaching session in early July with Julie Starr, Region 12 Education Coordinator, Director of Bay Area Showcase Chorus, and a Master Director with many years of experience training choruses to turn up and tune up!

After putting us through our paces with bubbling galore and refining songs in our repertoire, Julie led us in a discussion of elements to work on as a chorus and as individual singers.

Julie is a longtime friend of Na Leo Lani. It was a wonderful to see her again and gain from her insights!

Chris and Julie
Fourth of July theme week and a great coaching session with Julie Starr

Off to contest!

May14

We had a fabulous experience last weekend performing for friends and family as a final preparation for our Region 12 Contest this weekend in Sparks, Nevada. As you can see from the photos below, a good time was had by all as we sang for our nearest and dearest. Everyone was wonderfully enthusiastic and supportive, which made us in turn sing our best. Thank you!

Special thanks to Mark Conching for his warm and insightful coaching, Adam LeFebvre for serving as our Friends and Family event emcee, Suzanne Chun-Oakland from the Lanakila Senior Center, where the event was held, and also to the marvelous Emma at the Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji, where we rehearse every week.

Our Na Leo Lani singers are currently en route to Nevada for this weekend’s big event. Safe travels, ladies! Break a lip and put on a great show!

Sporting our favorite blue chiffon, we sang like angels!
Mahalo nui loa, Chris and Mark!

Wonderful as always to sing and connect

Join us for our Friends and Family event!

Apr20

Come on down to the Lanakila Senior Center on Saturday, May 9, as we strut our stuff and showcase our performance package ahead of our departure for the 2026 Sweet Adelines Region 12 Contest in Nevada!

This free event is a fun opportunity to hear barbershop harmonies live and in concert!

What: Na Leo Lani Friends and Family Event

When: Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m.

Where: Lanakila Senior Center, 1640 Lanakila Avenue, Honolulu

Parking: free — park in the lot. Street parking also available

We women of Na Leo Lani love an audience, and we can’t wait to sing for you!

Celebrating 50 Years of Song

Mar27

Na Leo Lani marked our fiftieth anniversary in August 2025, and what a joyful day we had!

Now comes a beautifully executed video of the event, filmed by Bruce Wee, audio engineered by Adam Jansen, and edited by Logan Wee! Watch and enjoy it on YouTube.

Heartfelt thanks to Bruce, Adam, and Logan for the video and to everyone who helped us celebrate our Golden Anniversary in style.

From our founding in 1975 . . .
. . . to our golden anniversary in 2025!
Looking forward to the next fifty years!

It’s on! Come on and try your luck at our BINGO fundraiser!

Feb26

If you like games of chance and the spirit of community, come spend this Saturday afternoon, March 28 with Na Leo Lani as we have fun and raise funds for our upcoming Sweet Adelines Region 12 competition in Reno!

Choose from an array of prizes when you compete and win.

$25 for five cards. Pay at the door or purchase in advance — scan the QR code below for the form, or click this link.

What: BINGO!

When: March 28, 2026, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Where: University Avenue Baptist Church, 2305 University Ave, Honolulu

Have some laughs and experience the joys of harmony, both on your bingo board and in four-part a cappella style!

A big thank you to University Avenue Baptist Church for hosting!

To purchase bingo cards, scan QR code below or go to: https://form.jotform.com/260535842381155

Scan this QR code to purchase cards for our BINGO event in advance, or pay at the door. We can’t wait to see you!

Join us for Ke Kani O Ke Kaiāulu Community Choral Festival

Feb14

Oahu is home to many wonderful local choruses, especially (!) Na Leo Lani. Each has their own style and unique qualities.

Hear and enjoy them all in this free choral performance on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. at Kawaiaha’o Church. See below for details — and come join us!