What joy it was to raise our voices with so many others this past Sunday at the KE KANI O KE KAIĀULU (Sound of The Pleasant Breeze) community choral festival at Kawaiahaʻo Church! If you missed the concert or would like to hear it again, see the video and photos below.
Mahalo nui loa again to the festival organizers. We are honored to have been a part of this marvelous event!
Our Amazing Summer Program is back for the second year in a row, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Whether you’re an experienced choral singer or a car-commute crooner, we invite you to join us for our easy breezy seven-week Summer Program. You will learn two songs in a cappella barbershop arrangements, experience the fun of our weekly rehearsals, and take part in a summer performance for friends and family.
When? Weekly on Wednesday evenings 6-8:30 p.m., June 5 – July 17, concert on July 20
Where? We rehearse in the Mo’ili’ili Hongwanji Social Hall Annex, 902 University Avenue, Honolulu
How much? $35 (includes sheet music, learning tracks, and seven weeks of vocal instruction with the chorus). Please register HERE and remit payment via cash or check at first rehearsal.
For driving and parking directions, see: https://naleolani.org/join-us/
Register now at: NLL ASP 2024 form or simply come check us out on the first night of the program on June 5.
Questions? email naleolanichorus@gmail.com
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear Oahu’s wide range of vocal talent, featuring performances by Na Leo Lani, the Honolulu Chorale, La Sorellanza, the Gay Menʻs Chorus of Honolulu, the Windward Choral Society, Sounds of Aloha, the Kawaiaha‘o Choir and UH Concert Choir!
WHEN: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024
WHERE: Kawaiaha’o Church, 957 Punchbowl St in Honolulu (note: street parking only; carpooling is encouraged)
The concert is FREE & open to the public. Come enjoy a beautiful afternoon of music and harmony!
It’s coming soon! This weekend, April 19-20, Na Leo Lani will be joining the rest of the Pacific Shores region choruses in Reno, Nevada, for the 2024 Sweet Adelines International Region 12 competition. Be a part of the excitement by signing on for the livestream of our performance, or watch the recording afterward when it suits your schedule. To see the convention program, go to the Region 12 website, here.
To access the webcast ($30 + $3 fee; watch live or stream later) go to: https://www.sairegion12.org/dbpage.php?pg=webcastviewing
The webcast is an important fundraiser for Region 12, and it’s a whole lotta fun, as well. Support the singer in your life and watch us shine online!
Saturday April 6, 2 p.m.
Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu
Please join us for a special concert celebrating life in our islands, featuring Na Leo Lani and friends!
We have been working hard all spring and can’t wait to share our contest songs (and more!) as we prepare for our Region 12 contest performance in Reno in mid-April.
Admission free. Donations gladly accepted and will support our contest expenses.
What a busy mind- and lung-expanding weekend we had, thanks to our excellent coaching workshop with Kathy Scheel. Thank you so much to all our Na Leo Lani members for pitching in (and pitching up!) to make this a great event, and a special mahalo nui loa to Suzanne for hosting the weekend sessions in such elegant surroundings!
This week and last, we had the enormous pleasure of two special guest coaches, Kumu Hula Lauren Kanoelani Chang Williams of Hālau Nā Pua Hala, and Sweet Adelines Master Director Kathy Scheel of Oregon Spirit Chorus. Kumu Lauren offered vital guidance on pronunciation and interpretation and inspired us with her beautiful hula. Kathy Scheel filled us with energy and excitement and underscored the importance of exacting attention detail as we prepare for our upcoming contest performance in Reno. Thank you so much for your expertise and insights, Kumu Lauren and Kathy!
See below for a short video clip and photos of these special events.
Director Chris and Kumu Lauren
We were thrilled to welcome seven guests, including new faces and old friends, at this week’s Membership Night. From the ribbon twirling warmups to a spirited round of tags, it was a nonstop evening of singing, laughter, and fun.
In an interlude between working on our contest songs and a hilarious round-robin game of Betty Boop (and Popeye and Wolf!) (see pic below), members shared how they came to Na Leo Lani and what they love about it.
Rosie spoke of how singing with the chorus had been a source of solace and uplift after her mother’s passing and a long stint volunteering at Hospice Hawaii. Summer, April, and others said they loved the sense of community they have found at NLL. JoAnne — hands down our most radiant and glamorous member — described how singing with Na Leo Lani has kept her young. She is now 88, and her daughter tells her she should never quit! And proving that we are never too old to expand our skill set and build our résumés, Ruth, now in her nineties, imparted how being a part of Na Leo Lani for so many years had put her in line for a leadership position at her assisted living facility, where she now heads the hymn-singing group.
Young or old, singing in harmony is our secret to feeling connected and finding joy!
Thanks so much, ladies, for making our January membership night a success. Let’s continue to grow!
Wednesday, January 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
See HERE for location info.
Singers of all experience, styles, and backgrounds welcome!
We had a great time this week performing at the Lanakila Senior Center. Like the expression “Imua a loaʻa ka lei o ka lanakila” (Go forth and win the lei of victory), singing for the public always feels like a win.
Mahalo nui loa to the Lanakila Senior Center for being a great audience and inviting us to lunch afterward.
If you like singing and performing, come check us out — visit our “Join Us” page for information on our weekly rehearsals or contact naleolanichorus[at]gmail.com
Na Leo Lani Chorus 