We had a wonderfully intense coaching weekend with Angela Suraci, Sweet Adelines International Master Director and longtime Director of the award-winning Mission Valley Chorus. In addition to an evening session on Friday night and a full day of coaching on Saturday, Angela guided our leads and basses through sectional instruction and had energy leftover on Sunday to coach the Pure Nerves quartet. Throughout it all, she maintained her signature good humor, keen ear, and amazingly perceptive insights. Angela put us all through our paces, and for that, we say thank you so much!
We were so focused all weekend, we hardly remembered to take photos!
Exhausted but energized by an amazing coaching session. That’s Angela in the center of the very back row.
Enjoy this short clip on Instagram of Na Leo Lani singing one of our favorites — “That’s What Friends Are For” — what better way to express how we feel about our chorus connections?
After much hard work and immense amounts of help from family and friends, we put on our first holiday concert in three years! Thank you to all who came and enjoyed the show!
Very special thanks to
Reverend Won-Seok Yuh and Harris United Methodist Church for so generously allowing us use of their beautiful facility.
Jeff LeFebvre and his teamfor their much appreciated technical expertise and audio equipment support
Our very generous monetary donors for contributing to this hobby we love so much. Your contributions go toward rehearsal space rental, director fees, new music, music education, and preparations for our 2024 regional contest.
Our friends and family, who help set up, staff tables, bake delicious things, and pitch in to accomplish the essential tasks that enable us to put on a show!
Whether you support us with your time, your spirit, or your funds, know that our gratitude knows no bounds.
Na Leo Lani in concert!
Ovah da Pali ensemble Two generations of barbershoppers!Chris and RuthLoco Moco quartet
Guest quartet Vocal Mixology!
Pure Nerves quartet didn’t have a photo op at our 12/18 concert. Here is a pic from another of their recent performances instead.
Na Leo Lani had a great time rolling out our holiday show for the public at Kahala Mall on December 8. We were joined on three songs by our Sing With Us for the Holidays guest. Afterwards, a large contingent headed over to The Counter for burgers and fries for our chorus fundraiser. Thank you, ladies, for all you do for Na Leo Lani, and thank you to our supportive audience at the mall.
See below for pics & a clip from our performance
Mele Kalikimaka from the land where palm trees sway!
If shopping and dining out are music to your ears, you can experience both in four-part harmony today, Thursday, December 8, when Na Leo Lani performs at Kahala Mall!
Join us at Kahala Mall center court at 6 pm for our performance, then head over to The Counter afterwards for burgers & delicious sweet potato fries!
Na Leo Lani’s fundraiser at The Counter is happening all day on December 8, so you can also eat lunch there, order by phone, or put in an in-person take out order. (Online orders are not valid for the fundraiser.)
Simply mention Na Leo Lani to your server or when you place your order, and The Counter will donate 20% of the proceeds of your bill to the chorus.
Thank you for your support!
Burgers to please every palate — including vegetarians
Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Boulevard
Mark the holidays with an afternoon of song with Na Leo Lani! From favorite carols to lighthearted tunes, our barbershop harmonies will have you feeling the Christmas vibes at this most joyful time of year.
Following the concert, join us for refreshments and do some last-minute shopping at our holiday bazaar, featuring handcrafted gifts and vintage items. (Note: bazaar sales will be cash-only).
Where? Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Boulevard, Honolulu. Free parking in the church lot. Limited street parking also available along Nuuanu Avenue.
When? 3:30 p.m., Sunday, December 18. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 3:10.
Per Harris Methodist Church’s public health protocol, please plan to wear a mask when you are sitting in the audience. Thank you for your understanding!
Tickets: $10 per person. Purchase from your favorite chorus member, pay at the door, or click HERE to purchase online in advance via EventBrite .
Questions? Contact naleolanichorus[at]gmail.com
We can’t wait to see you!
Like ornaments upon a Christmas tree, our medley of holiday tunes will bring memories and sweet surprises.
See below for more clips of our high-spirited members hamming it up for Halloween 2022.
The Leads relish turkey (and ham!) with “How We Ate Today”
Pure Nerves invite you to “Take My Hand” — or a bloody glove?The Vamps (aka tenors) take a stand for dental hygiene with “Please Don’t Give Our Kiddies No More Sweets!”
At our October 26 rehearsal, we celebrated Halloween a few days early with a Krazy Kwartet night filled with musical hijinks and silly costumes. See highlights from the comic lineup below.
Three-quarters of Friends quartet perform “Something in the Way She Moos”
Loco Moco hams it up with “Mr. Pumpkin”
Four basses sing “All I Have to Do (Is Be a Queen)!”Scarecrow Yoko and Dino Nora!What’s Halloween without a costume?
We had a lot to cheer about at the first rehearsal of our 2022 Holiday Program on October 19 as we welcomed old and new friends Yoko, Lissi, Pamela, Laura, Liana, and Allison.
Please click here: Holiday Program 2022 if you’d like to join our Holiday Program or learn more about it!
Three cheers for basses and leads!What joy to welcome back Yoko, Pamela, Laura , Liana, and to meet fabulous bass Allison!
At our September 29 rehearsal, Na Leo Lani was joined by three wonderful guests and celebrated autumn with an antic Oktoberfest-themed Guest Night — complete with team interpretations of Beer Barrel Polka, Hawai’i-style takes on Bavarian costume, and natürlich! a rousing Chicken Dance to top off the evening.
See the fun in the photos below.
Putting the “fest” in Oktoberfest.
Happy Birthday to our three September birthday gals!
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