Special guests are the best!

May10

We had three special guests join us at our rehearsals in April: former Na Leo Lani director Lars Isaacson, who will be bidding adieu to the islands and moving to the continent later this spring, Barbie Dodson, a sister Sweet Adeline and former Honolulu Blend Show Chorus member who often visits Hawaiʻi, and Mark Conching, whose guest-coaching, as always, made our chords really ring.

Both Lars and Mark are longtime Sounds of Aloha members (Mark is the former director). What a wonderful treat it was to have them, and Barbie, too, who came just in time for our special rehearsal evening in honor of National Barbershop Quartet Day on April 11. Thanks for joining us!

Enjoy the photos of their visits below, plus a video of Lars directing us in one of his favorites, “Where Does the Time Go?” (😭)

Na Leo Lani joined by Lars and Barbie
Lars directing us for old times sake
Where indeed?
Thanks, Mark, for inspiring us as always!
Nicole, Yvonne, Barbie, Lars, Jojo and Kaori ensembling on the fly in honor of National Barbershop Quartet Day
The recently reconstituted Loco Moco looking good and sounding great!

St. Patty’s Day & more!

Mar26

Like four-leaf clovers, barbershop harmony has four parts. In that spirit, Na Leo Lani celebrated St. Patrick’s Day last week with heaps of Irish-inflected harmony and a side helping of greens.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, we welcomed a new member, Kaori, to the baritones! She is a highly appreciated addition to this most complex and tricky of barbershop parts.

Showing off our shamrock spirit ☘️

A warm welcome to our new baritone!

Save the date! Na Leo Lani is celebrating 50 years!!

Mar18

This August, Na Leo Lani is marking a half-century of creating sisterhood through song on the island of O‘ahu. Join us for an afternoon of laughter, lyricism, and lunch as we celebrate our golden anniversary of a cappella harmony in the barbershop style!

WHEN: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Boulevard, Honolulu

WHAT: 50th Anniversary Show and luncheon

Ke Kani O Ke Kaiāulu 2025: Joining our voices in song!

Feb24

Update: see March 2 performance here! Na Leo Lani is the third group.

On Sunday afternoon, March 2, 2025 Na Leo Lani will join in harmony with choruses from across on O‘ahu to showcase choral music on the island. Come join us for this melodious and uplifting event! Admission is free, and your heart will come away full of the beauty of song.

  • What: Ke Kani O Ke Kaiāulu 2025 – Community Choral Festival
  • Where: Kawaiaha‘o Church, 957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu
  • When: 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2025

Ssso much fun

Feb9

Our Year of the Snake-themed Guest Night last week was so much fun, we were still basking in good feelings the next day. From sssnake vocal warmups to a high-spirited Chinese Zodiac game, we sang, hissed, squeaked, and belly-laughed the whole evening.

The Leads took the lead in the Chinese Zodiac game
Animated warmups . . .
. . . in snake-y style

We were joined by five great guests whose vocal prowess and enthusiasm put us all in high spirits.

Our wonderful guests. Thanks so much for joining us, ladies! We hope to sing with you again soon.
Sporting New Year’s finery . . .
. . . and fully embracing their Zodiac animal (rats!)
A marvelous time was had by all.

Guest Night coming up this week!

Feb2

After having to postpone because of last week’s stormy weather, we are looking forward to clear skies and gorgeous harmonies for our Guest Night this week!

Join us for some Year of the Snake themed fun on Wednesday, February 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji annex, 902 University Avenue. See HERE for map and parking instructions.

🐍 Ssssee you ssssoon! 🐍

Moved to THIS WEEK Wednesday February 5, 6:30 p.m.

Puttin’ on our top hats . . .

Jan20

. . . and polishin’ our nails!

National Hat Day brought out the tops in all of us at rehearsal this week, as we welcomed in the New Year with song, swagger, and a whole range of light-hearted headwear.

If you’re looking for a great group to help lift your mood every week, look no further than the lovely ladies of Na Leo Lani! We have an upcoming Guest Night on Wednesday, January 29 — see HERE for details. We look forward to singing with you.

We’ve got Hattitude!

Guest night tonight is POSTPONED to next week

Jan13

Hi everyone, there is a winter storm watch this evening, with the potential for heavy wind and flash floods starting around 6 p.m. in Honolulu. Because of that, we are canceling tonight’s rehearsal and postponing our Year of the Snake Guest Night until next week Wednesday, February 5. Hope to see you then!

If you are someone who loves to sing and is looking for an opportunity to make new connections, come check us out on our upcoming Guest Night, Wednesday, January 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

It just so happens that the date coincides with the lunar new year, so we will be marking the occasion with lots of Year of the Snake-themed fun. It’s going to be sssssuper!! 🐍 🐍 🐍 !

When: Wednesday, January 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji annex, 902 University Avenue. See HERE for map and parking instructions

Questions? Contact naleolanichorus[at]gmail.com. Let us know you are coming, or ask about a ride.

New Year, New Faces!

Jan13

We were thrilled to be joined at last week’s rehearsal by Sounds of Aloha bass Iska R., accompanied by lovely vocalist Kaori.

Na Leo Lani always welcomes visitors, potential members, and singers passing through town to come check us out at our weekly rehearsals. See our Calendar of Events and Join Us! pages for info on our rehearsal schedule and how to find us. We have a guest night coming up on January 29 — that’s a great opportunity to see what we’re about — but guests are also welcome any time. Whether you have never sung before outside of your car, are a singer curious about a cappella barbershop harmony, a returning member, or a Sweet Adeline simply passing through town, we look forward to singing with you!