Tag Archive | barbershop

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!

Wishing and Hoping and Praying and Preparing…

Oct4

What a whirlwind of preparations it has been for us! We have been working very hard on honing our singing skills and barbershop craft in preparation for the PanPacific Barbershop Convention & Competition happening Oct 4-11! By practicing our 2 competition songs diligently these past few weeks, as well as choreography, emotional expression and stage presence, we feel ready and excited to do our very best at the competition. But our ladies always remember to have a little fun, too! Wish us good luck!

Some of our members showing off their wonderful aprons for National Cooking Day on September 25!

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!

Our Chorus’ 51st Anniversary!

Aug26

Last week we celebrated Na Leo Lani’s 51st anniversary as a chorus! Congratulations! And to top it all off, we were joined by a very special guest, Zoe Brown, a longtime barbershop signer who first got started about 30 years ago right here in our chorus! She now sings with Diablo Vista Chorus. Last week we also welcomed our newest returning member to our Baritone section, Summer! A million-watt smiles on everyone, and a million more to come as we continue preparing for our next performance at Pohai Nani on Sept 5, and the momentous Pan-Pacific competition happening in October at Blaisdell Concert Hall.

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

Love one another

Feb14

What better way to feel the love in these difficult times than a Valentine’s Day-themed rehearsal celebrating the human capacity for harmony? Share the fun of our impromptu exchange quartets in the video clip below.

Happy Valentine’s Day — may love grow and harmony flourish in this country and around the world!

Oh come, all ye faithful fans of holiday cheer

Dec3

It’s a Na Leo Lani holiday concert!

Mark your calendar, because Na Leo Lani’s annual holiday concert is right around the corner!

Join us as we celebrate the spirit of the season in song and embrace the wonders of Christmas with an afternoon of a cappella harmonies in the barbershop style.

When? Sunday, December 14, 4:00 p.m.

Where? Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu

What? An afternoon of songs both spiritual and spirited, followed by a light munch & mingle. See poster below for ticket details or click HERE to purchase tickets online.

We look forward to ringing in the holidays with you!