Na Leo Lani brought our best Magic Kingdom energy to rehearsal last week with a big helping of rainbows, and we marked Pam’s September birthday with a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday — and MANY MORE! The belated honor made it all the more special. 😉
If you love the magic of song with women who know how to make every rehearsal a good-time opportunity, come join us on Wednesday evenings for barbershop harmony, laughter, and fun!
The ladies of Na Leo Lani never let a holiday go by without marking it in a special way, and this year’s Veterans’ Day was no different! Rocking our best stars and stripes attire, we sang in remembrance of those who have fought and died defending the values of equality, humanity, and justice under law, and we sang in celebration of the millions of hardworking individuals from all corners of the planet who serve the U.S. with honor, both in military uniform and as essential workers who make our economy hum. As women of all races, ethnicities, and faiths, we know well that harmony begins with listening — and we honor that outlook every week with song.
It’s Autumn, and you know what that means — time to dust off your favorite holiday tunes and sing with Na Leo Lani in four-part barbershop harmony!
If you love choral singing and are looking for an opportunity to lift your spirits every week with a great group of women, we invite you to exercise your talent and build your vocal chops in our fun and festive Music and Mistletoe holiday program October 29 through December 23, 2025.
Open to all women and woman-identified singers age 16 and over, Music and Mistletoe is just $35 for eight weeks of weekly rehearsals, sheet music, and learning tracks for five holiday songs, topped off by our holiday concert and other festive singing gigs around the island.
Contact naleolanichorus@gmail.com for more information, or simply come to our rehearsals and check out Music and Mistletoe for yourself!
See below for details and visit our Join Us! page for rehearsal location and parking info.
Sing with you soon!
Na Leo Lani members never cease to amaze. What’s our secret to gorgeous and graceful aging? Barbershop harmony, of course!! Whether we are soaring on the high notes or maintaining a strong foundation on those oh-so-low bass notes, Na Leo Lani’s commitment to a cappella music keeps us young, healthy and fit!
See our May, June, and July birthday girls —JoAnne, Charley, Arlette, Jojo, and Wally — who comprise just a few of our NLL wonder women!
If you are interested in seeing what Na Leo Lani is all about, come to one of our fun and lively rehearsals — weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Find out more here.
Our Summer a cappella Program (SAP) is off to a great start with a lovely mix of new and returning participants and a great lineup of songs.
If you are looking for a cool way to make social connections and engage your musical muscles, there’s still time to join our SAP program! Click Na Leo Lani’s Summer A cappella Program post for more information.
If you enjoy singing, meeting new people, and learning new skills, come check out Na Leo Lani’s Summer Acappella Program!
Our breezy summer program begins June 4 and runs for 12 weeks, culminating in our 50th Anniversary Show on August 23.
Join our fun weekly rehearsals, be surrounded by supportive and enthusiastic women, and learn three new barbershop songs: “Come On and Sing,” “How We Sang Today,” and “Will I Ever Tell You”!
The Summer Acappella Program fee of $35 includes rehearsals, sheet music and learning tracks, training in vocal technique, physical warmups, and an introduction to the barbershop art form, including simple staging and choreography.
We look forward to harmonizing with you!
When: Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., June 4 – August 20, 2025, plus our 50th Anniversary Show on August 23!
Where: Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Questions? Contact Na Leo Lani at naleolanichorus[at]gmail.com, or just come to rehearsal starting Wednesday, June 4 at 6 p.m.!
Summer is bella with a cappella!
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.
We were joined by five great guests whose vocal prowess and enthusiasm put us all in high spirits.
. . . 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.
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.
Every NLL rehearsal is an opportunity for fun, but Halloween in particular is a time for good-spirited silliness, with unusual assemblages of vocal parts facing off in a Krazy Kwartet competition.
This year’s Kraziness featured a trio of spooky witches, an all-tenor ensemble hitting those scary high notes, and a quintet of bold basses. Not to be outdone, the leads and baris formed a motley flock of black sheep — so baaaad, they’re good!
Basses band together
Na Leo Lani Chorus 