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Our holiday concert is this Saturday, Dec. 9!

Have you bought your tickets yet?

Join Na Leo Lani for an afternoon of holiday harmonies, barbershop-style on Saturday, December 9 for a delightful concert of a cappella music featuring Christmas favorites, local ‘kine tunes, and other songs of the season. Following the performance, stay for light refreshments and browse our holiday bazaar to find a perfect gift or unexpected bargain!

WHEN? Saturday, December 9, 3:30 p.m.

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

WHAT? Na Leo Lani Holiday Concert, followed by a Holiday Bazaar and light refreshments

ADMISSION: $15 for adults, $10 for kids 7-14, FREE for little ones 6 and under

Tickets available via any Na Leo Lani member or at the door. For information, please contact naleolanichorus[at]gmail.com

Halloween hijinks

Oct28

Witches and devils and starfish, oh my! At this week’s rehearsal, we sang with gusto and showed off our Halloween spirit at the same time.

We also marked the third week of our Sing With Us for the Holidays program. If you have a special place in your heart (and lungs) for Christmas carols and other festive winter music, come join us! See HERE for more info about SWUFTH 2023.

Our fearless director in Halloween wizard regalia

The chorus in Halloween hats, masks, and more

Our president, Deb New, rocks on the guitar

Good thing the fire extinguisher is nearby, because the basses are on fire!

Cultivating harmony

Oct12

This week is National Farmers Day, so we dedicated our rehearsal to farmers, whose hard work enables us to eat, live, and, of course, sing!

It was also the first week of our Sing With Us for the Holidays (SWUFTH!) program. Three wonderful singers joined us for the fun. See HERE for details if you love singing and want to find out more about our holiday chorus program.

Straw hats, sun hats, trowels, and . . . a mini pitchfork? Watch out, Earth, Na Leo Lani means business when it comes to growing fun.

Welcome to our SWUFTH participants — we love singing with you!

Pick-up quarteting ‘Ulili E, a holiday favorite that salutes the ‘Ulili — one of Hawai’i’s many winter migratory shorebirds. (Video cropped to keep our lovely tenor’s face a mystery. 🙂 )

Sing with Us for the Holidays 2023!

Sep24

It’s almost that time of year again when the malls are decked out in poinsettias and we find ourselves crooning along with Bing Crosby, Mariah Carey (and Wham!?!) about Christmas days of old. If you love putting the “Mele” in “Mele Kalikimaka” (you know you do!), then Na Leo Lani’s “Sing with Us for the Holidays” (“SWUFTH”!) is for you!

Returning this year for another memorable season of song, SWUFTH 2023 is a ten-week program for women and women-identifying singers, age 14 and up, of all vocal talents and ranges.

WHEN? Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, October 11 – December 20 (December rehearsals may extend a bit longer)

WHERE? Mo’ili’ili Hongwanji, 902 University Avenue, Honolulu. Click HERE for map and parking details.

WHAT & HOW MUCH? $30.00 (Includes sheet music and learning tracks for three songs and two singalongs, plus weekly rehearsals & participation in our holiday performances in December.)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email naleolanichorus@gmail.com or simply come to one of our weekly rehearsals.

For general info about Na Leo Lani chorus, see our Join Us and Who We Are webpages.

Whether you are an old hand at choral music or have only ever sung in the shower, we invite you to embrace the spirit of the season and experience the delights of four-part a cappella barbershop harmony for the holidays.

“SWUFTH” 2023 starts October 11. Come join the fun!

Marking Memorial Day

Jun3

At this week’s rehearsal, Na Leo Lani members wore a festive mix of red, white, and blue to honor and acknowledge those who served and those we’ve lost.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with song

May6

We marked this week’s rehearsal with jaunty interpretations of Mexican attire, in a commemorative nod to May 5, 1862, when Mexican soldiers in the town of Puebla valiantly repelled troops sent by French Emperor Napoleon III. Despite being deeply outnumbered, Mexico’s defenders won. Mexican President Benito Juárez in turn declared the day a national holiday. (It would take four more years for Mexico to finally put an end to France’s conquering intentions, but that’s a story for another day. 😉 )

History lesson aside, Cinco de Mayo gave us a reason to celebrate spring with colorful outfits and shouts of Olé!

We also celebrated this week with thanks and a round of applause for our hard-working Music Team and outgoing BOD officers Kieko (President) and Kristi (Vice President).

A Concert full of Christmas Vibes and Holiday Jives

Dec20

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 team for 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.

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.

Performance among the Poinsettias

Dec10

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!

Thursday, December 8 – fundraiser at The Counter and performance at Kahala Mall!

Dec8

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

Celebrate the Season with Na Leo Lani in concert!

Nov19

Sunday, December 18, 3:30 p.m.

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!