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Another reason to join us in song!

According to this recent article in The Conversation, the health benefits of collective singing go well beyond mere entertainment; it can help reinforce balance and even mitigate the effects of Parkinson’s! What’s more, the social benefits extend to enhanced sense of community engagement, generosity, and joy. The author writes, “Group singing provides a mood boost and improves overall well-being. Increased levels of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin during singing may promote feelings of social connection and bonding.”

Who couldn’t use a mood boost in these difficult times? Come join a rehearsal and feel the energy for yourself.

A dash of rainbows makes magical music!

Nov30

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!

When you wish upon a high C, ‘makes no difference if you’re a bass!

NLL marks Veterans’ Day

Nov30

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.

In the mood for the holidays!

Oct4

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!

Small but stalwart this week

Aug9

We had a small but feisty rehearsal this week as a number of our members were out sick, including our Director, Chris.

Those who felt up to it came on Wednesday masked and practiced social distancing as we continued preparing for our upcoming 50th anniversary celebration on August 23.

Have you purchased your tickets for the luncheon and concert yet? If not, we now have an online credit card payment option (thank you, Terri, for setting that up!)

You can find more info about the 50th Anniversary Celebration, plus the links to our online payment form and to a pay-by-check option HERE.

Sending lots of get-well-energy, throat lozenges, and love to our members who are recovering this week.

Small but mighty turnout this week Wednesday 🙂

All the Summer Ladies (all the Summer Ladies … 🎶 oh oh oh 🎶 )

Aug2

Late July is the time to strut our laid-back summer attitude, and no one does that better than Na Leo Lani. We rocked our summertime spirit this week and welcomed Noel and Pam. So lovely to sing with you again. 🤩

Less than a month to go before our 50th Anniversary celebration! Have you bought your tickets yet? If not, click here for info.

Happy Birthday, Wonder Women!

Jul18

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.

Summertime, and the singing is easy

Jun18

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.

A dueling dynamics exercise— this lively group won 🤓

Come sing with Na Leo Lani this summer

May26

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.

Sign up via this Google form

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

Click HERE for directions and parking instructions

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!

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.