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! 🐍
It’s muʻumuʻu month here in Hawaiʻi nei, so we sang and celebrated in full dress finery, joined by special guests in the bari section! Enjoy these pics and video clip of our rainbow-hued rendition of Danny Couch’s beautiful lullaby, “These Islands.”
. . . 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.
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!
What a whirlwind few weeks it’s been — more than a month has passed already of our Sing With Us for the Holidays (SWUFTH 😉) program! It’s been a joy getting to know our SWUFTH participants and blending with them in marvelous holiday harmony.
Enjoy some snapshots of Weeks 1-4 below, plus a snippet of an impromptu ensemble warming up the chorus with an old favorite.
Hard to believe on this warm & sunny September day, but the holiday season will soon be upon us, and Na Leo Lani is already getting ready with the third year of SWUFTH: Sing With Us for the Holidays! The acronym may be awkward, but the sound is pure harmony.
If you love crooning Christmas carols or find yourself singing along (despite yourself!) with the holiday soundtrack at Longs, this program is for you.
When? Wednesdays October 2 – December 18, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where? Na Leo Lani’s rehearsal space at the Mo’ili’ili Hongwanji, 902 University Ave, Honolulu.
For directions and parking info, click HERE
What? Learn SIX songs along with chorus, and participate in any holiday performances on our line-up. You will be voice-placed by our Music Team in one of the four barbershop harmony parts (tenor, lead, baritone, or bass).
How much? Cost is $35 for the full program, including sheet music and rehearsals. Register and pay in person at the first SWUFTH rehearsal on Oct. 2, or whichever week you join us.
Who? Women / women-identifying singers of all ages, abilities, and interests. Welcome, we can’t wait to meet you!
It’s been a whirlwind, literally! at our rehearsals lately as we’ve incorporated a mad frolic of colorful streamers into our moves, along with ukulele singalongs, and a walk down musical memory lane as we celebrated the 49th anniversary of the chorus.
Our 50th is coming up next year!!
Enjoy these pics from our late August and early September rehearsals, plus a snippet of a gorgeous rendering of Aloha ‘Oe by an ensemble of our members.
This past week we celebrated our August birthday gals, worked hard on the songs for our next performance, and even made time for a little ukulele strumming. It was great seeing folks back from their summer holidays, as well as a guest, Sam, whose theatre and voice background showed as she leapt into our lead section with aplomb. Welcome, Sam, and welcome back members who have been away!
We’ve been working hard learning new music since June, and now it’s time for Na Leo Lani and our Amazing Summer Program singers to show what we can do. We hope you can join us!
When: Saturday, July 20, 2 p.m.
Where: University Avenue Baptist Church, 2305 University Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822 (Right next to Mid-Pac school in Mānoa)
Cost: Free! (donations to help support the chorus gladly accepted).
Our performance will celebrate a cappella four part barbershop harmony, island style!
Na Leo Lani Chorus 