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!
Yesterday’s rehearsal was a cocktail of pineapple and coconut-themed hijinks as we celebrated National Piña Colada Day. (Apparently there really is a day for everything.)
It so happens our fruity festive fun (light on the rum) came just a couple of days after the annual Lānaʻi Pineapple Festival, which began in 1993. The state of Hawaiʻi has lots of pineapple-related celebrations, but few events are as sweet as our weekly rehearsals. If you like singing in juicy four-part harmony, then come check us out! We rehearse weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 PM. You can find location info and others details about Na Leo Lani HERE. Or come to our upcoming ASP (Amazing Summer Program) concert on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2 p.m. to hear what we learned in just a few short weeks over the summer! We hope to see you there!
Everything came up roses at last week’s rehearsal as we celebrated National Red Rose Day on June 12. For chorus members who love our weekly themes, it was a perfect opportunity to dress in our favorite chintz prints. As it turns out, it was also National Rosé Day on June 8! Who knew??
Whether you’re a person who always stops and smells the roses, or a woman who loves sharing a glass of wine with friends, every occasion is more festive with song, and don’t we know it! Here’s to raising a glass and gifting a rose — and doing so in four part harmony!
Our Amazing Summer Program is back for the second year in a row, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Whether you’re an experienced choral singer or a car-commute crooner, we invite you to join us for our easy breezy seven-week Summer Program. You will learn two songs in a cappella barbershop arrangements, experience the fun of our weekly rehearsals, and take part in a summer performance for friends and family.
When? Weekly on Wednesday evenings 6-8:30 p.m., June 5 – July 17, concert on July 20
Where? We rehearse in the Mo’ili’ili Hongwanji Social Hall Annex, 902 University Avenue, Honolulu
How much? $35 (includes sheet music, learning tracks, and seven weeks of vocal instruction with the chorus). Please register HERE and remit payment via cash or check at first rehearsal.
For driving and parking directions, see: https://naleolani.org/join-us/
Register now at: NLL ASP 2024 form or simply come check us out on the first night of the program on June 5.
Questions? email naleolanichorus@gmail.com
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear Oahu’s wide range of vocal talent, featuring performances by Na Leo Lani, the Honolulu Chorale, La Sorellanza, the Gay Menʻs Chorus of Honolulu, the Windward Choral Society, Sounds of Aloha, the Kawaiaha‘o Choir and UH Concert Choir!
WHEN: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024
WHERE: Kawaiaha’o Church, 957 Punchbowl St in Honolulu (note: street parking only; carpooling is encouraged)
The concert is FREE & open to the public. Come enjoy a beautiful afternoon of music and harmony!
This week’s rehearsal theme was “World Aquatic Animal Day” and, true to form, we ladies sang with the allure of Sirens and the harmonic trills of Ariel the mermaid. Mostly, though, we celebrated fish, whales, and other species of the sea as we continued working on our contest set for Reno and our upcoming Friends and Family concert this weekend. ‘Hope to see you all there!
Saturday April 6, 2 p.m.
Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu
Please join us for a special concert celebrating life in our islands, featuring Na Leo Lani and friends!
We have been working hard all spring and can’t wait to share our contest songs (and more!) as we prepare for our Region 12 contest performance in Reno in mid-April.
Admission free. Donations gladly accepted and will support our contest expenses.
Irish eyes were smiling this week as we sported many shades of green and welcomed a new tenor, Terry, to the chorus. Our tenor section is growing, and we couldn’t be happier! 🍀
Na Leo Lani Chorus 