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“Everything Beautiful” Spring Concert

Published on March 20, 2018 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

Come Celebrate Spring and Everything Beautiful!

Once again Voices of Aloha will be presenting an incomparable array of classical, spiritual, and popular tunes, and notably Queen Liliuokalani’s beautiful Ku`u Pua I Paoakalani. We invite you to join us at Honolulu’s iconic beautiful and historic Kawaiaha`o Church in their majestic acoustical chamber at 957 Punchbowl Street. Just so you know. it’s not too early to register for special seating with your registration reply here. Or contact one of our choir members for special tickets. We will be your hosts, and our performance for this wonderful late afternoon of community and aloha will stir your heart.

It all happens on SUNDAY, JUNE 3rd at 5:00 pm, and doors are open at 4:30 pm. Admission is FREE. On street parking is FREE. With your attendance, we will sing for you EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL!

Voices of Aloha is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization [Federal tax ID 47-1269329]. We self-fund our own concerts. If you would like to make a contribution, checks can be sent by mail to: Voices of Aloha, P.O. Box 1886, Aiea, HI 96701 or by credit card through Eventbrite using the “REGISTER” button on this page. With your donation, you can also receive a free concert DVD or one of our “Notable Recipes” cookbooks.

Come join us for our new Spring season 2018

Published on February 5, 2018February 6, 2018 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

Choir members are needed for all vocal parts. We are a friendly community choir that meets on Tuesdays for rehearsal. We perform several concerts per season and a huge event at the end of the season.

We always have a fun time learning new music every season. This season we announce the new leadership of Interim Music Director Hari Bayani.

Please join us at Community Church of Christ in Makiki, 1666 Mott-Smith Drive at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 6th and February 13, 2018.

For more information, you may call (808) 256-1414.

‘Olelo Special 2017 Christmas program

Published on December 13, 2017 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

We are delighted to be a part of the ‘Olelo Community Media programming. This Christmas season, we are airing a special program of previous Christmas concert music for your pleasure. Please tune in to Channel 53 and share the experience with family and friends.

Sun, Dec. 24^th 5:30 PM OLELO 53

Mon, Dec. 25^th9:30 PM OLELO 53

Tues, Dec. 26^th 3:30 PM OLELO 53

Wed, Dec. 27^th 1:30 PM OLELO 53

Of course, many of our ‘Olelo programs are available for viewing at ‘Olelo On Demand where you will find a variety of musical selections and “Meet the Members” segments. We hope you’ll enjoy watching.

Our final Holiday Concert for this year will be on December 29th at the Kawaiaha’o Church. For more information, contact Eventbrite.

Voices of Aloha Holiday Concert SING!

Published on November 14, 2017November 14, 2017 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

Wrap Up your holiday season on a High Note!

The wintry months in Hawaii are especially enjoyable with cool breezes and warm blankets. This season we will be returning to the beautiful and historic Kawaiaha’o Church at 957 Punchbowl Street to perform our Holiday Concert.

Please join us as we sing in celebration a selection of beautiful and uplifting holiday, contemporary, classical and spiritual songs that you will remember and cherish.

The concert with be held on Friday, December 29th beginning promptly at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Please register on Eventbrite.

Admission is FREE however if we are overbooked, priority seating will be given to registered guests.

Summer Music Training Seminars Begin July 11, 2017

Published on June 9, 2017 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

Calling all singers and interested supporters. We are opening up our summer seminars on July 11th, 2017 for a 3-week program of Musical Note Reading and Singing. If you are interested in attending, there is a nominal fee of $50.00 ($40.00 for choir members.) Classes are from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. New singers are especially welcome, but we’ll take regular singers, too.

The sessions will take place at Community of Christ Church in Makiki, 1666 Mott Smith Drive. Please fill in the contact form below to sign up, or call our Music Director, Mark Yasuhara.

Mahalo and hope to meet you there.

Spring Season begins January 24, 2017

Published on January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

Aloha and Happy New Year.

It’s time for a new season of making great music together. We are inviting singers to join us for a 5-month journey of learning great music, creating valuable new relationship with others and sharing our music with others. If you love to sing, please join us.

We meet every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 9pm at the Makiki Community of Christ Church at 1666 Mott Smith Dr. There is a small membership fee for participation and we promise that you will enjoy yourself. All we ask is that you learn the music in a timely fashion and get along with all of us.

For more information, please contact our Music Director Mark Yasuhara at 808-228-5068.

We look forwarding to meeting you.

Olelo Media Performances in September

Published on September 2, 2016 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

Great news for everyone who missed our performance at McKinley High School in June. Olelo television will be airing our full concert during the month of September.

Tune in to Channel 53 at the following dates and times and enjoy.

September 4, Sunday at 1:30pm

September 7, Wednesday at 7:00pm

September 11, Sunday at 2:30pm

September 13, Tuesday at 8:00am

See you soon and keep a song in your heart.

Director’s Greeting – August 15, 2016

Published on August 27, 2016 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

Another gorgeous day in Hawai’i nei. Lucky come Hawai’i!

Mahalo to Carol White and all her helpers who collated and compiled the music packets for the upcoming Fall/Christmas Season.

They’ll be distributed at our First Rehearsal Party of the Season, Tuesday, September 6 at 6:00 pm. Please bring your rehearsal music folder with you. Section leaders will hold packets for any who may be away.

And let me know if you’re bringing a potential member guest.

Good news: Leilani Motet is our new accompanist. You’ll remember that she subbed for Tom at a couple of performances last season. We’re thrilled.

More good news: We have been booked for a performance in the lobby of the State Library, Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 pm!

We now have three definite performance dates for this season including the annual Thanksgiving Choir Festival, Sunday, November 13 at 5:00 pm and our big Christmas Concert either Saturday or Sunday, December 10 or 11 at McKinley High School Auditorium.

Amazon Smile for Charity

Published on August 4, 2016November 7, 2017 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

Amazon Smile: And if you’re an Amazon shopper, you can support Voices of Aloha every time you shop online by using the address https://Smile.Amazon.com and selecting Voices of Aloha in Honolulu as your beneficiary. Per the website: “AmazonSmile” is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. “

New Season starting September 6, 2016

Published on July 18, 2016 by voicesofalohaLeave a comment

All right. We’re halfway through the summer and we can’t wait to start our new winter season of singing. Wonderful Christmas carols and medleys to delight any listener. Our first meeting is open to anyone who wants to join us and sing. There is NO AUDITION. And there’s food. Check elsewhere for our meeting place and time. Aloha.