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KAUAI VOICES MIXED PLATE CONCERTS SERVE UP A VARIETY OF MUSICAL GENRES - JANUARY 2020
Treat yourself to a flavorful musical experience bursting with variety when Kauai Voices performs its MIXED PLATE! concert series and serves up five musical genres — Jazz, Blues, Country, Gospel and Hawaiian — in venues across the island over two weekends: January 18 in Kilauea, January 19 in Waimea, and January 25 and 26 in Lihue.
“More than 50 voices will present spectacular choral arrangements of songs from each of the genres — as will our soloists, who will treat you to their favorite musical “pupus,” said Randy Leonard, artistic director of Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular 50+member auditioned choral ensemble. In addition, the fabulous Kauai Voices instrumentalists will accompany the group, and Ka Waikahe Lani Malie, a local Kauai hula halau, will provide a special sweet treat when it performs during elements of the evening.
“Hawaii is a cultural melting pot, which is reflected in the diverse array of dishes diners might find on their plate lunch,” said Leonard. “In this spirit, Kauai Voices will present beloved songs dishing out a superb mixed plate of different genres to satisfy every palate, including the distinctive tones and colors of jazz; gospel spirituals; soulful blues; plaintive country and the peaceful rhythms of Hawaiian music. “Some featured songs include: Moonglow, Summertime, Stormy Weather, Basin Street Blues, Trouble the Water, Walkin’ After Midnight, Thank God I’m a Country Boy, Aloha ‘Oe, Aloha Kauai and Hawaii Aloha, to name just a few,” noted Leonard.
Audiences can enjoy this delicious concert series — accompanied once again by the highly talented pianist Monica Chung — with a choice of four concerts in three different locations, over two weekends in January.
Treat yourself to a flavorful musical experience bursting with variety when Kauai Voices performs its MIXED PLATE! concert series and serves up five musical genres — Jazz, Blues, Country, Gospel and Hawaiian — in venues across the island over two weekends: January 18 in Kilauea, January 19 in Waimea, and January 25 and 26 in Lihue.
“More than 50 voices will present spectacular choral arrangements of songs from each of the genres — as will our soloists, who will treat you to their favorite musical “pupus,” said Randy Leonard, artistic director of Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular 50+member auditioned choral ensemble. In addition, the fabulous Kauai Voices instrumentalists will accompany the group, and Ka Waikahe Lani Malie, a local Kauai hula halau, will provide a special sweet treat when it performs during elements of the evening.
“Hawaii is a cultural melting pot, which is reflected in the diverse array of dishes diners might find on their plate lunch,” said Leonard. “In this spirit, Kauai Voices will present beloved songs dishing out a superb mixed plate of different genres to satisfy every palate, including the distinctive tones and colors of jazz; gospel spirituals; soulful blues; plaintive country and the peaceful rhythms of Hawaiian music. “Some featured songs include: Moonglow, Summertime, Stormy Weather, Basin Street Blues, Trouble the Water, Walkin’ After Midnight, Thank God I’m a Country Boy, Aloha ‘Oe, Aloha Kauai and Hawaii Aloha, to name just a few,” noted Leonard.
Audiences can enjoy this delicious concert series — accompanied once again by the highly talented pianist Monica Chung — with a choice of four concerts in three different locations, over two weekends in January.
"KAUAI VOICES SINGS THE 70S"
JUNE 2019
“The decade of the 70s was one of significant change,” said Randy Leonard, Kauai Voices artistic director. “It evolved away from the hippie culture of the 1960s and brought a new focus to women’s rights, the environment, the advent of video games and computers and expanded into new genres of music to which Rock and Roll laid the foundation.” Heavy metal rock and disco were born, which along with the diverse genres of funk, Motown, jazz, smooth jazz, soft rock, R & B, soul and pop became all the rage. Karaoke got started, 8-track and cassette players fought for supremacy and portable synthesizers were common in music performances. “And in 1979, with the debut of the Sony Walkman, we could carry our music anywhere!” Leonard noted.
This season Kauai Voices will sing some of the decade’s greatest hits in all the beloved genres of the decade. Disco comes alive with Boogie Fever, Funky Town, I Will Survive, Boogie Wonderland, You Should Be Dancing, and the legendary Village People hit Y.M.C.A.! Love Will Keep Us Together by Captain and Tennille taps into the softer side of the 70s, as well as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s Our House. And who doesn’t remember Elton John’s Your Song, or the opening lyrics “Jeremiah was a bullfrog” from Three Dog Night’s Joy To The World.
Audiences can take the drive down memory lane with these and many other great songs with the choice of four performances, which will be held over two weekends in June. “You can be sure that Love Will Keep Us Together in this amazing showcase of the music of the 70s. Remember The Way We Were as you slip back in time enjoying these great songs, which are more than Dust In The Wind.”
JUNE 2019
“The decade of the 70s was one of significant change,” said Randy Leonard, Kauai Voices artistic director. “It evolved away from the hippie culture of the 1960s and brought a new focus to women’s rights, the environment, the advent of video games and computers and expanded into new genres of music to which Rock and Roll laid the foundation.” Heavy metal rock and disco were born, which along with the diverse genres of funk, Motown, jazz, smooth jazz, soft rock, R & B, soul and pop became all the rage. Karaoke got started, 8-track and cassette players fought for supremacy and portable synthesizers were common in music performances. “And in 1979, with the debut of the Sony Walkman, we could carry our music anywhere!” Leonard noted.
This season Kauai Voices will sing some of the decade’s greatest hits in all the beloved genres of the decade. Disco comes alive with Boogie Fever, Funky Town, I Will Survive, Boogie Wonderland, You Should Be Dancing, and the legendary Village People hit Y.M.C.A.! Love Will Keep Us Together by Captain and Tennille taps into the softer side of the 70s, as well as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s Our House. And who doesn’t remember Elton John’s Your Song, or the opening lyrics “Jeremiah was a bullfrog” from Three Dog Night’s Joy To The World.
Audiences can take the drive down memory lane with these and many other great songs with the choice of four performances, which will be held over two weekends in June. “You can be sure that Love Will Keep Us Together in this amazing showcase of the music of the 70s. Remember The Way We Were as you slip back in time enjoying these great songs, which are more than Dust In The Wind.”
"BROADWAY, BABY!"
KAUAI VOICES BRINGS BROADWAY TO KAUAI
Kauai Voices will present Broadway, Baby!, an evening of timeless and cherished songs from Broadway musicals, this January and February in venues across the island. Kauai’s popular 50+ voice auditioned choral ensemble will perform all-time showstoppers from shows such as Fiddler On The Roof, Sunset Boulevard, Hello Dolly!, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Evita and many more.
“This season, due to overwhelming demand and attendance at past sell-out concerts, we will expand our performances from three to five shows — offering the additional two concerts on the North and West shores of the island,” said Randy Leonard, artistic director for Kauai Voices.
The choir will kick off its 16th season at the Porter Pavilion at Anaina Hou in Kilauea, on Saturday, January 19 at 6 PM, then perform its usual concerts at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Lihue, on Friday & Saturday, January 25 and 26 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 27 at 3 PM. Kauai Voices will wrap up its final performance on the West side with a 3 PM matinee on Saturday, February 2 at the Waimea Theater.
“Everyone loves a great Broadway musical — and we all love the songs that tell the many stories within these productions. Who can forget such beloved songs as All That Jazz, Hello Dolly!, Beauty and the Beast or The Impossible Dream?” observed Leonard, who noted that the choral powerhouse will also feature individual vocalists singing moving solo selections from various shows.
According to Leonard, the genre of musical theater offers something for everyone with the power to move people like nothing else. “Broadway Theater transports you to an emotional and powerful place in your heart, mind and soul, as it combines the elements of song, dialogue, acting and dance. There is a passion that is present in musicals, which has impacted millions of people, leaving a lasting imprint on our lives,” enthused Leonard, who promised, “Our singers will transport you!”
KAUAI VOICES BRINGS BROADWAY TO KAUAI
Kauai Voices will present Broadway, Baby!, an evening of timeless and cherished songs from Broadway musicals, this January and February in venues across the island. Kauai’s popular 50+ voice auditioned choral ensemble will perform all-time showstoppers from shows such as Fiddler On The Roof, Sunset Boulevard, Hello Dolly!, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Evita and many more.
“This season, due to overwhelming demand and attendance at past sell-out concerts, we will expand our performances from three to five shows — offering the additional two concerts on the North and West shores of the island,” said Randy Leonard, artistic director for Kauai Voices.
The choir will kick off its 16th season at the Porter Pavilion at Anaina Hou in Kilauea, on Saturday, January 19 at 6 PM, then perform its usual concerts at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Lihue, on Friday & Saturday, January 25 and 26 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 27 at 3 PM. Kauai Voices will wrap up its final performance on the West side with a 3 PM matinee on Saturday, February 2 at the Waimea Theater.
“Everyone loves a great Broadway musical — and we all love the songs that tell the many stories within these productions. Who can forget such beloved songs as All That Jazz, Hello Dolly!, Beauty and the Beast or The Impossible Dream?” observed Leonard, who noted that the choral powerhouse will also feature individual vocalists singing moving solo selections from various shows.
According to Leonard, the genre of musical theater offers something for everyone with the power to move people like nothing else. “Broadway Theater transports you to an emotional and powerful place in your heart, mind and soul, as it combines the elements of song, dialogue, acting and dance. There is a passion that is present in musicals, which has impacted millions of people, leaving a lasting imprint on our lives,” enthused Leonard, who promised, “Our singers will transport you!”
"KAUAI VOICES ROCKS!"
CONCERTS CELEBRATE THE HEART OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Celebrating the popular music genre of rock and roll, Kauai Voices — the island’s highly popular, auditioned 40-plus voice choral ensemble — will present concerts of timeless rock and roll music on Friday and Saturday June 15 and 16 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 17 at 3 PM at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue.
“We will deliver the heart of rock ‘n’ roll to our audiences,” said Randy Leonard, Kauai Voices artistic director, explaining that this popular music originated in the United States in the 1950s, with roots in gospel, blues, jazz, Afro-American, boogie, and country music. “This music influenced language, attitudes, lifestyles and politics, including the civil rights movement,” Leonard noted.
Performing music from 1957 to 1989, Kauai Voices will feature the songs of such beloved musicians as The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, Queen, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The B-52’s, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, and more! The 40-plus Kauai Voices singers along with a stellar instrumental rock ensemble will perform iconic songs such as Fly Like An Eagle, Bohemian Rhapsody, Stairway To Heaven, and other great rock and roll hits.
“We will rock you!” promises Leonard, who has more than 35 years of experience directing vocal and choir groups. “The energy is high and we have a fantastic lineup of amazing music.”
Kauai Voices will be accompanied by classically trained Monica Chung, with Mark and Spencer Gregory on guitar, Nick Lasky on bass and Ron Margolis on percussion as well as other local musicians.
"KAUAI VOICES ROCKS!"
CONCERTS CELEBRATE THE HEART OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Celebrating the popular music genre of rock and roll, Kauai Voices — the island’s highly popular, auditioned 40-plus voice choral ensemble — will present concerts of timeless rock and roll music on Friday and Saturday June 15 and 16 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 17 at 3 PM at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue.
“We will deliver the heart of rock ‘n’ roll to our audiences,” said Randy Leonard, Kauai Voices artistic director, explaining that this popular music originated in the United States in the 1950s, with roots in gospel, blues, jazz, Afro-American, boogie, and country music. “This music influenced language, attitudes, lifestyles and politics, including the civil rights movement,” Leonard noted.
Performing music from 1957 to 1989, Kauai Voices will feature the songs of such beloved musicians as The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, Queen, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The B-52’s, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, and more! The 40-plus Kauai Voices singers along with a stellar instrumental rock ensemble will perform iconic songs such as Fly Like An Eagle, Bohemian Rhapsody, Stairway To Heaven, and other great rock and roll hits.
“We will rock you!” promises Leonard, who has more than 35 years of experience directing vocal and choir groups. “The energy is high and we have a fantastic lineup of amazing music.”
Kauai Voices will be accompanied by classically trained Monica Chung, with Mark and Spencer Gregory on guitar, Nick Lasky on bass and Ron Margolis on percussion as well as other local musicians.
KAUAI VOICES PRESENTS A BANQUET OF VOICES
DELICIOUS AND SATISFYING
Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular, auditioned 40-voice choral ensemble, will present A Banquet of Voices on Friday and Saturday January 19 and 20, 2018 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 3 PM at St. Michael’s Church in Lihue.
“With a program of many different musical styles, our 14th season showcases the exceptional diversity and capabilities of Kauai Voices,” said Kauai Voices Artistic Director Randy Leonard. “A banquet is the perfect metaphor for our dynamic program, which will highlight the rich variety, outstanding ability and impressive talent of Kauai Voices. We deliver it all in one inspired package.”
The concert performances will feature the musical genres of pop, Latin, Cuban, Broadway, Jazz, movies, gospel, Hawaiian, American musical, world peace, classic, African, patriotic, sound choir, speaking choir and rock.
Kauai Voices will be accompanied by classically trained Monica Chung on piano, with Paul Koulbanis on guitar, Nick Lasky on bass and Ron Margolis on percussion.
THE MUSIC LIVES ON! KAUAI VOICES PRESENTS
CLASSICS II
SECOND CLASSICS CONCERT
Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular, auditioned 40-voice choral ensemble, will present Classics II— The Music Lives On! on Friday and Saturday June 2 and 3 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, June 4 at 3 PM at St. Michael’s Church in Lihue.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate our thirteenth season with a fabulous and diverse program of music by some of the greatest classical composers of all time,” said Kauai Voices Artistic Director Randy Leonard, noting that the Classics theme reflects the Voices’ first presentation of the Classics during season five in June of 2013.
In this season, Kauai Voices explores songs from many eras — from Gregorian chants and madrigals to the Baroque, classical and classically contemporary — with compositions from J.S. Bach, Wolfgang Mozart, Franz Schubert, Baldassare Donato and Giuseppe Verdi to Morten Lauridsen, Randall Thompson and Leonard Cohen.
“The Classics are the foundation of our music from the past, the present, and for the future,” noted Leonard. “This music stirs the imagination, stimulates great emotion from deep within our inner souls and reaches across generations, cultures, countries and beliefs. It stimulates intelligence, growth, and success. What would our lives be like without music? These are the rocks that built our music as we know it today.”
According to Leonard, musical influences by Mozart, who is often referred to as the greatest musical genius of all time, are evident in everything from Bugs Bunny cartoons to the rock and roll of Van Halen and Billy Joel. Kauai Voices highlights his compositions of Exsultate Juilate, Requiem, and an interpretation of his Turkish March from Piano Sonata No. 11.
Additionally, Johann Sebastian Bach, created vast amounts of religious-based music, yet one of his most recognizable pieces is in the movie Fantasia, by Walt Disney, which uses his Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. And nearly two centuries after Bach composed Prelude No. 1 in C Major, another composer, Charles Gounod took the piece and added a vocal layer on top of it to create the popular Ave Maria, which Kauai Voices will sing, as well as other Bach favorites such as a piece from his Magnificat.
Kauai Voices will be accompanied by classically trained Monica Chung on piano.
CLASSICS II
SECOND CLASSICS CONCERT
Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular, auditioned 40-voice choral ensemble, will present Classics II— The Music Lives On! on Friday and Saturday June 2 and 3 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, June 4 at 3 PM at St. Michael’s Church in Lihue.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate our thirteenth season with a fabulous and diverse program of music by some of the greatest classical composers of all time,” said Kauai Voices Artistic Director Randy Leonard, noting that the Classics theme reflects the Voices’ first presentation of the Classics during season five in June of 2013.
In this season, Kauai Voices explores songs from many eras — from Gregorian chants and madrigals to the Baroque, classical and classically contemporary — with compositions from J.S. Bach, Wolfgang Mozart, Franz Schubert, Baldassare Donato and Giuseppe Verdi to Morten Lauridsen, Randall Thompson and Leonard Cohen.
“The Classics are the foundation of our music from the past, the present, and for the future,” noted Leonard. “This music stirs the imagination, stimulates great emotion from deep within our inner souls and reaches across generations, cultures, countries and beliefs. It stimulates intelligence, growth, and success. What would our lives be like without music? These are the rocks that built our music as we know it today.”
According to Leonard, musical influences by Mozart, who is often referred to as the greatest musical genius of all time, are evident in everything from Bugs Bunny cartoons to the rock and roll of Van Halen and Billy Joel. Kauai Voices highlights his compositions of Exsultate Juilate, Requiem, and an interpretation of his Turkish March from Piano Sonata No. 11.
Additionally, Johann Sebastian Bach, created vast amounts of religious-based music, yet one of his most recognizable pieces is in the movie Fantasia, by Walt Disney, which uses his Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. And nearly two centuries after Bach composed Prelude No. 1 in C Major, another composer, Charles Gounod took the piece and added a vocal layer on top of it to create the popular Ave Maria, which Kauai Voices will sing, as well as other Bach favorites such as a piece from his Magnificat.
Kauai Voices will be accompanied by classically trained Monica Chung on piano.
"WHAT A SWELL PARTY!"
KAUAI VOICES PRESENTS THE MUSIC OF COLE PORTER
The music of the legendary Cole Porter comes alive when Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular auditioned choral ensemble, presents WHAT A SWELL PARTY! on January 27th, 28th and 29th, 2017.
“Cole Porter is a highly acclaimed American composer of remarkable music and clever lyrics who gifted us with more than 800 songs and two dozen musicals from which to choose,” said Randy Leonard, musical director of the 40+ voice Kauai Voices. “The concerts will be full of his well-known favorites, including Anything Goes, Too Darn Hot, You’re The Top, It’s De-Lovely, Begin the Beguine, Well, Did You Evah, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye, Night and Day, Let’s Do It, You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To, and many, many more!”
“Porter’s music is so full of wry innuendo and intrigue — reflecting his love for luxury and the high society of the 1920s, 30s and 40s ,” noted Leonard, a choral director and soloist with more than 35 years of experience. “Cole Porter lived a life full of gaiety, parties and racy living in New York, Paris, Venice and Santa Monica, all of which influenced his phenomenal melodies and clever lyrics, which have captivated millions of people over the last century.”
Kauai Voices will be accompanied by classically trained Monica Chung on piano, with Paul Koulbanis on guitar, Trystan Caberto on bass and Marty Leonard on percussion, as well as other local musicians.
KAUAI VOICES PRESENTS THE MUSIC OF COLE PORTER
The music of the legendary Cole Porter comes alive when Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular auditioned choral ensemble, presents WHAT A SWELL PARTY! on January 27th, 28th and 29th, 2017.
“Cole Porter is a highly acclaimed American composer of remarkable music and clever lyrics who gifted us with more than 800 songs and two dozen musicals from which to choose,” said Randy Leonard, musical director of the 40+ voice Kauai Voices. “The concerts will be full of his well-known favorites, including Anything Goes, Too Darn Hot, You’re The Top, It’s De-Lovely, Begin the Beguine, Well, Did You Evah, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye, Night and Day, Let’s Do It, You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To, and many, many more!”
“Porter’s music is so full of wry innuendo and intrigue — reflecting his love for luxury and the high society of the 1920s, 30s and 40s ,” noted Leonard, a choral director and soloist with more than 35 years of experience. “Cole Porter lived a life full of gaiety, parties and racy living in New York, Paris, Venice and Santa Monica, all of which influenced his phenomenal melodies and clever lyrics, which have captivated millions of people over the last century.”
Kauai Voices will be accompanied by classically trained Monica Chung on piano, with Paul Koulbanis on guitar, Trystan Caberto on bass and Marty Leonard on percussion, as well as other local musicians.
"Ain't That Great Music!"
Season 11 - June 2016
It’s all about “ain’t” when Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular choral ensemble, presents Ain’t That Great Music!, its 11th season concerts on Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, June 19 at 3 PM at St. Michael’s Church in Lihue.
“The entire show is comprised of music using the word “ain’t” — and we ain’t kidding about that!” said Kauai Voices Artistic Director Randy Leonard, who has collected music from multiple genres to create a show that ain’t soon to be forgotten. The auditioned choir of more than 30 voices will treat audiences to songs of ragtime, spirituals, musicals, pop, jazz, rock/blues, swing, and choral classics. According to Leonard, the theme of this show began with a simple question: “I wonder how many songs use the word ‘ain’t’… I looked into it and there were a lot!”
Kauai Voices will be accompanied by the incomparable Monica Chung, a Juilliard-trained pianist, and a talented instrumental ensemble, including a second set of hands on the keyboard for a special 4-handed piano accompaniment on one of the songs. Leonard, a choral director and soloist with more than 35 years of experience, noted that due to increasing demand for tickets, Kauai Voices will continue to offer a third performance as a Sunday matinee.
Season 11 - June 2016
It’s all about “ain’t” when Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular choral ensemble, presents Ain’t That Great Music!, its 11th season concerts on Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, June 19 at 3 PM at St. Michael’s Church in Lihue.
“The entire show is comprised of music using the word “ain’t” — and we ain’t kidding about that!” said Kauai Voices Artistic Director Randy Leonard, who has collected music from multiple genres to create a show that ain’t soon to be forgotten. The auditioned choir of more than 30 voices will treat audiences to songs of ragtime, spirituals, musicals, pop, jazz, rock/blues, swing, and choral classics. According to Leonard, the theme of this show began with a simple question: “I wonder how many songs use the word ‘ain’t’… I looked into it and there were a lot!”
Kauai Voices will be accompanied by the incomparable Monica Chung, a Juilliard-trained pianist, and a talented instrumental ensemble, including a second set of hands on the keyboard for a special 4-handed piano accompaniment on one of the songs. Leonard, a choral director and soloist with more than 35 years of experience, noted that due to increasing demand for tickets, Kauai Voices will continue to offer a third performance as a Sunday matinee.
"Simply the Best"
Season 10 - January 2016
KAUAI VOICES CELEBRATES 10TH SEASON WITH SIMPLY THE BEST
Simply the Best is what Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular 40-member auditioned choral ensemble, presented in its 10th season concerts. Featuring ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation for Friday's show.
Artistic Director Randy Leonard has selected the very best music from the almost 130 choral pieces that Kauai Voices has performed during the past nine seasons. “These are the songs that have been the most memorable, and have had the biggest impact on the singers and our audiences,” said Leonard. “They are simply the best — what an amazing evening of music this will be!”
Simply the Best also featured favorite instrumentalists, who joined with the singers and soloists of Kauai Voices for an authentic sound and experience, according to Leonard, a choral director and soloist with more than 35 years of experience — who with Monica Chung as accompanist — has presented two seasons a year since 2011.
Season 10 - January 2016
KAUAI VOICES CELEBRATES 10TH SEASON WITH SIMPLY THE BEST
Simply the Best is what Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular 40-member auditioned choral ensemble, presented in its 10th season concerts. Featuring ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation for Friday's show.
Artistic Director Randy Leonard has selected the very best music from the almost 130 choral pieces that Kauai Voices has performed during the past nine seasons. “These are the songs that have been the most memorable, and have had the biggest impact on the singers and our audiences,” said Leonard. “They are simply the best — what an amazing evening of music this will be!”
Simply the Best also featured favorite instrumentalists, who joined with the singers and soloists of Kauai Voices for an authentic sound and experience, according to Leonard, a choral director and soloist with more than 35 years of experience — who with Monica Chung as accompanist — has presented two seasons a year since 2011.
"The Magic of Music"
Season 9 - July 2015
KAUAI VOICES PRESENTED THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF DISNEY
Kauai Voices, joined by an array of talented instrumentalists, invited music lovers to Be Our Guest with some of the best music on earth — the music of Disney — at its Magic of Music concert in July 2015.
Audience members Let It Go during a magical evening of favorite songs from beloved movies and shows, including: Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Jungle Book, Aida, Pippin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, and many more that came to life with multiple styles of music and fond memories.
Season 9 - July 2015
KAUAI VOICES PRESENTED THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF DISNEY
Kauai Voices, joined by an array of talented instrumentalists, invited music lovers to Be Our Guest with some of the best music on earth — the music of Disney — at its Magic of Music concert in July 2015.
Audience members Let It Go during a magical evening of favorite songs from beloved movies and shows, including: Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Jungle Book, Aida, Pippin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, and many more that came to life with multiple styles of music and fond memories.
"Music of the Heart"
January 2015, Season 8
This was a memorable season with great music about love.
Good love, bad love, old love, new love, love gained, love lost…
You get the idea!
Of course, as always, it included music of many styles and genres to appeal to everyone and to stimulate your senses.
January 2015, Season 8
This was a memorable season with great music about love.
Good love, bad love, old love, new love, love gained, love lost…
You get the idea!
Of course, as always, it included music of many styles and genres to appeal to everyone and to stimulate your senses.
"Made in the USA"
June, 2014 - Season 7
For Season 7 Kauai Voices presented Made In The USA,
music that we love from our home country.
Created and presented by Artistic Director Randy Leonard, with Alan Van Zee as accompanist, Kauai Voices will celebrate the American musical spirit.
Every decade of the 20th century was represented, with music from many well-known movies, such as "The Music Man", "West Side Story", "An American in Paris", "Forrest Gump", and "New York, New York" by such beloved composers as Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, George & Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein, Jerome Kern and Meredith Willson and more. The audience will be immersed in the American musical spirit of jazz, folk, gospel, show tunes, patriotic tunes and pop.
June, 2014 - Season 7
For Season 7 Kauai Voices presented Made In The USA,
music that we love from our home country.
Created and presented by Artistic Director Randy Leonard, with Alan Van Zee as accompanist, Kauai Voices will celebrate the American musical spirit.
Every decade of the 20th century was represented, with music from many well-known movies, such as "The Music Man", "West Side Story", "An American in Paris", "Forrest Gump", and "New York, New York" by such beloved composers as Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, George & Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein, Jerome Kern and Meredith Willson and more. The audience will be immersed in the American musical spirit of jazz, folk, gospel, show tunes, patriotic tunes and pop.
"A World in Harmony"
January, 2014 - Season 6
Kauai Voices blossomed to 38 voices in Season 6 for A World In Harmony, a celebration of world diversity and a respectful nod to Nelson Mandela, with world music from 18 countries and in many original languages. Authentic musical instruments were used throughout the night, played by the many talented musicians of Kauai. The two nights were sold out, and additional seating had to be provided for all of the walk-ins for both nights.
January, 2014 - Season 6
Kauai Voices blossomed to 38 voices in Season 6 for A World In Harmony, a celebration of world diversity and a respectful nod to Nelson Mandela, with world music from 18 countries and in many original languages. Authentic musical instruments were used throughout the night, played by the many talented musicians of Kauai. The two nights were sold out, and additional seating had to be provided for all of the walk-ins for both nights.
"The Classics"
June, 2013 - Season 5
The Classics were highlighted in our Season 5 show. Music by Bach, Barber, Brahms, Mozart, Webber, and even some PDQ Bach for fun and more was sung by our 30+ voices. Again we featured the Ali’i String Quartet for this show. The evening showcased many centuries of choral classics from the masters, old and new.
June, 2013 - Season 5
The Classics were highlighted in our Season 5 show. Music by Bach, Barber, Brahms, Mozart, Webber, and even some PDQ Bach for fun and more was sung by our 30+ voices. Again we featured the Ali’i String Quartet for this show. The evening showcased many centuries of choral classics from the masters, old and new.
"The Elements"
January, 2013 - Season 4
Season 4 was dedicated to The Elements, Wind, Fire, Earth and Water. Earthsong by Michael Jackson, Let The River Run by Carly Simon, Firework by Katy Perry, and The Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler, plus many more, created an exciting 2 evenings for our audiences. Anela Lauren added an etherial element to the night on harp. Musical levels continue to rise with the singers, achieving mastery of multiple styles of music.
January, 2013 - Season 4
Season 4 was dedicated to The Elements, Wind, Fire, Earth and Water. Earthsong by Michael Jackson, Let The River Run by Carly Simon, Firework by Katy Perry, and The Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler, plus many more, created an exciting 2 evenings for our audiences. Anela Lauren added an etherial element to the night on harp. Musical levels continue to rise with the singers, achieving mastery of multiple styles of music.
"Going Places"
June, 2012 - Season 3
Season 3 was Going Places, and Kauai Voices sang a program that took the audience on a journey. This was our first show that we performed for 2 nights to strong audiences each night. With 30 singers in vintage travel attire, we used music of Manhattan Transfer, Beatles, Hoagie Carmichael, Randall Thompson and more to drive, fly, ship and hike the crowd around the USA, Europe, Mexico, and back to Kauai. We even had our own Flight Attendant! Our guest artist was Mililani Tejada, Hawaiian singer and ukulele player, sending us off on our journey from Kauai. We began filming our shows, and then Hoike TV started to show our shows from this point forward. The ensemble achieved near complete memorization of the entire program this season.
June, 2012 - Season 3
Season 3 was Going Places, and Kauai Voices sang a program that took the audience on a journey. This was our first show that we performed for 2 nights to strong audiences each night. With 30 singers in vintage travel attire, we used music of Manhattan Transfer, Beatles, Hoagie Carmichael, Randall Thompson and more to drive, fly, ship and hike the crowd around the USA, Europe, Mexico, and back to Kauai. We even had our own Flight Attendant! Our guest artist was Mililani Tejada, Hawaiian singer and ukulele player, sending us off on our journey from Kauai. We began filming our shows, and then Hoike TV started to show our shows from this point forward. The ensemble achieved near complete memorization of the entire program this season.
"The Music of Life!"
January, 2012 - Season 2
Season 2 was our Music of Life show. Music that embodies and inspires our lives was the theme, and our guests, the drummers of Joyful Noise, certainly added to the atmosphere! During this second season as a KCC class, the group decided to venture out as an independent organization and work toward a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit status in the future. It was the season that Kauai Voices created its own life. Music such as Blue Skies, Night and Day, For Good and Light of the World captured the excitement of the new group of about 24 voices. This year we had Alan Van Zee as accompanist, and he has been our accompanist each season since!
January, 2012 - Season 2
Season 2 was our Music of Life show. Music that embodies and inspires our lives was the theme, and our guests, the drummers of Joyful Noise, certainly added to the atmosphere! During this second season as a KCC class, the group decided to venture out as an independent organization and work toward a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit status in the future. It was the season that Kauai Voices created its own life. Music such as Blue Skies, Night and Day, For Good and Light of the World captured the excitement of the new group of about 24 voices. This year we had Alan Van Zee as accompanist, and he has been our accompanist each season since!
"Introducing! Kauai Voices"
September, 2011 - Season 1
Introducing Kauai Voices, was our introduction to Kauai and the music community. We were a vocal ensemble, made up of auditioned voices from all over the island. The initial group started under the wings of Kauai Community College as a class offering. With 20 voices that season and accompanist Kathleen Dahill, we opened with 8 pieces. The Ali’i String Quartet opened for us as our guests. The varied program and quality of choral sound was warmly and enthusiastically received!
September, 2011 - Season 1
Introducing Kauai Voices, was our introduction to Kauai and the music community. We were a vocal ensemble, made up of auditioned voices from all over the island. The initial group started under the wings of Kauai Community College as a class offering. With 20 voices that season and accompanist Kathleen Dahill, we opened with 8 pieces. The Ali’i String Quartet opened for us as our guests. The varied program and quality of choral sound was warmly and enthusiastically received!