KANIKAPILA
Dear family and friends,
The school year is fast coming to an end. I can hardly believe that
Kanikapila is only a month away. I would like to invite you to be part
of a tradition of excellent music and dance as only Ohana O Mele can
present. “Kanikapila XI: For Our Keiki” takes place on Saturday, May 17,
2008, at 6:15 p.m. in the Kaimuki High School Auditorium. Our featured
guests are Terrance Tom, Holly Soria and Pauline Taumalolo. The lighting
is designed by alumni Steven Chung and D’Arcy Kuba. Our sound technician
is Alton Waiamau.
Terrance Tom is a talented musician. He is an
accomplished pianist, drummer and composer. The fact the Terrance is
also blind makes his accomplishments all the more incredible. A lawyer
and former State Legislator, Mr. Tom is a children’s advocate and has
devoted his cd, “Children Like Me” to that cause. Terrance is the
husband of our principal, Penelope Tom.
Holly Soria is Kaimuki High School’s Student Activities
Coordinator. After teaching Spanish for more than ten years, she
accepted her current position this past October. Holly has been dancing
the hula for most of her life and has received rigorous training in this
art. An avid horse-woman, Holly has participated often in the annual
Aloha Week Floral Parade. We are honored that Mrs. Soria has once again
agreed to grace our stage with her dance.
Pauline Taumalolo graduated from Kaimuki High School in
2005 and was a featured vocalist with Ohana O Mele. She has been
studying classical voice with Marilyn Liu and is considered one of the
most promising vocalists in this genre today. Pauline has won many
awards and is planning to study in
Europe this summer.
Ohana O Mele is dedicating this show to the youngsters in
our audience. We will be singing many songs that pre-schoolers will
enjoy along with the young at heart. We will also feature music and
dance from many of our Pacific Island neighbors, including Hawai’i,
Tahiti,
New Zealand,
Tonga,
Samoa and Chuuk. You won’t want to miss our contemporary part of
the program when we will spotlight many of our senior soloists.
We are excited and hope to see you again. Please e-mail
me or call
733-4900 ext. 350 to reserve two complimentary tickets. More
tickets are available from Ohana O Mele members for $5 adults, $3
students and children under 5 are free.
Mahalo a nui loa,
Darryl |
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