Moiliili Hongwanji Choir
The Moiliili Hongwanji Choir was officially formed on
February 14, 2005. Under the direction of Edwin Tanaka and accompanist Francis
Okano, it meets on Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the temple annex.
We sing songs from our service gatha books as well as practice contemporary
Japanese, English and Hawaiian songs.
We made our first official debut at the Gotane (Shinran Shonin’s birth) service
on May 22, 2005 with the songs “Shinran Sama” and “Ondokusan.” Generally we will
perform at the temple’s major and/or special services.
(Note: MHM Centennial Service on March 26, 2006)
On August 6-7, 2005 MHM choir members
participated in the Honpa Hongwanji's 2005 Choralfest with other choir members
throughout the state. A 100 member choral workshop was lead by Ms. Nola Nahulu
culminating in a mass choir presentation at a special music service at the
Hawaii Betsuin. We sang the following four songs: "Golden Chain, Juseige, A
Message to the Sun, and The Law of Change." Special thanks to Francis Okano,
chair of the music committee and Rev. Irene Nakamoto, advisor. It was a weekend
well spent.
Moiliili Hongwanji Choir Members
More singers are welcome. Join us!
Director: Edwin T.
Accompanist: Francis O.
Soprano: Michi M., Myrtle N., Betsy N., Sue T., Janet U.
Alto: Donna H., Anne K., Akiko K.,
Ethel M., Jeanne W.
Tenor: Osamu K.
Bass: Patrick K., Kenneth S.
contributed by Donna H.
June, 2005
updated by Susan M.
September 24, 2008
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