BYU-Hawaii Choirs

06/03/2026

Audition for the Hoʻolōkahi Chamber Choir and spread aloha to the Big Island with us this fall! Sign up for an audition spot HERE: https://tinyurl.com/Hoolokahi2026

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04/11/2026

From Wylie, Texas, Maryke Ek is a senior studying Vocal Performance with a deep love for choral music and a goal of becoming a university conductor in the future.

This semester, she is serving as an assistant conductor and will be conducting “Liko Pua Lehua” by Haruna Saro and “ʻAkaka Falls.” She shares how meaningful this opportunity has been as she continues growing in her journey as a new conductor.

Maryke expresses deep gratitude to Dr. Glenn for her guidance and to the Ho’olokahi Chamber Choir for being attentive, supportive, and willing to grow alongside her. For her, one of the most rewarding parts has been making music together and hearing it come to life.

She is excited to perform these pieces and hopes the audience feels the same beauty and emotion found in these Hawaiian mele as she has experienced throughout the semester.

Join us for Hymns, Psalms, and Mele: The Voices of BYUH Composers
📍 McKay Auditorium
📅 April 10
🕢 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

04/10/2026

Rain or shine, tonight’s Hymns, Psalms, and Mele concert is something truly special. 🌧️✨

Every performer has poured in countless hours of effort, sacrifice, and heart to prepare for this night, and none of it would be possible without the incredible vision of Dr. Erica Glenn, the mastermind behind it all.

Come join us for an evening filled with beautiful music celebrating God, aloha, and the spirit of Hawaiʻi, featuring works from amazing composers connected to BYU–Hawaii. Every song has been thoughtfully prepared to make this concert one to remember.

We would love to see you there and share this special night with you.🎶

📍 McKay Auditorium
📅 April 10
🕢 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

04/10/2026

A senior majoring in Music Composition and Finance, Michael Pinpin was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. His piece, “Aia I ka Lai,” marks the very first choral work he has ever arranged and was written specifically for the Seasider Choir.

The meaning behind “Aia I ka Lai” reflects the beauty and sacredness of the land of Hawai‘i. After spending the past several years studying at BYU–Hawaii, Michael shares how grateful he is for the opportunity to learn in such a lush and culturally rich environment.

For Michael, this piece holds special meaning as it expresses the love and appreciation he feels for his time here at BYU–Hawaii.

Join us for Hymns, Psalms, and Mele: The Voices of BYUH Composers
📍 McKay Auditorium
📅 April 10
🕢 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

04/10/2026

A Chamber Choir member from Vancouver, Canada, Ariyana Milad is a senior double majoring in Health and Human Science and Vocal Performance. She has been part of the Ho’olokahi Chamber Choir since her freshman year and says it has been one of the most meaningful highlights of her time at BYU–Hawaii.

One of the things Ariyana loves most about choir is the opportunity to sing alongside people from many different countries and cultures. Though everyone comes from unique backgrounds, she believes that when voices come together in song, they become one.

This semester, Ariyana has had the privilege of taking conducting lessons from Dr. Erica Glenn while preparing two beautiful pieces, “Therefore My Heart is Glad” and “Ho‘okahi no Wai.” She shares that it is a special honor to conduct her fellow classmates in what will be her second-to-last concert with the choir. 🤍

Join us for Hymns, Psalms, and Mele: The Voices of BYUH Composers
📍 McKay Auditorium
📅 April 10
🕢 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

04/10/2026

Meet William Reimanutea Petis, a 23-year-old freshman from the island of Rangiroa in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia, proudly representing the Mihiroa Tribe. He is majoring in Hawaiian Studies with minors in TESOL Certificate and Political Science.

William’s original composition, “Pirimoana,” was inspired by Seasider Singers' "music share-outs," wherein students present songs from their places of origin. After William shared the piece in class, Dr. G discovered that William himself had written it. She invited him to conduct the piece on this concert--an opportunity he gladly accepted.

“Pirimoana” is William’s interpretation of the name "Seasiders" in one of his native tongues: Piri meaning “to be close to” and Moana meaning “the vast ocean,” reflecting the spirit of being close to the sea. The piece serves as a musical welcome and greeting to all who are watching and listening.

William shares that he is especially excited because this will be his first time conducting, making the experience even more meaningful as he conducts a Himene Tarava/Tuki piece that he composed himself. While rooted in tradition, the work is also a blend of musical influences from across the Mā‘ohi islands of French Polynesia. He hopes audiences will leave with a deeper appreciation for the beautiful sounds and musical traditions of Mā‘ohi Nui.

Māuruuru, te arofa, ‘Ia ora na ē Kura ora 💙🙏

Join us for Hymns, Psalms, and Mele: The Voices of BYUH Composers
📍 McKay Auditorium
📅 April 10
🕢 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

04/10/2026

Mitzi Diaz-Chou is a senior composition student whose piece, “Ho‘okahi no Wai,” was composed for the 2026 Na Haku Mele and awarded a reading session with the joint choirs of HPU, UH, and BYUH.

She shares that she feels incredibly honored to have the Ho’olokahi Chamber Choir, where she sang throughout her entire university journey, premiere the piece she composed.

Being in Hawaii has brought her immense joy and a deep sense of belonging. Through meeting people from around the world and experiencing different cultures through music, her horizons have expanded, and those experiences became the inspiration behind this meaningful composition.💖

Join us Friday in the MCKAY AUDITORIUM at 7:30pm to support these talented composers!🌺