The Floras lead a session with the International Vocal Ensemble..
Pictured from left to right: Jamie Flora, Jerilyn Ornelas (teacher at Kalihi Elementary School), Dr. Olga Flora, Justin Ka‘upu (teacher at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama), and Dr. Alec Schumacker, HPU Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities.
The HPU Choir program welcomed Olga Flora, D.M.A., and Jamie Flora, professors at the University of New Mexico, to the University. The Floras shared their work on yoga and Alexander Technique for singing with the International Vocal Ensemble on Thursday, Sept. 1. They also headlined a professional development day HPU hosted at the Sunset Ballroom at Aloha Tower Marketplace on Saturday, Sept. 3, for 40 secondary-school choir teachers from O‘ahu.
