Musical observances scheduled to commemorate 9/11 anniversary

Two musical memorials will be held next weekend in observance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The Oahu Choral Society is presenting "In Memoriam, September 11, 2011, Requiem W.A. Mozart," next Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. The concerts will be held at the Cathedral of St. Andrews at Queen Emma Square. Featured will be the Honolulu Symphony Chorus, with members of Kona Music Society, and guest musicians of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ester S. Yoo.

General admission is $20; students and military with ID, $15. Tickets and information are available at www.oahuchoral.org, info@oahuchoral.org or 735-4311.

Kawaiaha‘o Church, at 957 Punchbowl St., is holding a free concert, "In Remembrance … A Choral Celebration," at 6 p.m. Sept. 11. It will highlight Rene Clausen’s "Memorial," a composition for mixed chorus, orchestra and baritone solo.

Performers include the University of Hawaii-Manoa Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Hawaiian Chorus, directed by Nola A. Nahulu and Miguel Felipe; the UH Windward Community College Concert Choir, Aaron Sala; the Oahu Choral Society, Esther Yoo; and the Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin Choir, Mitsuyo Saito.

Also appearing are the Kawaiolaonapukanileo Vocal Ensemble, Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus, Gioventu Musicale, Kawaiaha‘o Church Choir, Halau Hula O Kawaiaha‘o, Ardis Gomes, Kumu, and noted jazz pianist Betty Loo Taylor.

For information, contact Buddy Nalua‘i at 532-1260; or email buddy@kawaiahao. org.

Forgiveness ceremonies emphasize need to release pain of the past

The Center for Spiritual Living Windward Oahu, or CSL, will hold services the entire month of September based on the theme of forgiveness in light of the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

The Rev. Patri Hildreth of the CSL said, "Forgiveness is really about ourselves because we can’t afford the effects of resentment.I’ve been using this saying for years: Resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Am I going to judge and be righteous and get stuck in yesterday, or am I going to surrender to love and be free?"

On Sunday, a beach service will be held at 9:30 a.m. in lieu of regular services at Kalama Beach Park, 248 N. Kalaheo Ave. in Kailua.

On Sept. 11 at 9:30 a.m., a special joint service will be held with sister Windward Unity Church, which will include a burning bowl ceremony to release the past. Hildreth and Unity leader Geo Downer will speak at the regular meeting site of both churches, at the Kaneohe Atrium Building, 46-005 Kawa St., No. 303.

On Sept. 18 at 11 a.m., the Rev. Sue Crane and Dan Del Negro will speak; and Hildreth will speak on Sept. 25. For CSL information, call 371-2455; or a 24-hour line: 236-0950.

Unity will also hold prayer services celebrating Unity’s World Day of Prayer on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Kaneohe Atrium. Call 262-6731.