Biography: 

Darryl Loo
Education (High School & College - Degrees)
Kalani High School 1968
University of Hawaii, B.Ed Secondary Music 1972
University of Hawaii, P.D. 1973

Employment (Schools & how long)
Kaimuki Intermediate, 3 years, band, orchestra, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math
District Resource Teacher, 2 years, band, ukulele
Kaimuki High School, 31 years, band, jazz band, marching band, student activities coordinator, special motivation, ukulele, Polynesian music

About Ohana O Mele & Events & Guest Artist

Ohana O Mele is comprised of students from the Advanced Ukulele and Polynesian Music classes.  The instrumentation includes ukulele, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums.  Featured ethnic music and dances include those of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, Chuuk, Kosrae, Japan, Korea, China and Vietnam.  Their diverse repertoire ranges from Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” to the Temptation’s “My Girl”, from hula kahiko to contemporary Hawaiian.  Crowd pleasers include “Lei Pikake”, “Waikiki”, “The Great Pretender”, “Phantom of the Opera Medley”, and “Lean On Me”.

Many outstanding local musicians have performed with Ohana O Mele.  The list includes Loyal Garner, Jake Shimabukuro, Sonny D, Ernie Cruz Jr., Ledward Kaapana, Andy Sexton Jr. and Symplicity, Lopaka Colon, Barney Isaacs Jr., Haunani Bernardino, John Feary, Moses Kamealoha, The King’s Guard, GF Mlely, Kamaka Tom and Terrence Tom.