Harmony Basket, 20th Annual Concert

Twenty years ago, a Japanese woman brought an enduring gift to Fort Lee. On Saturday, Feb. 23, the gift will be presented once again, at the 20th Annual Concert of Harmony Basket Women's Chorus .

Naoko Kamihara lived here for four years while her husband was transferred by his employer in Japan.

Naoko wanted to make friends with other Japanese women – and also with the local people she met in Fort Lee.

In Japan Naoko enjoyed playing violin. Accomplished in playing that instrument as an avocation, her move to Fort Lee gave her determination to form a chorus of Japanese women – and to perform for schools, senior centers, and present one public concert a year.

Since most Japanese living in Fort Lee and nearby Bergen County are on temporary business transfer, the members of Harmony Basket change through the years.

While this transient membership of altos, mezzos and sopranos is a challenge,

Harmony Basket – sometimes called “Hamobasu” to cut the title short – keeps on delighting audiences. 

Concert takes place just north of Route 4 at 1190 River Road, Teaneck – in the spacious and comfortable auditorium of Hope Presbyterian Church (Love Joy Peace Church) Admission is Free. Parking is Available.

*There will be a donation box for victims of the Sandy disaster.