Focus Hawaii Taran Erickson Christmas

Authors

• Lance Chase
• Taran Erickson

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this Christmas edition of Focus Hawaii features professional singer and entertainer Taran Erickson (Taran McQuivy), who shares her musical journey from her early years singing nonstop as a child to performing with local groups, including The Surfers and eventually Don Ho. Now a BYU–Hawaii student and Kahuku High School graduate, Taran talks about the role her mother played as her teacher, manager, and greatest supporter, her musical influences—especially Karen Carpenter—and her aspirations to build a national performing career while balancing marriage, education, and classical vocal training. The episode showcases two Christmas performances, including a Carpenters‑style medley and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” while Taran reflects on connecting with audiences, the challenges of live performance, and the joy and purpose she finds in uplifting, meaningful music.

Length of Video

00:29:12

File Size

2.5GB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

Fall 11-30-1999

Keywords

Taran Erickson, Taran McQuivy, Christmas special, Focus Hawaii, Hawaiian entertainer, BYU–Hawaii, Kahuku High School, Don Ho Show, Polynesian Palace, Karen Carpenter influence, Christmas medley, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, vocal performance, Hawaiian music scene, professional singer interview, holiday music, Laie community, musical upbringing, entertainment career

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Business | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance and Erickson, Taran, "Focus Hawaii Taran Erickson Christmas" (1999). Focus Hawaii. 145.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/145