ukulele ensemble
Uke ‘n Play Ensemble
The last few years has seen this fun instrument make a huge come back, and no wonder – the ukulele is easy to learn, affordable, portable, fun and entertaining! Now you can get on board and learn to play the Ukulele with other like-minded friends.
No previous experience is necessary – children can join an ensemble once they turn 4 and are singing well in tune. We meet each week for an engaging session of singing, playing games, dancing and learning a wonderful varied repertoire. Parents are involved and learn along with their child(ren), practising together at home each day for a short sing and play.
Children aged 4-10 years old can join our Uke ‘n Play Ensemble. We often run a number of groups to provide for varying stages of development. Use the form below, or call our Director, Dr Anna Mlynek-Kalman on 0425 854 020 to register your interest for our next new ensemble.
Rehearsals
We learn and play for 30 minutes each week. During rehearsals we learn the songs as we play musical games, learn dances and the chord formations while singing along.
New Ensembles begin each term with minimum interest.
We ask for a full year commitment so that the ensemble has the time to develop as a group.
Performances
Uke ‘n Play Ensembles perform at our End of Term Concerts wearing their Music Works Magic badge and a white shirt or t-shirt.
What you will need
There is quite a lot of variance in the quality of ukuleles and the sound they produce. At Music Works Magic we use non-expensive instruments and prefer all group members to have the same brand and model so as to create a more uniform sound.
Members of the Uke ‘n Play Ensemble are required to have:
♪Makala Soprano Ukulele with carry bag which hold their tuning very well and have dots to help young hands form the patterns required.
♪Felt Plectrum for strumming
♪Snark Digital Tuner
♪Ukulele Capo
♪Ukulele Strap and Pin (attached for no additional charge)
♪Uke’n Sing & Strum book
♪Plain white t-shirt for all performances