The Windermere Ukulele Orchestra will be sponsored again this year by Mr. Hudson and Mrs. Delcamp. We will begin meeting this October (after the Ohio Reading Achievement Assessment), twice each week during lunch recess. Students who sign up will be expected to continue through the year.
Inspired by the Portuguese cuatro (four stringed guitar), the ukulele is a real instrument with limitless possibilities, but it has a short learning curve for young musicians. This fun and versatile instrument is making a worldwide comeback and our performance based activity has been a great success.
To ensure all students have a quality instrument, please feel free to contact me prior to ordering an instrument. I strongly recommend the Makala Dolphin Soprano ukulele. This affordable student ukulele does not sacrifice playability and it comes in many different colors. I also recommend getting an ID tag (e.g. luggage tag) to attach to your student’s gig bag (typically comes with the Makala Dolphin ukulele) to easily identify your student’s ukulele. You can order the Makala Dolphin model through many online retailers, including Amazon. You may also want to purchase a set of Aquila Premium Soprano strings, also available through Amazon.
Please order your student’s ukulele in time for it to arrive prior to October 1st. Again, I am happy to help you find a ukulele that is right for your student.
Permission slips, available from Mr. Hudson, are due September 9, 2011.
