5 Playing in a Ukulele Orchestra | 4 Weeks | £79.99 | 2 hours per week | 7-9pm
Course Overview:
This course, which follows on from the Intermediate 2 class, consists of (the usual Learn To Uke format) four 2 hour sessions working towards a “performance” of two finished pieces (selected on week 3 to suit the group) and arising from the techniques and experimentation undertaken. Participants only need to bring their instrument(s).
The course will explore the experience of playing ukulele in an orchestra of up to 14 players. Collective playing is always enjoyable but at its best can become intoxicating. With ensemble playing we will; seek to perform in a way that is contrasting but congruent and complimentary, present light and shade, and pose technical challenges suitable to players from a wide range of experiences and styles.
The aim of the course will be to:
Provide a supported and directed experience of playing in an orchestral/ensemble context.
Give all participants the opportunity to make a contribution to the musical whole, irrespective of experience.
Offer solo players the chance to develop their skills of playing with other musicians of differing interests and abilities.
Encourage “sympathetic listening” as part of the participants’ overall musical skills.
Improve the confidence of all participants
