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Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

3-Day Ukulele FestivalFriday, Sept 6th–Sunday, Sept 8th, 2019

Mt. Cross in Ben Lomond, CA

Photos from Burning Uke 2018

DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS from www.BurningUke.com. Print them out and bring them to the workshops.

= Jam (sing-along) = Arts and Crafts = Instruction = Performance

Schedule of Events

FRIDAYSEPTEMBER 6TH

When? What? Where?

3:30 Songs of the Singing Cowboys in the Movies DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

The Singing Cowboys flashed across the silver screen from 1930 to 1954. The film credited with being the last of the singing cowboy westerns was Phantom Stallion starring Rex Allen in 1954. They shaped our lives and then they were gone. However, the music still lives on for us to remember. Stop by and relive those memories, as we sing some of those great Songs of the Singing Cowboys.

Instructor: Marty Carlson Musical level: All levels

Jensen Patio

4:30 Jug Band Sing-along DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

Come along and have fun with Peter Thomas, President of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, and play some good old fashioned jug band songs. The Trolley Drops along with Peter are a lively group who will share their love of jug band music with you.

Instructor: Peter Thomas Musical level: All levels

Jensen Patio

Face Painting by Madaline Tomlinson Registration

5:30 Dinner Dining Hall

6:30 Let’s Do Something Fun! Be prepared for the red carpet walk and dress in your favorite Hollywood character or movie star outfit, and take some pictures at the photo booth or get your face painted.

Face Painting by Madaline Tomlinson

Don’t forget to bring your instrument for a jam later in the evening.

Jensen Patio

DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS from www.BurningUke.com. Print them out and bring them to the workshops.

= Jam (sing-along) = Arts and Crafts = Instruction = Performance

Schedule of Events

FRIDAYSEPTEMBER 6TH

When? What? Where?6:45 Welcome to Burning Uke

Tune-in as the Burning Uke Committee members introduce the workshops and jams, and help to answer all your burning questions about your weekend getaway.

Speakers: Kathleen Middleton and Kelly Cuffe

Upper Jensen

7:15 Songs from the Movies DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

Some movies feature songs that have become so iconic, they’re forever linked with the film they accompany. Many Hollywood movies were scored from original Broadway musicals. Here is a short collection of songs that appeared in Hollywood movies over the years, from the 1930’s to present. It was certainly hard to pare it down to just what could fit in an hour. The Burning Uke Crew will lead this play-along/sing-along.

Leaders: Your Burning Uke Committee Musical level: All levels

Upper Jensen

8:15 Open Mic This is your time to shine! Get up on stage and perform one song for the audience. Let’s see and hear some of the talented people attending Burning Uke this year.

Facilitator: Kathleen Middleton Musical level: All levels

Upper Jensen

9:15 Burn the Uke Come and be a part of a Burning Uke tradition. We will burn a ukulele as we jam to the famous Johnny Cash song, Ring of Fire.

Leaders: Kelly Cuffe and Jay Holiday

Fire Pit

10:00 Quiet Time Time to chill out and hit the hay. People live nearby, so we gotta keep it down.

Reminder: Saturday events start with breakfast at 8:00 AM

DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS from www.BurningUke.com. Print them out and bring them to the workshops.

= Jam (sing-along) = Arts and Crafts = Instruction = Performance

Schedule of Events

SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 7TH

When? What? Where?

8:00–9:00 Breakfast Dining Room

9:15–10:45 Band Activity Find people who have the same band name. Bring your ukulele and your music stand.

Upper Jensen

11:00–12:00 Ukulele Celebrities: Their Instruments and Their Songs DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

Cliff Edwards, Wendell Hall, and Roy Smeck aren’t exactly house-hold names these days. But when they performed in their hey-day—the 20s through the 40s, they were remarkable stars. You’ll not only learn about these early uke heroes, but see their actual signature instruments, and learn to play some of their most popular songs.

Instructor: Sandor Nagyszalanczy Musical level: All levels

Upper Jensen

First 20 Years of Oscar DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

Sing your way down memory lane as we remember old movie favorites like Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah and When You Wish Upon a Star.

Instructor: Leonard Kaufer Musical level: All levels

Jensen Patio

Introduction to Hawaiian Strums DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

I will introduce a few simple and two somewhat fancier Hawaiian strums, including techniques for how to play them. By playing three or four Hawaiian songs including “Hanalei Moon,” which has English lyrics, workshop participants are able to practice the strums they learn, and we discuss how strums affect the rhythm and feel of the songs we play.

Instructor: Mark Segelman Musical level: All levels

Dining Room

Beginning Ukulele This class is geared to players who are new to their ukulele. Class materials use standard “C” tuning for soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles. Bring your ukulele and your music stand if you have one. Class materials will be available at the class.

Instructor: Carolee Burrows Musical level: Beginning

Oak Lounge

DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS from www.BurningUke.com. Print them out and bring them to the workshops.

= Jam (sing-along) = Arts and Crafts = Instruction = Performance

Schedule of Events

SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 7TH

When? What? Where?

12:00–1:15 Lunch Dining Room

1:15–2:30 How to Learn New Songs and Find their Rhythm DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

This class is for those ukulele players who would like to go beyond the basic ukulele group (survival) strum and find new methods of learning songs.

In this day and age there are so many ways to learn new songs. From the old tried and true methods of listening and typing to— YouTube, Slow downers, Word processors, Chord (lyric) searches, song lessons online, private lessons online. Looking at a variety of these, we will see how they work and how and when to use them.

We will also learn how to play each song with a rhythm that works well.

Instructor: Alan Souza Musical level: Intermediate

Upper Jensen

Intro to Jazz Standards DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

Jazz standards and popular songs of the 20s, 30s, and 40s are timeless treasures. In this workshop we will learn a few classics adapted to the uke with all the original beautiful chords. We start with some easy open chords and gradually move to some more difficult arrangements with the goal of learning how perfectly these wonderful songs can be played on the uke with the original chords instead of over simplifying them and losing the original richness. Written arrangements provided.

Instructor: Dave Egan Musical level: Intermediate

Jensen Patio

Wipe Out! DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

Get ready to learn a song that’s been featured in 20 Hollywood Movies: WIPE OUT!! We’ll be learning ukulele percussion, melody picking, two kinds of strums, and singing this beach party classic. There will be something for everyone as we put the pieces of this wild song together. Check out the original recording by the Surfaris on iTunes to get in the groove. Surfs Up! Uke On!

Instructor: Peter Meuse Musical level: Intermediate (confident beginners)

Dining Room

DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS from www.BurningUke.com. Print them out and bring them to the workshops.

= Jam (sing-along) = Arts and Crafts = Instruction = Performance

Schedule of Events

SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 7TH

When? What? Where?

2:30–3:00 Break—30 minutes Anywhere

3:00–4:00 Movin’ On Up the Fret Board—Next Level For intermediate level or enthusiastic, motivated beginner uke players, who are willing to learn a few simple, movable barre chords that just might change your musical journey for..........ever!! If you have had trouble working with barre chords, we will explore different approaches to get to your goal.

Instructor: Debi Roberts Music level: Intermediate

Upper Jensen

Throw Away the Papers—Playing Without a Safety Net Practice hints/tricks/tips for playing a song without using sheet music/books. Learn ways to memorize lyrics more easily, “hear” chord changes, and learn an easy chord progression. Our goal will be for everyone to have fun and be able to play a song without referring to music sheets.

Instructor: Marilyn Norberg Musical level: All levels

Dining Room

Beginning Finger Picking DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

“Love Is All Around” is a sweet song by the almost one-hit-won-der group The Troggs. The plot of 2003’s “Love Actually” was built around this song. We will learn a finger-style pattern and a strum pattern too.

Instructor: Janet Lenore Musical level: All levels

Jensen Patio

4:00–5:15 Band Practice Get together with your group, and fine-tune your talent show for the upcoming Band Performance after dinner.

Facilitator: Kathleen Middleton Musical level: All levels

Upper Jensen

DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS from www.BurningUke.com. Print them out and bring them to the workshops.

= Jam (sing-along) = Arts and Crafts = Instruction = Performance

Schedule of Events

SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 7TH

When? What? Where?

5:30 Dinner IMPORTANT NOTE: Wear your costume to dinner.

Dining Room

6:30 Costume ContestCome in your best Hollywood style. We will see who needs an Oscar.

Upper Jensen

7:00 Band Performances Upper Jensen

9:00 Open Mic Do you have a song to perform? This time is devoted to you. Please only do one song. We want everyone to have an opportuni-ty to shine!

Upper Jensen

10:00 Quiet Time Don’t flip your wig! It’s time to cool it, cut the gas, and cut out. People live nearby, so keep it down.

Reminder: Sunday events start with breakfast at 8:00 AM

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DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS from www.BurningUke.com. Print them out and bring them to the workshops.

= Jam (sing-along) = Arts and Crafts = Instruction = Performance

Schedule of Events

SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 8TH

When? What? Where?

8:00–9:00 Breakfast Dining Room

9:30–10:30 Ukuleles in the Movies and the Stars Who Played Them The history of ukuleles in Hollywood movies and of the stars who played them will be revealed in this presentation. Using photo-graphs, recordings, and movie clips, Stanley Sokolow will not only show us the people and their movies but also will give us a glimpse into the off-screen lives of the performers. Come to this session to be entertained and learn a little about the ways that ukuleles infil-trated our pop culture.

Instructor: Stan Sokolow Musical level: All levels

Upper Jensen

Hard Day’s Night Beatles Jam DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

Join Carolee, Pat, and Mary for a fabulous Beatles jam with all the songs from A Hard Day’s Night in the order they appeared on the record—the first Beatles album with all original songs and no cov-ers. The Beatles’ first movie, A Hard Day’s Night, also hit the scene in 1964, and while it wasn’t a Hollywood movie, it was a smashing success in movie theatres all over the world.

Leaders: Mary Cryns, Carolee Burrows, Pat Tracy Musical level: All levels

Jensen Patio

10:45–11:30 Matthew, Mark, Uke, and John—Gospel Uke Rick Zeek and Rhan Wilson are a talented duo who write songs, teach, and play music throughout California. They lead gospel songs in a Palo Alto church several times a month and at Uke Festivals in California and Oregon.

If you have books, bring them. Books will be available to buy or use.

Leaders: Rick Zeek and Rhan Wilson Musical level: All levels

Outdoor Chapel

12:00 Lunch Dining Room

DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS from www.BurningUke.com. Print them out and bring them to the workshops.

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Schedule of Events

SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 8TH

When? What? Where?1:00–2:00 Just Sing and Have Fun

No matter if you are worried about your singing or you just want to have some fun singing and not worry about playing, this session is for you. Paula Bliss is a local music instructor and performer. She teaches at San Jose State University and has done camp singing her whole life.

Come and have fun singing with this high energy, bigger than life personality.

Leader: Paula Bliss Musical level: All levels

Upper Jensen

Adding the “Frosting” to a Jam—Riffs, Fills, and Soloing DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

Learn a few simple scales to be able to improvise fills and solos in a uke jam.

Instructor: Steve Kritzer Musical level: Intermediate and advanced

Jensen Patio

2:00–2:30 Goodbye Songs DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUTS

Join us to sing our favorite so-long, farewell songs including Happy Trails, End of the Line, and Mickey Mouse Club.

Leaders: Burning Uke Committee Musical level: All levels

Upper Jensen

Hasta La Vista, Baby!End of 2019 Burning Uke Event. Hope to see you next year!

Reminder: All attendee’s need to be out of RV/tent sites by 4:00

Hooray for Hollywood!

Coordinating TeamKelly Cuffe

Carolee Burrows

Bob and Laurie Lynch

Kathleen Middleton

Dave Posner

Elaine Posner

Christa Taylor

Workshop/Jam

LeadersPaula Bliss

Carolee Burrows

Marty Carlson

Mary Cryns

Dave Egan

Leonard Kaufer

Steve Kritzer

Janet Lenore

Peter Meuse

Kathleen Middleton

Sandor Nagyszalanczy

Marilyn Norberg

Debi Roberts

Mark Segelman

Stan Sokolow

Alan Souza

Peter Thomas

Rhan Wilson

Rick Zeek

Band LeadersJune Coha

Eden Isreal

Leonard Kaufer

Karen Lehman

Janet Lenore

Peter Meuse

Sandor Nagyszalanczy

Marilyn Norberg

Carol and Jack Osborne

Debi Roberts

Additional help and support from: Jay Holiday, Leonard Kaufer, Pat Tracy, John Coha, Don O’Regan, Marylyn Hoyt, and P.T. Reap

ToucanEd, Inc. for website and print design.

Thank you all for coming!

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