June 2025 BUG Jam
Join us on June 7. See the BUG Jams page for more information.
For our next BUG Jam on June 7, in addition to our usual singalong, we will have Jim D'Ville present a ukulele workshop - "How Songs Work". This workshop will be free to BUG attendees (donations always appreciated). For more information, see below.
Cooties are everywhere - consider wearing a mask.
Announcements
Registration is Open for The Kamloops Summer Ukulele Festival
The Ukulele Orchestra of Kamloops is excited to announce that registration is open for The Kamloops Summer Ukulele Festival, which is on June 19, 20, 21, & 22, 2025, at the beautiful Sorrento Centre in Sorrento, British Columbia. The festival features workshops with amazing faculty, concerts, jams, open mic opportunities, and more!
Register today so you can come and join us for a fabulous weekend of fun and learning!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b9q82fk/lp/a207a98d-4ec0-4065-b7db-eb21569ebf9e?source_id=312a260d-bd0d-45b6-9993-eb9dab02f546&source_type=em&c=s4FmtuXse22bxLkNG6D4gNISK2K4ecP_Q7EMVW8B3zSs6k-ShdAS6A==
The Ukulele Orchestra of Kamloops is excited to announce that registration is open for The Kamloops Summer Ukulele Festival, which is on June 19, 20, 21, & 22, 2025, at the beautiful Sorrento Centre in Sorrento, British Columbia. The festival features workshops with amazing faculty, concerts, jams, open mic opportunities, and more!
Register today so you can come and join us for a fabulous weekend of fun and learning!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b9q82fk/lp/a207a98d-4ec0-4065-b7db-eb21569ebf9e?source_id=312a260d-bd0d-45b6-9993-eb9dab02f546&source_type=em&c=s4FmtuXse22bxLkNG6D4gNISK2K4ecP_Q7EMVW8B3zSs6k-ShdAS6A==
Ukuleles at Sea with Gail MacDonald
Ukuleles Cruise in San Juan Islands, July 7-9, 2025
On our three day nautical journey, Gail will teach you skills and techniques to help you find your own musicality, with a focus on training your ear to “Play by Heart”. Geared towards Intermediate Level players, we’ll explore the fretboard above 1st position; develop an understanding of Music theory using the circle fifths as our guide; take a deeper dive into some classic songs; and enhance and embellish some familiar chords.
For more information, visit https://schoonerzodiac.com/cruises/multi-day-sails/ukuleles-at-sea/. Call 206-719-7622 to book a reservation.
Ukuleles Cruise in San Juan Islands, July 7-9, 2025
On our three day nautical journey, Gail will teach you skills and techniques to help you find your own musicality, with a focus on training your ear to “Play by Heart”. Geared towards Intermediate Level players, we’ll explore the fretboard above 1st position; develop an understanding of Music theory using the circle fifths as our guide; take a deeper dive into some classic songs; and enhance and embellish some familiar chords.
For more information, visit https://schoonerzodiac.com/cruises/multi-day-sails/ukuleles-at-sea/. Call 206-719-7622 to book a reservation.
The Langely Ukulele Association presents the
First Annual Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival - Ukuleles Across the Pacific
September 25, 26, 27, 2025
Fort Langely National Historic Site
BC, Canada
https://langleyevents.ca/
First Annual Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival - Ukuleles Across the Pacific
September 25, 26, 27, 2025
Fort Langely National Historic Site
BC, Canada
https://langleyevents.ca/
The Purple Book is Here!
First there was the Yellow Book. Then the Blue Book. Now... the Purple Book! Jim Beloff has done it again! Just released - "The Daily Ukulele - Another Year: Yet Another 365 More Great Songs for Better Living".
The new book (with a purple cover) is full of popular songs you'll recognize. Head to your favorite music store to get a copy!
First there was the Yellow Book. Then the Blue Book. Now... the Purple Book! Jim Beloff has done it again! Just released - "The Daily Ukulele - Another Year: Yet Another 365 More Great Songs for Better Living".
The new book (with a purple cover) is full of popular songs you'll recognize. Head to your favorite music store to get a copy!
BUG jam leaders needed! If you'd like to lead the first half, second half, or all of a jam, e-mail us!
Looking for a place to start? Look at the Beginner Handout page for handouts and lists of different songs to download.
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