Rockin' Redhawks Ukulele Band

  • Auditions for the Rockin' Redhawk Ukulele Band (4th-5th grades) begin in late August!
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  • Rockin' Redhawks Ukulele Band AUDITIONS

    TUESDAY MORNING AUDITION DATES

    (choose only ONE)

    August 20th (7:25 AM- 8:15 AM) 

    August 27th (7:25 AM - 8:15 AM)

    September 3rd (7:25 AM - 8:15 AM) 

    *Music Room

    *Auditions are conducted in small groups (usually 6-8 students.) 

    *Auditioning students should submit an audition packet completed by parent/guardian (Audition Form) and their classroom teacher (Recommendation Form.) 

    *Google Slide Link to Audition Materials: Audition Materials and Process

    *Students will review all audition material in their regularly scheduled music class each week. 

     

     
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Ukulele Practice Links

File Link to Audition Packet

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About the group . . .

  • The Rockin' Redhawks Ukulele Band is an auditioned group of 25 students from our 4th and 5th grade classes.  Ukulele band practice meets every week before school on Tuesdays from 7:25 AM - 8:15 AM.

    TIPS FOR PURCHASING A UKULELE

    At Richland Elementary, we have a classroom set of soprano ukuleles for music classes and ukulele clinics.

    If you are interested in purchasing a ukulele for your child to practice at home, here are some pointers for purchasing a quality beginner instrument. 

    1) Amazon purchases: carefully read reviews and return policies.  Be mindful, manufacturing standards can quickly change with lesser-known brands.  

    2) Try to purchase a well-known brand.  Here are some suggestions for soprano ukuleles with approximate price points.  Larger concert and tenor-sized ukuleles add approximately $20 to the base-line price of soprano ukuleles.

    3) Remember, the most important considerations for a beginner's instrument are: a pleasing tone quality, the instrument's ability to stay in tune, and durability.

    Shopping Links

    Makala Soprano Ukuleles  (variety of colors, stays in tune, pleasant tone, and durable.)

    Link: Makala Soprano

    Link: Makala Soprano Shark (West Music)

    Link: Makala Soprano Shark (Amazon)

    Link: Makala Soprano Dolphin (West Music)

    Link: Makala Soprano Dolphin (Amazon)

    More affordable options

    Link: Amazon Hola Soprano (w/ padded bag & accessories) 

    Link: Hola Soprano Uke with carrying sack and accessories

    Link: Donner Concert Ukulele

    Link: Westwood Soprano  This is the West Music Brand. Makala brand is more durable, but this instrument (Westwood) has a pleasing sound, stays in tune, and includes buttons for a strap. 

    Affordable "Outdoor Style" Ukuleles

    Link:Kala Waterman (around $45+)

    Additional Quality Brands

    Kala 

    Cordoba

    Ibanez

    Fender

    We welcome additional suggestions to add to this list!
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