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2023 GMUG
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Friday & Saturday, November 10 & 11
www.GMUG.us or www.GreatMinnesotaUkeGathering.com
www.GMUG.us or www.GreatMinnesotaUkeGathering.com
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GMUG Skill Levels
Of Workshops, Concerts, Open Mic and Jams
Of Workshops, Concerts, Open Mic and Jams
To assure that ukulele players from absolute beginners to advanced players have Workshops, Concerts, Jams, and an Open Mic appropriate for their Skill Level, the 2023 GMUG has four skill levels. Plus, We will have more than one workshop at the same time in the Saturday time slots to accommodate the different skill levels.
Friday GMUG
Workshops, Concert, Open Mic and Jam
Workshops, Concert, Open Mic and Jam
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7-8 p.m Friday Annie Savage
Vocal Harmony Workshop/Jam - Europa Room This one is an all sing! Participants will learn the basics playing and singing at the same time and singing/composing harmonies on the spot. We will use the folk music school of thought where the melody is taught (and sung) by ear first, then the tenor line, and finally the baritone. This is an award winning workshop that has been a popular one at camps at which Annie teaches. Come with an instrument or just bring your voice! It's open to any and everyone! |
Saturday GMUG
Workshops, Concerts and Jams
Workshops, Concerts and Jams
9:15-10:15 a.m.
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Learn and Actually Play the Ukulele - Step 1 - Dale and Brenda Moe - Conf Rm B
A 3 Step approach to learning and playing the ukulele From an absolute beginner to a ukulele player jamming with others. Dale and Brenda are masters at making all of this understandable, non-threatening and FUN! Step 1 is for new or newer players, or those who are just getting back into playing a ukulele. Loaner ukuleles are available. Let the volunteers at the GMUG registration table in the Regency Ballroom (not the FALL JAM ticket table) know that you would like a loaner. |
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Chords, Arpeggios, and Scales - Annie Savage - Regency
All things aside...there really isn't that much difference between music theory and folk music. We promise. This workshop is designed to help folks draw the connection between very basic music theory and what they already know really well. Spoiler alert: chords ARE arpeggios without patience. And scales? They are the vitamins and minerals of playing because all tunes are made up of them. All things music theory but broken into bite-sized- albeit slightly nerdy- pieces of forever useful information about why your old piano teacher wanted you to practice those etudes! |
10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Making A Song Your Own - Ukester Brown - Conf Rm D
Using one fun song and one chord shape to get us started in the climb up the fretboard. Here are the things Ukester has learned to help you take your favorite song up to the next level and leaving your mark on a song. |
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Blues Style Ukulele - Lil Rev - Regency - Join Lil Rev for a fun hour of blues on the uke. We'll learn all about 12 & 8 bar progressions, how to add boogie notes to chords, the blues scale and how to add a simple triplet stroke to your blues.
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Moving on Up - Step 2 - Conf Rm B - Dale and Brenda
will take you into playing songs with the skills you learned in Step 1. |
Lunch
11:30-12:45 - Bring lunch to the Regency and listen to the . . .
Minneapolis Youth Ukulele Orchestra Concert
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12:00-12:30 p.m. - Regency
The Minneapolis youth ukulele orchestra is a fun opportunity for young people to play fun songs in a group. We work hard, but have a playful approach, incorporating kazoos, singing, clapping and egg shakers. Participants learn how to play collaboratively with each other, at the same tempo, listening to one another and having harmonizing parts. We rehearse weekly in a large group and will have three performances this year. The mission of the Minneapolis Youth Orchestra is to promote access to the world of music through ukulele education and performance opportunities. The vision is to expand access to ukulele education and performance through community outreach programs and partnerships. |
1:00-4:30 p.m.
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1:00-2:00 p.m. - Moving on Up - Step 3 - Conf Rm B - Dale and Brenda
Dale and Brenda will take you into playing songs with others using the skills you learned in Steps 1 & 2. It's jamming time! This is where the fun really ramps up! |
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1:00 to 3:15 with break - The Free-Strings...moving from melody to magic! - Annie Savage - Regency
The Free-Strings is a method designed to help folks get away from just playing the same old-same old and moving with careful steps into crafting your own breaks. We will use familiar melodies from free-strings.com and workshop attendee requests and use live demonstrations of those willing to bring in a tune they want to embellish! So come with your tunes and be ready to bring the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference! Intermediate- able to pick out single line melodies (or fake it really well)! |
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2:15-3:15 pa.m. — Intro to Barre Chording - Ukester Brown - Conf Rm B
This is hands on your uke and using a fun song to learn the basics of barre chords and how they send you up the neck. |
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3:30-4:30 p.m. - Essential Strums, Strokes & Tricks For Ukulele - Lil Rev - Regency
Let strum master Lil Rev show you the ins and outs of traditional strum hand techniques including: Roll Strokes, Triplets, and tremolo along with a fun collection of songs to with which to practice integrating your new techniques. |
Dinner
4:30-6:00 - Click here for list of local restaurants
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Lil Rev’s concert in the Regency at 6:00 p.m.
and Annie’s concert in the Europa at 7:30 p.m. |
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8:45-10:30 or so! - Novelty Songs Jam/Workshop - Lil Rev - Europa Room (Right after Annie’s concert and the Award Announcements)
Lil Rev’s popular Novelty Song class is a fun, well-rounded workshop that provides background on the evolution of the novelty numbers. Rev will combine this workshop with a jam featuring bawdy, naughty and double-entendre examples in blues, rock, Tin Pan Alley, Borscht Belt, Irish, and sailor songs. You’ll find a good variety of simple two, three, and four-chord tunes along with some cool circle of 5th stuff and a few Tin Pan Alley numbers for ukulele. Techniques include many cool novelty strokes including the fan stroke, the zig-zag stroke, the figure eight stroke, as well as all of the silly ukulele tricks. |
Information - Contact - [email protected]
Want to hear about ALL GMUG & Twin Cities Ukulele Club Jams & Events?
If you would like to receive email event notices about ALL of our Jams and other events, not just GMUG,
1. Send an email to [email protected].
2. Put Let Me Know About TC Uke Club Jams & Events in the subject.
3. Include both your first and last name, and
4. include both your city and state.
Want to hear about ALL GMUG & Twin Cities Ukulele Club Jams & Events?
If you would like to receive email event notices about ALL of our Jams and other events, not just GMUG,
1. Send an email to [email protected].
2. Put Let Me Know About TC Uke Club Jams & Events in the subject.
3. Include both your first and last name, and
4. include both your city and state.
The Great Minnesota Uke Gathering is Organized by the Twin Cities Ukulele Club GMUG Planning Group - Steve Forslund (Co-Chair), Tony Anthonisen (Co-Chair), Ryan Carlson, Don Harju, Ellen McInnes, Dwight Olinger, Karen Olson, Bruce Weaver, and Mickie Weaver