Video from September 21, 2013 performance

We had a great time performing at one of our favorite venues, the Santa Monica YMCA. Here are some videos of the event. Thanks to all the ensemblers who were able to participate. All that extra practice together really helps. It is always so much fun to play together! 

Video Highlights of Java Jam at Coffee Connection

Here are some highlights from our August 8, 2013 performance at the Coffee Connection. What a great opportunity to play a full set of songs. What a pleasant courtyard to perform in. I look forward to playing there again.

Thanks to the Coffee Connection for inviting us, and thanks to all the Westside Ukulele Ensemble members that were able to participate on such short notice. Nice job!

We will be doing a public practice in the same courtyard at the first WUE meeting in September if weather permits. Thank you Coffee Connection for being such generous hosts for our group!

Bonus Practice for July 30th

We are going to have a bonus practice meeting on Tuesday July 30th at the regular time and place. We will be preparing for the upcoming Venice BBQ performance, so Star Spangled Banner, Eleanor Rigby, and 76 Trombones will be on the agenda. We will probably play a few other songs too, so hope you can all make it.

Westside Ukulele Ensemble performs at Santa Monica YMCA

Another sucessful, fun filled perfomance featuring The Tennessee Waltz, Sukiyaki, and Ode to Joy. Thanks to all who made it out today. It was a lot of fun.

Next YMCA Santa Monica Performance March 23, 2013

Hi Group

Our next YMCA Santa Monica performance is March 23rd at 3:00. Hope you can all make it. Give some thought to what we want to play. It would be nice to offer new pieces this time, but I don't think they would mind if we repeated one from last year.

Last night we played through the following songs: Blue Moon, Sophisticated Hula, Lollipop Guild, Tennessee Waltz, Apache, Eleanor Rigby, Sleigh Ride, 76 Trombones, Ode to Joy, and Sukiyaki (and added Wagon Wheel and All of Me for fun). I think we should polish up 3 songs for the Y performance. Think about what you would like to perform. The only ones in the list above that we haven't done for a YMCA performance are Apache, Tennessee Waltz, Sukiyaki and 76 Trombones. We also haven't performed So Nice yet, so that is another contender.

Peter played is work-in-progress arrangement of Appalachia Waltz, and I think that would be a really nice addition. I hope to work up Over the Rainbow/ Wonderful World and Bethena if I can carve some time out for it.

So, that's the latest! If you find any good songs, feel free to bring them, or if you want to try your hand at arranging something, please do!