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Bring your own picnic to this outdoor musical service at Temple B’rith Kodesh; drinks & dessert provided.
We're so happy to returning to one of the favorite events of the summer: cruising the Erie Canal on the Colonial Belle while singing and playing along, led by the Rochester Ukulele Orchestra. These events have always sold out, so buy your ticket asap (and definitely before the July 5th deadline!)
Meet up at 6:00pm to board at 6:15pm (we will be pulling away from the dock by 6:30pm, so don't be late!) Note: You may be delayed by trains crossing Main St. in Fairport
Place: 400 Packett's Landing (behind the Village Hall), Fairport, NY 14450 Tel. (585) 223-9470
Ample FREE parking is available.
The boat cruises RAIN or SHINE and has a huge open upper deck and enclosed lower deck "just in case." Cash bar available on board and snacks are available to purchase.
The following items are NOT permitted: • Any outside beverages. All beverages (including bottled water) must be purchased through Colonial Belle per our NYS Liquor License requirements. • Any outside food. • Smoking and/or vaping anywhere onboard per US Coastguard regulations
What to Bring:
1. Your Daily Ukulele Books 1 & 2 (if you have them). We will have a few spare copies to borrow.
2. A music stand, if you have one. Binder Clips or clothespins to keep the pages in place if it is windy.
Tickets are $30/each and can be purchased online here. Questions? flowercityukefest@gmail.com
Thank you so much to Bernunzio Uptown Music for sponsoring the Ukulele Cruise. Bernunzio's is located in the heart of Rochester at 122 East Avenue, and is a great resource for all things ukulele, as well as banjo, mandolin, guitar and more.
6 Wednesdays, July 19-August 23, 2023
7:30-8:30 pm
Ages 10-adult, intermediate to advanced level
Jazz up your playing by learning chords and licks associated with great jazz playing and put that new knowledge to use in some classic songs, including “All the Things You Are” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” Chord and lyric sheets will be provided.
Fee: $15 registration fee; $108* tuition; $84 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein. (Fees are as of Summer 2023.) * Click here for information about Hochstein Tuition Assistance.
6 Wednesdays, July 19-August 23, 2023
6:30-7:30 pm
Ages 10-adult, beginners
Are you looking for a fun, accessible way to start learning music? Well, the ukulele is the perfect instrument to develop musical skills while playing in a group with others! Join ukulele master Randy Pollok in this intergenerational class with the emphasis on learning basic chords and songs in a welcoming environment that fosters a positive attitude and a sense of community with other class members. Grab your children, your spouse/partner, family members, and friends and join together in this enjoyable way to make music together!
NOTE: Participants need to provide their own ukuleles (concert, tenor, or soprano size) and purchase The Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living (yellow book) by Jim Beloff.
Fee: $15 registration fee; $108* tuition; $84 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein. (Fees are as of Summer 2023.) * Learn more about our Tuition Assistance by clicking here.
The Rochester Ukulele Orchestra (RUO) plays everything from folk and classical to pop and rock music throughout the Rochester area - we’re playing a fun, free set at the Seymour Library in Brockport.
Join us for Rochester Ukulele Support Group (RUSG). We are a Ukulele-Centered group that enjoys strumming and singing together. We meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11 am "in-person" at Bernunzio Uptown Music. ZOOM access is also available. Contact Julie for the link.
ABOUT RUSG
1. RUSG is free
2. We use the Daily Ukulele Books 1 & 2 for our song selections. These are available to purchase in the store.
3. Please bring a ukulele and a music stand, if you have one. Ukes are available to try out, as well.
4. Musician and teacher, Randy Pollok, is our leader. A small tip for Randy is a nice gesture, but not required.
Spring Session: Beatles A-Z, Part II
6 Saturdays, April 15-May 20, 2023
3:30-4:30 pm
Ages 10-adult, intermediate to advanced level
Love the Beatles? Join ukulele teacher Randy Pollok for a fun intermediate/advanced ukulele class exploring the Beatles catalog in alphabetical order, A-Z, focusing on tunes that aren't readily available in the normal ukulele books. Randy will walk you through songs including “Anna (Go to Him),” “Another Girl,” “Baby’s in Black,” and more. Sign up here.
Special Offer! Sign up for both Beatles A-Z sessions, before October 14, and save $20.
Fee: $10 registration fee; $108* tuition per 6-week session; $84 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein. (Fees are as of Fall 2022.)
Are you looking for a fun, accessible way to start learning music? Well, the ukulele is the perfect instrument to develop musical skills while learning in a group with others! Join ukulele master Randy Pollok in this intergenerational class with the emphasis on learning basic chords and songs in a welcoming environment that fosters a positive attitude and a sense of community with other class members. Grab your children, your spouse/partner, family members, and friends and join together in this enjoyable way to make music together! Sign up here.
Spring Session: 6 Saturdays, April 15-May 20, 2023
2:30-3:30 pm
Ages 10-adult; beginners
Fee: $10 registration fee; $108* tuition per 6-week session; $84 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein. (Fees are as of Fall 2022.)
NOTE: Participants need to provide their own ukuleles (concert, tenor, or soprano size) and purchase The Daily Ukulele, Volume 1 by Jim Beloff.
Come out to hear some fun songs with The Rochester Ukulele Orchestra in the casual, comfortable atmosphere of The Little Cafe.
Fall Session: Beatles A-Z, Part I
6 Saturdays, October 15-November 19, 2022
Spring Session: Beatles A-Z, Part II
6 Saturdays, April 15-May 20, 2023
Love the Beatles? Join ukulele teacher Randy Pollok for a fun intermediate/advanced ukulele class exploring the Beatles catalog in alphabetical order, A-Z, focusing on tunes that aren't readily available in the normal ukulele books. Randy will walk you through songs including “Anna (Go to Him),” “Another Girl,” “Baby’s in Black,” and more. Sign up here.
Special Offer! Sign up for both Beatles A-Z sessions, before October 14, and save $20.
Fee: $10 registration fee; $108* tuition per 6-week session; $84 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein. (Fees are as of Fall 2022.)
* Click here for information about our Tuition Assistance.
Are you looking for a fun, accessible way to start learning music? Well, the ukulele is the perfect instrument to develop musical skills while learning in a group with others! Join ukulele master Randy Pollok in this intergenerational class with the emphasis on learning basic chords and songs in a welcoming environment that fosters a positive attitude and a sense of community with other class members. Grab your children, your spouse/partner, family members, and friends and join together in this enjoyable way to make music together! Sign up here.
Fall Session: 6 Saturdays, October 15-November 19, 2022
2:30-3:30 pm
Ages 10-adult; beginners
Fee: $10 registration fee; $108* tuition per 6-week session; $84 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein. (Fees are as of Fall 2022.) Click here for information about our Tuition Assistance.
NOTE: Participants need to provide their own ukuleles (concert, tenor, or soprano size) and purchase The Daily Ukulele, Volume 1 by Jim Beloff.
6 Saturdays, April 9-May 21, 2022
3:30-4:30 pm
Join ukulele master Randy Pollok for this fun intermediate/advanced ukulele class where you’ll learn to sing and play your favorite blues songs and explore the world of improvisation.
Fee: $10 registration fee; $102* tuition per session; $78 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein. (Fees are as of Fall 2021.)
Are you looking for a fun, accessible way to start learning music? Well, the ukulele is the perfect instrument to develop musical skills while learning in a group with others! Join ukulele master Randy Pollok in this intergenerational class with the emphasis on learning basic chords and songs in a welcoming environment that fosters a positive attitude and a sense of community with other class members. Grab your children, your spouse/partner, family members, and friends and join together in this enjoyable way to make music together!
NOTE: Participants need to provide their own ukuleles (concert, tenor, or soprano size) and purchase The Daily Ukulele, Volume 1 by Jim Beloff.
Spring Session: April 9 - May 21, 2022 (except on April 23, 2022)
2:30-3:30 pm
Ages 10-adult; beginners
Fee: $10 registration fee; $102* tuition per session; $78 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein. (Fees are as of Fall 2021.)
* Click here for information about our Tuition Assistance.
6 Wednesdays, July 7-August 11, 2021
7:30-8:30 pm
Ages 10-adult, intermediate to advanced level
Come study the music of beloved classic animated children’s movies, arranged for ukulele. Ukulele master Randy Pollok leads this fun intermediate/advanced ukulele class. Chord and lyric sheets will be provided. Find details and sign up here.
Fee: $10 registration fee; $102* tuition; $78 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein. (Fees are as of Summer 2021.)
6 Wednesdays, July 7-August 11, 2021
6:15-7:15 pm
Ages 10-adult, beginners
Are you looking for a fun, accessible way to start learning music? Well, the ukulele is the perfect instrument to develop musical skills while playing in a group with others! Join ukulele master Randy Pollok in this intergenerational class with the emphasis on learning basic chords and songs in a welcoming environment that fosters a positive attitude and a sense of community with other class members. Grab your children, your spouse/partner, family members, and friends and join together in this enjoyable way to make music together!
NOTE: Participants need to provide their own ukuleles (concert, tenor, or soprano size) and purchase The Daily Ukulele, Volume 1 by Jim Beloff.
Are you looking for a fun, accessible way to start learning music? Well, the ukulele is the perfect instrument to develop musical skills while learning in a group with others! Join ukulele master Randy Pollok in this intergenerational class with the emphasis on learning basic chords and songs in a welcoming environment that fosters a positive attitude and a sense of community with other class members. Grab your children, your spouse/partner, family members, and friends and join together in this enjoyable way to make music together!
NOTE: This class is being offered virtually. Online instruction with Hochstein is easy! To find out more about the technical requirements, click here. Participants need to provide their own ukuleles (concert, tenor, or soprano size) and purchase The Daily Ukulele, Volume 1 by Jim Beloff.
Spring Session: 6 Saturdays, April 24 - May 29, 2021
2:00-3:00 pm
Ages 10-adult; beginners
Details about registration, costs, and tuition assistance are available through The Hochstein School.
Meet with us the second Saturday every month at 11am to learn tunes, new techniques and share info about the world of ukulele. Join in the fun and experience the joy of the ukulele!! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.
THEME: "Spring is in the Air"
Email Randy for the Zoom link and song list.
An informal hour of singing and strumming simple tunes geared toward the beginner but open to all players.
Bring a ukulele if you have one (or you can borrow one from Bernunzio).
Join us every 3rd Saturday @ 11am
Bernunzio Uptown Music
122 East Ave.
Free Parking in the East End Garage (usually)
This is a one-hour event so please try to arrive a few minutes early to get set up and ready to play.
Meet with us the second Saturday every month at 11am to learn tunes, new techniques and share info about the world of ukulele. Bring your ukulele or borrow one for the evening! Join in the fun and experience the joy of the ukulele!! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.
An informal hour of singing and strumming simple tunes geared toward the beginner but open to all players.
Bring a ukulele if you have one (or you can borrow one from Bernunzio).
Join us every 3rd Saturday @ 11am
Bernunzio Uptown Music
122 East Ave.
Free Parking in the East End Garage (usually)
This is a one-hour event so please try to arrive a few minutes early to get set up and ready to play.
Meet with us the second Saturday every month at 11am to learn tunes, new techniques and share info about the world of ukulele. Bring your ukulele or borrow one for the evening! Join in the fun and experience the joy of the ukulele!! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.
An informal hour of singing and strumming simple tunes geared toward the beginner but open to all players.
Bring a ukulele if you have one (or you can borrow one from Bernunzio).
Join us every 3rd Saturday @ 11am
Bernunzio Uptown Music
122 East Ave.
Free Parking in the East End Garage (usually)
This is a one-hour event so please try to arrive a few minutes early to get set up and ready to play.
Meet with us the second Saturday every month at 11am to learn tunes, new techniques and share info about the world of ukulele. Bring your ukulele or borrow one for the evening! Join in the fun and experience the joy of the ukulele!! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.
An informal hour of singing and strumming simple tunes geared toward the beginner but open to all players.
Bring a ukulele if you have one (or you can borrow one from Bernunzio).
Join us every 3rd Saturday @ 11am
Bernunzio Uptown Music
122 East Ave.
Free Parking in the East End Garage (usually)
This is a one-hour event so please try to arrive a few minutes early to get set up and ready to play.
Meet with us the second Saturday every month at 11am to learn tunes, new techniques and share info about the world of ukulele. Bring your ukulele or borrow one for the evening! Join in the fun and experience the joy of the ukulele!! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.
An informal hour of singing and strumming simple tunes geared toward the beginner but open to all players.
Bring a ukulele if you have one (or you can borrow one from Bernunzio).
Join us every 3rd Saturday @ 11am
Join us on for this online event through Zoom. Sign up for the Bernunzio Ukulele Email list to receive the invitation with streaming information.
This is a one-hour event so please try to arrive a few minutes early to get set up and ready to play.
Are you looking for a fun, accessible way to start learning music? Well, the ukulele is the perfect instrument to develop musical skills while playing in a group with others! Join ukulele master Randy Pollok in this intergenerational class with the emphasis on learning basic chords and songs in a welcoming environment that fosters a positive attitude and a sense of community with other class members. Grab your children, your spouse/partner, family members, and friends and join together in this enjoyable way to make music together!
This class will be held via Zoom. A Zoom-compatible device is required for participation, such as a smartphone, laptop, or tablet that has a basic video recording capability and a microphone.
NOTE: Participants need to provide their own ukuleles (concert, tenor, or soprano size) and purchase The Daily Ukulele, Volume 1 by Jim Beloff.
Find details and registration information online here from The Hochstein School.
An informal hour of singing and strumming simple tunes geared toward the beginner but open to all players.
Bring a ukulele if you have one (or you can borrow one from Bernunzio).
Join us every 3rd Saturday @ 11am
Join us on Zoom. Sign up for the Bernunzio Ukulele Email list to receive the invitation with streaming information.
This is a one-hour event so please try to arrive a few minutes early to get set up and ready to play.
Learn to play the blues on the ukulele! Most of the songs you hear on the radio have some basis in the blues, which is an important part of American music history and a major influence on most modern popular music. But what exactly is the blues?
Over the six weeks, you will learn techniques to introduce you to blues songs, how they work, and how to play them – including blues scales and chord patterns, beginning improvisation, bending, and other techniques. The course will delve deeply into a few songs demonstrating the ideas and skills that will give you a good foundation to continue to explore blues music in your playing beyond the class.
This class will be held via Zoom. A Zoom-compatible device is required for participation, such as a smartphone, laptop, or tablet that has a basic video recording capability and a microphone.
Find details and registration information online here from The Hochstein School.
An informal hour of singing and strumming simple tunes geared toward the beginner but open to all players.
Bring a ukulele if you have one (or you can borrow one from Bernunzio).
Join us every 3rd Saturday @ 11am
Bernunzio Uptown Music
122 East Ave.
Free Parking in the East End Garage (usually)
This is a one-hour event so please try to arrive a few minutes early to get set up and ready to play.
