An Eight-Week Class with Liz Rabson Schnore
Saturdays at 2 - 3 PM: 9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7

Ukulele Ensemble is for anyone who wants to take their ukulele game to the next level. We will take a deep dive into creating arrangements for ensemble play, with a focus on performance. This class will cover rhythm, dynamics, and playing with authority, with tips for playing and singing at the same time. The arrangements will include parts for all levels and types of ukuleles. We will work on techniques for keeping things interesting both for you and for an audience. We will explore traditional ukulele music, and uke-friendly songs. We will learn a new song in each class, working on techniques to get off-book so that at the end of the class we will have a good selection of songs for an end-of-session recital.

To join this class you will need to know the basics of ukulele play, how to tune and be able to switch between chords. In addition to a ukulele, we recommend that you have a tuner and a ukulele strap. If you are an absolute beginner, we recommend that you take the Ukulele from Scratch class first.

Despite the rising costs and lower funding streams that are affecting cultural institutions, Jalopy still wants to be a home for everyone seeking to learn and develop their musical practice. Therefore, this semester, we are offering the classes based on a sliding scale, inviting each student to choose a price based on their income level. Those of you who can afford to pay more than the breakeven cost, will be making it feasible for Jalopy to give scholarships to those who cannot afford the courses.

Please note that these numbers are only suggestions, and you are free to pay what feels manageable and appropriate for you based on all your life's circumstances, not just annual income. As usual, you can inquire and apply for financial aid by emailing lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Sliding Scale Chart based on Annual income:

$0 - $20k / year: scholarship (partial or full depending on availability)

$20k-$30k / year: $300

$30k - $40k / year: $350

$40k -$50k / year: $400

$50k -70k / year: $450

$70k and up: $500

Liz Rabson Schnore is a Brooklyn-based musician steeped in the roots traditions of blues, country, and string band music. The daughter of acclaimed blueswoman Ann Rabson, Liz grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, but has called Brooklyn home for the past twenty-nine years. A multi-instrumentalist, she primarily plays ukulele, but also guitar, bass, and harmonica. You can find her performing with the Dirty Mother String Band and supporting other local artists as a side-woman. Liz shares her musical knowledge as a ukulele mentor and instructor. She's also a driving force in the Brooklyn music scene, organizing events like the Boathouse Jam and the Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions at the Gowanus Canal Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Her passion for ukulele, jamming, and folk/roots music makes her a vibrant presence in the community.

Liz Rabson Schnore

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