Ukulele Getaway

July 5-7, 2013 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Whether you've been playing the ukulele for years or you've never picked a musical instrument up in your life, there's no denying the appeal of the world's happiest instrument. Participants in Britt's Ukulele Getaway will join a stellar faculty and fellow uke-thusiasts for three days of happy music that will feel like a vacation - without even leaving the Rogue Valley!

With workshops for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players, participants will finger-pick, strum, sing (not required!), write, jam, and most of all - make music. Instructors will facilitate the exploration of Hawaiian, bluegrass, country, rock, pop, jazz, and everything in-between.

Faculty:
Jim D'Ville
Guido Heistek
Tish McFadden
Bryan Holley
Ben Gaskin
Jeff Kloetzel
and others to be announced

What to expect from the Ukulele Getaway:
Attendees participate in all-group sessions and get to select individual workshops to attend each day. We'll also have open mic opportunities and jam sessions during the day and possibly after-hours. Lunch is included in the tuition fee. Participants will also receive a workbook with chord patterns, charts, and all sorts of goodies to keep their strumming up after the Getaway ends.

Appropriate age and skill level:
Ukulele Getaway is for musicians ages 6 through adult, and for students of all experience levels. Beginners are welcome.

What should I bring:
Participants should bring a ukulele, a tuner and a smile! Don't have a ukulele yet? Don't worry! You can pick one up from any music store in the Rogue Valley.

Ukulele Getaway Starter Pack Special - Cripple Creek in Ashland is offering a Kala mahogany soprano uke with gig bag for $69.95 (regularly sells for $99.95). Students are eligible for this deal with proof of registration.

All-inclusive fee: $250 per person. Fee includes three days of instruction plus course workbook, lunch for all three days and camp t-shirt.

Parent/Child Track (for children under 12 and a caregiver): $250 -  cost includes parent & child and is for specific family workshops. Additional children under 12 may attend the parent/child track for a $50 fee per child. This track includes a special set of workshops specifically for parents and children to learn to play together, and there are plenty of opportunities for those in the parent/child track to participate in all-group sessions and other workshops too! 

Camp location:
Jacksonville Elementary

How to apply:
-Applications accepted online
-Application Fee: $50. If accepted, the full fee is applied to tuition. If not accepted, $25 will be refunded.
-We ask for general information and music background

Questions?:
Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page for general information on all camps. Please contact Rachel Jones, Director of Education and Community Engagement, for more information from our Contact Us page or call 541-779-0847 x122.