Let’s get ready to sing and strum in community!
The Fall Session starts on September 10th!
Every age and ability is welcome. We’ll learn a whole new set of songs and skills in a supportive environment. There will be a track for beginners (as well as some teaching assistants) and some interesting challenges for more advanced players – but everyone will play together!
Our inspiration comes from the fantastic Austin Ukulele Society. So much joy!
Classes: Thursdays, starting September 10!
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Ages: Kids 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult
Location: The Angel Nyack, 18 South Broadway in Nyack (enter on Burd Street side entrance)
Meet Autumn Hill
The Rockland Ukulele Orchestra will be led by Autumn Hill with support from two teaching assistants. Autumn is a music therapist at Music for Life in Central Nyack. She has also been a stage manager for theatrical performances, has taught private instrumental lessons, and volunteered in various community programs through hospitals, churches, and local organizations.
“I am so excited for the opportunity to lead the Rockland Ukulele Orchestra. I believe such experiences provide so much joy and connection for our communities. Plus, a real sense of accomplishment! I can’t wait to bring this experience to a new group of eager musicians.” – Autumn Hill
Meet Jeffrey Friedberg
Jeffrey will be assisting Autumn in running the weekly groups. He has been a music therapist for 30 years, has run The Bossy Frog Band for 25 years and loves building community through music. He is a 28 year resident of Upper Nyack.
“Who doesn’t love 50 people playing Ukulele and singing together! I can’t wait to build this community resource." - Jeffrey Friedberg
Check out the video from the first ever Uke-A-Palooza in Nyack, New York - a gathering of over 120 ukulele players coming together to strum and sing together. Pure joy!
The cost is $150 per student. This includes all the online materials – our special arrangements with supportive videos, picking patterns, chords, strumming patterns, and lyrics. Your card will be charged when you register, but if you decide after the first class that it's not for you, the full amount will be reimbursed. Scholarships also always available. To request scholarship, please email: hello@theangelnyack.com.
Ukuleles to borrow or buy
Get a 10% discount at the Rock Shop in Nyack when you mention this program
Questions?
Email: hello@theangelnyack.com or call (845) 608 4353
The Angel Nyack is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation located at 18 S. Broadway, Nyack NY. All proceeds from this program support the building’s arts and community programs, including Soup Angels. Your personal information is never shared, given or sold to anyone, ever!
This project is made possible with funds from Arts Alive, a regrant program of ArtsWestchester with support from the Office of the Governor, the New York State Legislature, and the New York State Council on the Arts.