On Wednesday 14th March, BUMS is hosting workshops by Canadian Ralph Shaw, a.k.a. The Ukulele Entertainer, as part of his tour of Australia.

There will be two workshops that evening:

1. 7pm: Melody Licks for Strummers – Ideas for bringing melody into your strumming
   Strummers can introduce melody into their playing. Use the well known arrangements of the songs you love to play to help you provide embellishments for your music. Students learn how to create their own arrangements by paying attention to the following elements of famous songs: energy, dynamics, rhythm, melody, bass and performance style
   This workshop covers various abilities and different levels will get something from it.
2. 8.15pm: Become the Performer You Want to Be
   Sooner or later we all find ourselves playing and singing for an audience. This workshop provides tools to make sure the odds for a successful show are on your side. Topics covered can include: Preparation, creating a set list, connecting to the audience, moving around on stage, microphone technique, stage fright, what to do when things go wrong and much more. This workshop takes place as a facilitated discussion without a set agenda. Attendees determine the topics and may be invited to perform for the group (but not mandatory). Suitable for all levels

Where: Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings Street, Coorparoo

Cost:

Members – Free
Non-members – $20 per workshop

RSVP: info@brisbaneukulele.com

In the Big Uke Jam at Coorparoo in March, BUMS is very proud to be supporting two BUMS members, Christine and Mark, as they raise funds and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation by taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave.

How? Well, for starters there will be an extra gold coin admission fee that is going directly to their fundraising efforts. Secondly, the evening will be full of Hair-related songs (so send your suggestions in!). Lastly, and most importantly, Christine and Mark will both be shaving their heads, courtesy of their special guests.

You can support them directly by donating to their individual sponsor banks: Christine Heinrich. You can also get involved by choosing to colour or shave your hair on the night too.

When: Wednesday 7 March, during our BUMS Big Uke Jam

Where: Coorparoo Bowls Club

Cost: Gold coin admission fee (in addition to standard entrance fee of $5 for visitors or free for members)

World’s Greatest Shave raises funds for the Leukaemia Foundation’s important work – providing free practical and emotional support to people with blood cancer and their families, as well as investing millions in research.