Royal City Ukulele Ensemble

Laughter, song, and dance create emotional and spiritual connection; they remind us of the one thing that truly matters when we are searching for comfort, celebration, inspiration, or healing:
we are not alone. – Brené Brown

Learn. Play. Connect.

Do you want to learn to make music as part of a group?
Build your skills on ‘ukulele?
Join the Royal City Ukulele Ensemble program, now in its 11th year!
(Ages 18+, limited spaces)

Become a member of the Royal City Ukulele Ensemble!

The Basics:

  • Weekly classes that build repertoire, music literacy skills, musicianship and competency.

  • Songs are in multiple, differentiated parts for ‘ukulele (+ voice).

  • There are occasional performance opportunities or recordings so you are expected to practise!

  • Repertoire is diverse. Be prepared to learn anything from Top 40 tunes to ‘80s cover songs, vaudeville ditties to 1950’s rockabilly, classical music to big band swing…you’ll never know what’s coming up next.

  • Minimum of 30 classes over the season

Requirements:

Although we welcome players of a range of abilities, participants should be comfortable playing at minimum confident beginner level. In addition, you should have completed either the Notes and More Level 1 online class, or James Hill’s The Ukulele Way Levels 1 and 2, or have equivalent background/ability on the ‘ukulele and with music literacy. An informal interview with program director, Cynthia Kinnunen, is required before registration is confirmed.

This ensemble program presently supports ‘ukuleles in C6 tuning only. Low G tuning preferred but not mandatory.

Program Details and Registration:

The Royal City Ukulele Ensemble runs from mid-September through early June on Tuesday evenings. A full season commitment is required (there is no entrance mid-year).
We are full for the 2024-25 Season but please reach out if you’d like to inquire about next season. Registration takes place in early July for new members.

Book the RCUE for your event!

Would you like the Royal City Ukulele Ensemble to bring some ‘ukulele joy to your event or venue?

RCUE enjoys sharing ‘ukulele happiness at a wide variety of events and locations! Stipends are welcomed as the RCUE uses funds raised from performances to support our local music education initiative donating instruments and resources to elementary schools in our district.

Get in touch with Cynthia to learn more and discuss your event.

Check out some of our virtual ensemble recordings from the last two years on our RCUE YouTube playlist.