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Salem, MA – Salem Ukulele Magic will sponsor the first Ukulele Melee held in Salem on November 14 from 12 to 5 pm. All events will take place in the Salem State University music and dance department located at 71 Loring Avenue on the Harrington Campus. The Ukulele Melee attracts musicians from all over New England and will bring together ukulele enthusiasts at all levels, including those interested in learning how to play. Ukuleles will be provided.
“Our goal this year is to provide plenty of playing activities as well as instructional options for ukulele lovers of varying abilities,” states Melissa Graham, founder of Salem Ukulele Magic and the Hamilton based youth group, String Jam.
Headlining the Ukulele Melee this year is talented soloist and ukulele social media sensation, Victoria Kolasinski, known online as Jiggy with Viggy (@jiggywithviggy). She will both perform and teach a workshop.
The Melee will include a plethora of playing and learning opportunities from open mic performances to multi-ability workshops, play a-longs and informal jamming sessions. Vendors will offer their ukulele wares, a Ukulele Genius Bar will provide guidance for beginners, and a Ukulele Flea Market will round out a robust afternoon of festivities.
Workshops currently slated include: Easiest Picking and Strumming for Absolute Beginners; The Golden Age of Ukulele 1920s Music; Hearing Chord Changes by Ear; Music to Engage Children; Music for Swifties and Other Current Music; Hawaiian Vamps and Strums - The Secret to Authentic Hawaiian Jam Sessions; Working Up the Fretboard; and Strum and Drum by Victoria Kolasinski.
The event is free and open to the public with a suggested donation (cash only) of $10 for adults and $20 for families to benefit the Salem State Center for Creative and Performing Arts. Event sponsors include Salem State music and dance department, Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry (headline artist), The Guitar Center, Creative Collective, and Salem Main Streets.
Mark the date on your calendar and join a fun-filled, festive afternoon!
For further information, please contact Liz Vago at lizvago@aol.com or 617.962.1679. For more information on Salem Ukulele Magic, and Melee updates, including ordering information for this year’s pumpkin orange Ukulele Melee t-shirts, please visit their website.