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Join us for the 1st annual E Ho'omau (to perpetuate) 'Ukulele Workshop & Retreat in the the heart of beautiful Sonoma Valley Wine Country at Westerbeke Ranch
for 3 days and 2 nights. 'Ukulele or Hawaiian feather lei workshop fee includes all materials, all gourmet meals, shared
accommodations, and all extra activities like Saturday evening concert, kanikapila
sessions, wine tasting, and Q&A discussion
and ukulele display with several local custom ukulele
builders.
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**Limited Space Available** |
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'Ukulele Workshop
with Kimo Hussey and Tim Dang
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Our workshop will emphasize practice techniques and learning songs. The workshop
will provide you workable, easy to apply practice techniques which will provide
balance between left hand activity, right hand activity and adherence to applicable
music theory principles. The overall goal is to reduce the amount of time it takes
to learn new music. Workshop is applicable to all levels of playing ability.
Your Instructors
Kimo Hussey and Tim Dang form an incomparable combination of ukulele instruction
backed by decades of
facilitating workshops, live entertainment worldwide, professional
recordings and great empathy for students interested in enhancing their enjoyment
of music. Come with instruments tuned, ready for some hard work and all the capacity
in the world to laugh and have fun!!!
Kimo Hussey, Executive Director of the Pacific Music Foundation, has 30 + years
experience in training as well as facilitating workshops in various disciplines.
He is degreed in music (choral conducting), published, recorded and quite experienced
in vocal and instrumental performance worldwide. His knowledge and experience with
the ukulele spans 50 years and has resulted in consistent and numerous invitations
from friends, referrals, promoters and festival planners to share his music through
concerts and workshops.
If you play Hawaiian music, you are sure to know the "He Mele Aloha" songbook
(dark blue cover) co-authored by Kimo Hussey. More information
on Kimo visit his website at www.kimohussey.com
Tim Dang has been playing music for over 30 years on instruments as diverse as the
piano, flute, guitar, `ukulele and charango (a South American instrument
made from the back of an armadillo). He has studied with the masters of Hawaiian
music -- including George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Cyril Pahinui, Ozzie Kotani,
Daniel Ho and Herb Ohta, Jr. -- and works closely with Hawaiian music labels and
artists to promote their music online and broaden their audience. Tim teaches and
plays Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele in San Francisco.
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Feather Lei Workshop
with Herman Tachera
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Feather lei workshop includes lecture and all materials. We will be
making a traditional feather lei using dyed goose feathers.
Your Instructor
Herman Tachera has been a Hawaiian feather artisan for the past ten
years and has created numerous feather lei, kahili and 'uli'uli. He has
studied his craft with Paulette Kahalepuna and Mary Lou Kekuewa,
Michael Vieira and kumu hula Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu. He has received
recognition and endorsement as a feather lei teacher from Hawaiian
Feather Arts masters, Paulette Kalepuna and Mary Lou Kekuewa.
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Location / Accommodations
Westerbeke Ranch - Sonoma, California -www.westranch.com.
1 hour from San Francisco, East Bay, and Sacramento; Hot tub, pool, & massage department;
Fresh & healthy cuisine;
“Lush garden paths, amid native oaks, lead to congenial shared accommodations and spacious meetings rooms. Gourmet meals are specially prepared and served in our beautiful California mission styled dining room, outdoor patio, or at poolside. The natural environment is unique and private, leaving guests feeling revived after enjoying the hot tub, pool, and therapeutic massage.”
Westerbeke Ranch offers shared accommodations in charming and comfortably furnished redwood cabins.
Delightful paths lead to the cabins which are nestled in the gardens above the pool area. Each cabin has
a series of bedrooms with each bedroom having its own bathroom and private entrance.
2300 Grove Street Sonoma, CA 95476
(
Google Map)
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Workshop/Retreat Dates
Both workshops are 3 days
and two nights starting 10:00 AM August 29th through August 31st 2008
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Additional Activities/Events
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Private onsite wine tasting - taste local wines of the valley
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Saturday evening concert with hula - relax poolside under the stars and enjoy the
smooth sounds of your ukulele instructors Kimo Hussey and Tim Dang. Lookout for additional
special guests!
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Nightly kanikapila sessions
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Lei Hulu (feather lei) Exhibit
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Ukulele display and Q&A discussion with several local custom ukulele builders;
test drive some of the best locally made custom ukes; we are expecting Tony Graziano of
Tony Graziano Ukuleles,
Mike DaSilva of
DaSilva Ukulele Co., and
Owen Holt of Road Toad Music
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Just Added!
The Saturday evening dinner concert will be a benefit
for ‘Ukulele Guild of Hawaii’s “Ukes for Kids” program and will feature
Kimo Hussey
and
Faith Ako*.
Tickets for the benefit will be sold separately (included for workshop attendees)
CHECK BACK for more information and
reservations for this event.
Ukes for Kids Program
*Congratulations to Faith for bringing home the Hawaii
Music Award for "Traditional Hawaiian Music" and "Best New Artist" (more info)
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Registration
$550 for 'Ukulele Workshop and $525 for Feather Lei Workshop includes all fees and materials ,
all gourmet meals, shared accommodations, and all extra activities.
Companion rate: $450 includes all except workshop sessions.
Download registration form here: Registration Form
For more workshop or registration details:
registration@hoomauukulele.com
Feather Lei Workshop: Herman Tachera @ 650-345-5882
Ukulele Workshop: Theresa Castro & Dave Tachera @ 415-515-3942
Check in: rooms become available at 9:00 AM on day of arrival; checkout at 3:00 PM on day of departure.
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Schedule
View Schedule
(Subject to Change)
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View/Download
Workshop Flyer
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What to Bring for the 'Ukulele Workshop |
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Your ukulele, a pen or pencil and tape recorder (optional )
Clothing: Swimwear,
sweater or jacket, long pants and walking
shoes advised if you want to explore. |
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What's the weather going to be like |
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Sonoma County averages 84 degress in August |
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What to Bring for the Feather Lei Workshop |
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You will be provided with all neccesary materials |
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Sponsored by:
’Õiwi Ukulele -
http:/ww.oiwiukulele.com
Pacific Music Foundation -
http://pmfhawaii.com |
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