Intro to Ukulele w/ Mrs. Janette Horrocks

Expectations and Class Information

Note: Each child will be required to supply their own soprano ukulele for class. Mrs. Horrocks has arranged for a discount through King’s Music in Abbotsford should you need to purchase one. Similar instruments can also be rented if you prefer. Mrs. Horrocks will supply music and other materials that can be placed inside your choir binder for the term.

Please contact Janette Horrocks (janette.horrocks@onlineschool.ca) if you need more specific information on purchasing the appropriate instrument. Below are some recommended instruments available at King’s Music, Abbotsford:


Mahalo Island Series Ukuleles – Regular Price – $66.99 – SPECIAL PRICE – $57.99 plus tax
    – Closer to a Concert size, but very manageable for kids
    – Available in quite a few colours
    – Includes carrying bag

Beaver Creek Soprano – Regular Price – $72.50 – SPECIAL PRICE – $59.99 plus tax
    – Includes carrying bag
    – Actual colour is a little lighter than the photo online
    – Pre-strung with D’addario black nylon ukulele strings

EMUS Soprano Ukulele (EMU – Matte Finish Only) – $62.98

EMUS – THE CLASSIC Soprano Ukulele – $75

Expectations for Class Participation in Ukulele

  1. Regularly practice assigned homework and learnt skills at home
  2. Listen, pay attention, and be prepared to learn in class each week
  3. Regularly attend classes (except in the case of illness or inexcusable absence)
  4. Be respectful, kind and courteous to others in your ensemble
  5. Treat with respect everyone’s instrument, including your own
  6. Be available for our concert in December (tentative date: Monday, December 15)
  7. Sit beside people you can listen and work well with
  8. Classroom space is limited so parents will be unable to stay with children though they will still be able to hear the class from the foyer
  9. All students will be playing and performing in the same direction, whether right or left-handed 

Also note: Mrs. Horrocks and/or Mrs. Pederson reserve the right to discontinue lessons with any child who is continually disruptive or disrespectful in class. Please review these expectations and discuss them with your child, then sign the ukulele form and send it back to me with your registration form. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter!