On the first Thursday in September 2025, we invite you to our annual classical music theme. Join us in Zoom at 3 PM EDT on Thursday 4th September 2025. We have hosted this theme in the past in 3 Chord Thursday. Check the lists for suggestions.
Warm-Up
Arpeggios (broken chords in one direction) used in Romance Anónimo in the original key of E minor and different chords used.
Song Suggestions
At our previous session in August, we introduced our special guest Andrea Gaudette, who has published many fingerstyle ukulele books of famous classical music pieces. Check out her books on Amazon!
Visit our previous song sessions of related themes for ideas.
- 2024 Hooked on Classics
- 2024 Ode to Joy Workshop
- 2023 Pachelbel’s Canon Workshops – the medley, the progression
- 2021 Classical Ukulele
- 2021 Songs that rip off classical music
The Line-Up
- Etude 1 by Czerny (ukulele duet) in C [3] – Andrea Gaudette, Anne Ku (MA)
- Romance Anónimo in E minor [6] – Scott Hacker (RI) on guitar (4-page pdf) — play along video for ukulele (2-page PDF for ukulele playalong – for premium subscribers in advance; and participants during the Zoom session)
- I’m Always Chasing Rainbows — Chopin in D [12] – Ali (CA) (1-page PDF) (view piano sheet)
- Plight of the Nasty Sting – Anne Ku (MA) — premiered by Tony Mizen (UK)
Request to perform
We welcome subscribers to perform at this virtual stage by requesting songs in advance, via this Request to Perform Form
Subscribe to participate
FREE to participate in our Zoom sessions. Subscribe to get the Zoom info by e-mail via the Subscription Form. All subscribers (free or paid/premium) will get an e-mail reminder 24-hours before our scheduled sessions in Zoom. Premium subscribers will get select sheet music in advance.
Time
- Doors open at 2:45 PM EDT for sound and visual checks
- 3 PM EDT Warm-up lesson (recording starts)
- 3:10 PM EDT Group photo pose with sunglasses and ukuleles
- 3:15 PM EDT The Line-Up
- 4:00 PM EDT End
Equivalent times:
- 20:00 BST
- 14:00 Atlantic Time
- Noon PDT (West Coast USA)
- 9:00 AM HST (Hawaii does not observe daylight savings)
Don’t forget your sunglasses! See you in Zoom!
