Mr. Hewitt's Middle School Ukulele Orchestra

A project in Asheville, NC by Dylan Hewitt
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Ukulele Orchestra! My Middle School students are itching to strum some tunes, but first we need to put Ukuleles in their hands.
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Backers: 62
Average Pledge Per Backer: $57

Funded: $3,540 of $1,500
Dates: Dec 4th -> Dec 31st (27 days)
Project By: Dylan Hewitt
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Latest News

Queen Latifah Tomorrow!

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Don't forget!  My chat with Queen Latifah airs tomorrow.  Check your local listings, depending where you are and what TV provider you have; it may be on ABC or CBS. We have also been featured on WLOS ABC News, Asheville Citizen Times, Ashvegas, and... (Read More)

Stretch Goals

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I posted the Orchestra's Stretch Goals!  Check out our ideas for making the Orchestra even better. Thanks again for your support.  None of this would be possible without you.       -Dylan  (Read More)

Goal Met!

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Today at about 3:00pm, we met our goal!  The Ukulele Orchestra is going to happen.  This week has been incredible with the interest and support you all have shown.  I am going to be posting some stretch goals this weekend, which are goals for any... (Read More)

Huge News!

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Monday, a producer from the Queen Latifah Show contacted me. She said they found my Kickstarter and wanted to put me on the show. So, last night I skyped in to the set in California and talked to Queen Latifah herself about what I am trying to do. It... (Read More)

Video Update

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We are over 20% of the way to our goal with just 19 days left.  Check out the kickstarter page again if you have a minute.  I have posted a short video of some of my students I have been working with this week to teach them to play the Ukulele I... (Read More)

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