Guitars in the Classroom – For the Love of Music
Auction Ends: May 15, 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Memorabilia

SIGNED Ella Jenkins Ukulele

Item Number
176
Estimated Value
300 USD
Sold
110 USD to katbat
Number of Bids
2  -  Bid History

Item Description

The lives and hearts of many have been touched by the music of Ella Jenkins - grab a piece of sentimental music history with this ukulele signed by Ella Herself!

About Ella Jenkins

Ella draws on her experiences growing up on the south side of Chicago and says, “I was raised with respect for my elders and teachers, which helped me throughout my life.” Her Uncle Flood played the harmonica and was her introduction into music. She also had many musical influences just outside her home. Gospel music and the sound of tambourines were often heard from the loudspeakers of churches across the street. Ella’s family relocated frequently, trying to move “uptown” from their neighborhood. Rhythms, rhymes, and games were different in each new neighborhood. Ella began to create songs for children while volunteering at a Chicago recreation center and subsequent education-oriented jobs. Through her work, she gained an understanding of children from various backgrounds, and today continues to learn a great deal from children.

Item Special Note

All sales are final. No international sales. Winning bidder pays S&H.

Proceeds raised from the sale of this item will go to support Guitars in the Classroom's free teacher training programs. Our mission is to transform pre-k through high school classrooms by training teachers to integrate musical learning in lessons in order to increase student engagement, employ oral language practice, and promote student achievement across the academic curriculum.  In our free workshops, teachers learn to sing with confidence, play guitar, lead songs, and to select, teach, and facilitate the student writing of educational songs. This daily integration of music with academic learning provides positive, inspiring musical access for all students as part of the regular school day. 

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