Sunny Strums for Ukulele Ensemble & Vocals | Score & Curriculum Guide
Composed by Andre Myers
Curriculum Guide by Alexis Peart
Part of the Castle of our Skins | Boston Public Schools Collection
 
Sunny Strums is a joyful work for ukulele ensemble and vocals that celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Featuring bright, whimsical strumming patterns and singable melodies, the piece highlights the playful possibilities of group music-making while encouraging students to listen, collaborate, and perform with confidence.
 
Inspired by the ebb and flow of ocean tides, composer Andre Myers uses dynamic changes in volume and pitch to mirror nature's rhythms, creating an engaging musical experience for beginning musicians.
 
The accompanying curriculum guide by Alexis Peart provides ready-to-use lessons and activities that support musical development, ensemble skills, and creative exploration.
Ensemble: Ukulele Ensemble & Vocals
Instrumentation:
Voice
Ukulele 1
Ukulele 2
Duration: Approximately 7:30
Mastery Level: 1.5
Includes:
Full performance score and parts
Curriculum guide by Alexis Peart
Adaptable lesson plans and activities
 
Part of the Boston Public Schools Collection, a series of commissioned works and culturally responsive curriculum guides designed to expand access to music by African diasporic composers for young musicians.