The Kiwileles
This report provides information about the Kiwileles, a ukulele orchestra made up of New Zealand school students.
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Series: Junior Journal 58 Level 2 2019
Colour wheel level: Purple
Reading year level: 3
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: Bill Sevesi, community, concerts, cooperation, East Tamaki School, groups, instruments, Kiwileles, learning, Maria Winder, music, New Zealand Ukulele Trust, Pacific, practice, ukulele
The Kiwileles
Words by Georgina Barnes
It focuses on the experiences of students at East Tamaki School and includes a description of some of the steps involved in learning to play a ukulele.
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Junior Journal 58 Level 2 2019
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I found a something yesterday. I found it on the ground.
3 of 5The Ukulele Maker
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4 of 5Space Rubbish
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