Take your ukulele to Hill’s extravaganza

Hear music from greats such as Johann Strauss and Antonio Vivaldi played on the ukulele at the James Hill Ukulele Extravaganza, on Sunday at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre.

At the concert, ukulele master James Hill will be accompanied by the Civic Orchestra of Victoria, with Tina Horwood and Island Ukuleles appearing as special guests. Other groups include Tiger Rag (30 advanced players) and Nova Scotia Song (a 70-student ensemble).

Along with works from Strauss, Vivaldi, Rossini and Offenbach, a suite of Hawaiian pieces will be played on ukulele and cello.

Unlike other concerts, this one invites audience participation.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring along their instruments and will have an opportunity to join in to play and sing You Are My Sunshine with Hill and all of the other ukulele players on stage and in the audience.

Advance tickets are recommended, but there might be tickets available at the door (cash only).

Admission is $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students. Children 12 and under are eligible for free tickets with the purchase of an adult ticket, with a maximum two children per adult.

The concert starts at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, Oak Bay High School, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd.

For more information, go to civicorchestraofvictoria.org.