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The Allegheny Ukulele Kollective is a Ukulele enthusiast club based in the Altoona-State College, PA region. The Allegheny Ukes have existed in various incarnations since 2010 where we jammed on college campuses, the local YMCA, and in cafes. The Allegheny Ukulele Kollective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We have a Jam nearly every Sunday of every month.

Read more about Ed Smith

Ed works in Human Resources Information Technology and has been playing music since he was young, He has played piano, guitar, and ukulele over the years, recently returning to music via his daughter learning ukulele. In addition to music, he enjoys tinkering with instruments and electronics and spends many weekends volunteering as an Adult Leader for Moraine Trails Council BSA.

Read more about Racheal Houghton

Racheal Houghton began to explore her love of music many moons ago playing clarinet and saxophone for concert, marching, and jazz band ensemble. Racheal fell in love with the ukulele in 2017 buying her first Kala ukulele at a gift shop while on vacation at the outer banks in NC and has played every day since! Currently she loves to volunteer for the local Office of the aging leading “Sing a Longs for Seniors” and the “Ukulele Strumalong at the Poughkeepsie,NY library district.

We are offering a buffet lunch & dinner option this year! One price includes both lunch and dinner buffets. No more waiting for your meal during our open mic/meal times!

Lunch Buffet - 12:00PM - 1:30 PM

Chicken Caesar wrap; turkey, bacon and cheddar wrap; roast beef & boursin cheese wrap; Italian wedding soup, house salad with balsamic vinaigrette and ranch dressing, dessert bars and cookies.

Dinner Buffet - 5:30PM - 7:00 PM

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Highly recommended. This year was my first, I will be back and I will bring more people with me next year!
Hannah from Guelph, Ontario
Everyone was friendly and encouraging. The level of the entertainment and instruction was top notch! I am looking forward to returning!
Carol from Sharon, MA
Great people, great fun, great workshops, Great jams and amazing organizers.
Gail from Kansas City, MO
Always a great gathering of the ukulele community…a lot to learn and a lot of fun doing it!
Susanne from Cincinnati, OH
An outstanding festival for ukulele players, both beginners and experienced. The ability to interact face-to-face with the amazing guest performers, other uke players, and vendors was invaluable.
John from Norwich, NY
The Soirée should win an award for the best organized ukulele festival!
Bonnie from Philadelphia Area
The Soiree is a great program to attend. It is well organized, with a great deal of expertise, thoughtful planning and reasonable fees. Well seasoned presenters make the sessions productive and organized!
Deb from Verona, NY
Top notch! Fantastic instructors! Very enthusiastic, informative and knowledgeable. Superb presentations. I learned so much this weekend
The Allegheny [Ukulele] Soirée is a ukulele smorgasbord...something for every age, talent level, social class...my friends are there
This festival is well run, feels intimate, and really helped grow my skills and push me to be a better player. I love the teaching artists, and the jams were fun!

January 2024

Terry's Aloha Shirts

Allegheny Ukulele Kollective

Ed Smith

Racheal Houghton

Saturday Dining Package

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