KOBZARSKA SICH 2011 – – AUGUST 6 – 20
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1979, Kobzarska Sich unites bandura players from all over to learn and share more about bandura and its unique art form. Over the years, Kobzarska Sich has diversified its programming to encompass the rich traditions and sounds of Ukrainian choral music. Kobzarska Sich is offering the following programs this year:
Bandura Course (BC), Aug. 6 – 20 / Junior Bandura Workshop (JBW) Aug. 6 – 13
Ukrainian Sacred Music Workshop (USMW) Aug. 10 – 13 / Ukrainian Vocal Workshop (UVW) Aug. 14 – 20
Kobzarska Sich is held at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Camp in Emlenton, Pennsylvania. All Saints offers over 90 acres of pristine beauty in the Allegheny Mountains. The camp’s facilities include volleyball courts, a swimming pool, 10 cabins for participants, a Millennium Cultural Center with housing and classrooms, and an activities pavilion, tennis and basketball courts, an infirmary and nature trails. All Kobzarska Sich participants are housed on the grounds of All Saints Camp in either cabins or in the Millennium Cultural Center.
INSTRUCTORS
We are pleased to announce that the 2011 Music Director of Kobzarska Sich will beOLEH MAHLAY. As former Artistic Director and Conductor of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, along with many years at Kobzarska Sich as Music Director, Conductor, and Instructor, Maestro Mahlay will bring a wealth of experience to KS. In addition, the following instructors will be joining the 2011 BC and JBW staff – Ola Herasymenko, Andrij Birko, Irene Kytasty-Kuzma, Irene Zawadiwsky, Oleksander Petlura, and Sara Cholyway. The USMW staff will feature Bohdan Heryavenko, the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, and Protodeacon Ihor Mahlay. Please note that all listed instructors are confirmed as of January, 2011, and are subject to change. Stay tuned for additional instructional staff announcements, including the UVM.
For in-depth program information and to download a registration package, please visit www.bandura.org/bandura_school.htm
UBC HAS A NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
To join the NEW UBC Musician/Band Page, click the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ukrainian-Bandurist-Chorus/119844301416449
SUPPORT FOR THE UKRAINIAN BANDURIST CHORUS
Passion. Tradition. History.
We invite you to join our Circle of Friends. To fulfill our role as ambassadors of the bandura, Ukrainian music, its traditions and culture, we need more than just our musicians to play their part, we also need you. With your generous gift, the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus will continue to invest in our youth, strengthen the quality of our programming and share our enchanting music with the world.
You can now donate online to the “Friends of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus” (a 501c3 organization) or purchase a UBC recording. As always, your donations are tax deductible and recording purchase will help the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus support its operations, tours and concerts, new recordings, and educational programs for youth.
The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus is continuing its ambassadorial mission as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2018. We truly appreciate your past support. Today’s members of the UBC are located all throughout North America. Bringing everyone together is a challenge, but your financial assistance ensures we continue our centuries old tradition.
To donate or order a recording through PayPal, visit www.bandura.org
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The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus
Enchanting the world since 1918
Founded in 1918, the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus has a long and proud history of representing the bandura and Ukrainian choral music on the international stage. Boasting a repertoire of more than 500 songs, this internationally celebrated and award-winning ensemble has captivated audiences in major concert halls in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Ukraine since immigrating to North America from Europe in 1949. They have also performed for such noted personalities as former President Richard Nixon, former President Ronald Reagan, movie star Jack Palance, and former President of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk. Most recently, the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus was featured at the internationally renowned Stratford Summer Music Festival, and presented Bandura Christmas International with Metropolitan Opera soloist Paul Plishka. As a tribute to its role in preserving and perpetuating the legacy of Ukrainian music, the Chorus was selected by Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers as the recipient of the Taras Shevchenko Ukrainian State Prize, the highest award that can be bestowed for excellence in the contribution to the arts.
