BRAMA, Apr. 4, 2000, 10:00am EST

The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus announces its summer program for all bandura enthusiasts. Bandura Camp "UKRAINA" will be held Sunday July 23rd - Saturday August 5th at the UKRAINA Vacation Resort in London, Ontario, Canada where the final concert will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday August 5. Kobzarska Sich Bandura Camp will be held Sunday August 6th through Sunday August 20th at All Saints U.O.C. Camp Grounds in Emlenton, Pennsylvania with a final concert at 1:00pm on Sunday, August 20th.

Participants at both camps will take part in a program which consists of: bandura technique training, vocal training, solo and ensemble playing, bandura history and for advanced players, "kharkivskyj" style. There is time for a number of recreational activities such as swimming, sports and relaxation. All enthusiasts of all playing and age levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Instruction is in both English and Ukrainian.

This year, Julian Kytasty of New York City will be the Musical Director at both "UKRAINA" and Kobzarska Sich. Luba Kozak of Toronto will be the vocal instructor at "UKRAINA." Participants at both camps will also have the opportunity to meet Oleh Mahlay - Artistic Director and Conductor of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus.

To have a registration packet sent to you and for more information in regards to both camps, please call or e-mail Mykola Schidowka at 519 652-3043 or nicholas.n.schidowka@iname.com and or Anatoli W. Murha at 734 953-0305 or AMurha@aol.com.

The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus was formed in Kyiv in 1918. It survived both Soviet & Nazi occupations, and since 1949, has enjoyed the freedom of artistic expression in the United States of America. This male chorus is based in Detroit, but has members throughout North America: Alberta, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario and Pennsylvania. The Chorus has preserved and promoted the art of the bandura by amassing an extensive discography, and by touring North America, Europe, and Australia. The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus are laureates of the Shevchenko State Prize, Ukraine's highest cultural award.

For more information on the bandura, the Chorus and the camps, visit their web site at www.bandura.org

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