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Driven by passion, tradition, and history, the all-male Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus preserves and exemplifies its mission as ambassadors of Ukrainian culture, music, and the unique 60-stringed instrument, the bandura.
Upcoming Performances | Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North …
You're invited to join us for a special event as the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America (UBC) returns to Western Canada and the Central States. We're excited to present our new concert program, "Все буде Україна -- Ukraine Lives!", featuring the mesmerizing sounds of the bandura, a traditional 60-stringed instrument from ...
Our History | Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America - UBC
The history of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus can be traced directly to the 12th Archeological Congress in Kharkiv, Ukraine, in 1902. It was here that Hnat Khotkevych, a writer, ethnographer, and composer, first formed an orchestra of kobzars.
Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus | About Us - UBC
For the past century, the UBC has strived to preserve Ukrainian language and history through music and musical education. An ambitious endeavor, our mission has often been exceedingly challenging, as Ukraine was under Soviet rule for the better part of the 20th century.
Bandura History | Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America
Because its development closely reflects the history of the Ukrainian nation, the bandura is more than a national musical instrument: It is the voice of Ukraine. From a musical perspective, the bandura unifies acoustic principles of both the lute and the harp.
Our Instruments | Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America
The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus has adopted the Kharkiv bandura as its instrument of choice to showcase its technical versatility and preserve its great history and tradition. The Kharkiv bandura has 34 to 65 stings and often includes a key-changing mechanism.
Music | Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America - UBC
Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus Our repertoire adapts yesterday's traditions for today's audiences. You'll hear ancient melodies echo through our songs, as well as new pieces composed specifically for the UBC that showcase the artistic versatility of the bandura.
Our History | Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America - UBC
The UBC is a choral and instrumental ensemble dedicated to preserving the Ukrainian musical tradition and the art of the bandura.
SHOP | Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America - UBC
The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America (UBC) has a rich legacy of audio recordings in North America dating back to 1950. Since then, the UBC has released over 40 albums, cassettes, and compact discs.
Archives Preservation | Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North …
The UBC is a North American choral and instrumental ensemble dedicated to preserving the Ukrainian musical tradition and the art of the bandura.