Balalaika Convention and Russian Music Workshops July 10-17, 2011

[Bdaa Update]

The Balalaika and Domra Association of America, a non-profit organization 
bringing together performers and enthusiasts of Russian traditional musical 
instruments from across North America and beyond, invites you to its upcoming 
convention in Bollnas, Sweden:
 
THE 33RD BDAA CONVENTION
AND BALALAIKA FESTIVAL
BOLLNÄS, SWEDEN
JULY 10 – 17, 2011
 
Come join us for a week of music workshops, concerts, sightseeing, and so much 
more.
 
Guest artists and faculty include domra and balalaika virtuosos Alexander 
Tsygankov and Valery Zazhigin of the Gnesin Academy of Music in Moscow. Festival 
Orchestra conducted by Yevgeny Ageyev.       

 
Beginners welcome!
 
General information: http://www.bdaa.com/content/2011/
Registration: http://bdaa.com/content/2011/registration.html
Convention-related questions: rygert at bellsouth.net 
 
The Balalaika and Domra Association of America (BDAA) was formed in 1978 by 
three musicians interested in the study and performance of Russian and Eastern 
European music on the traditional folk instruments of Russia -- the balalaika, 
domra, bayan (Russian accordion) and related folk wind and folk percussion 
instruments. In its more than 30 years of existence the Association has grown to 
an international membership of over 400, with connections to many orchestras and 
ensembles worldwide. The common bond is music, and a desire to learn more about 
it in the company of others with similar interests.
 
 Our quarterly journal, The BDAA Newsletter, features articles of current 
interest, listings of concert schedules, music, historical references and 
information on upcoming conferences and tours. A subscription to the Newsletter 
is included in the annual BDAA Membership fee.
 
Each year in June or July, the BDAA sponsors The BDAA Convention, a unique 
week-long experience which brings together members and guests from many 
countries for a well-organized program of workshops, seminars, study, social 
events, rehearsals and concerts designed to help attendees improve their musical 
skills and enjoy the camaraderie of others with like interests. The BDAA 
Convention has become a summer favorite for many members and their families and 
we encourage others to join us for these enriching learning and social 
opportunities. 

 
bdaa.com

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