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We advance bandura music through performance, composition, learning, and advocacy of the bandura!💛

Ми-BandurArts! Ми просуваємо мистецтво бандури через виконання, композицію, навчання та поширeння бандурної музики та її виконавців!💙

🇺🇸🎶 MEET THE INTERNATIONAL BANDURA COMPETITION JURY MEMBER — MARKO FARION!We are honored to welcome Dr. Marko Farion to ...
09/19/2026

🇺🇸🎶 MEET THE INTERNATIONAL BANDURA COMPETITION JURY MEMBER — MARKO FARION!

We are honored to welcome Dr. Marko Farion to the jury of the International Bandura Competition!

A bandurist, bass soloist, educator, and longtime advocate for Ukrainian music, Marko received his bandura and vocal training from the legendary Hryhory Kytasty.

Throughout his career, he has performed and recorded with the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, Detroit Concert Choir, Millennium Choir, and Detroit Opera Chorus, while bringing the bandura to audiences and students across North and South America, Europe, and Ukraine.

A dedicated educator, Dr. Marko Farion has taught generations of young bandurists through Kobzarska Sich, the Hryhory Kytasty School of Bandura, the Detroit School of Bandura, and Bandura at Bobriwka.

We are delighted to have his extensive experience and dedication to the bandura represented on our jury for the Competition!

🇺🇦 🎶ЗНАЙОМТЕСЯ З ЖУРІ МІЖНАРОДНОГО КОНКУРСУ БАНДУРИСТІВ — МАРКО ФАРІОН!

Для нас велика честь вітати Марка Фаріона у складі журі міжнародного Конкурсу Бандуристів!

Марко Фаріон — бандурист, бас-соліст, педагог і багаторічний популяризатор української музики. Гри на бандурі та вокалу він навчався у легендарного Григорія Китастого.

Упродовж своєї творчої діяльності Марко виступав і здійснював записи з Українською Капелою Бандуристів, Detroit Concert Choir, Millennium Choir та Detroit Opera Chorus, а також концертував і викладав у Північній та Південній Америці, Європі та Україні.

Як педагог, він виховав не одне покоління молодих бандуристів у Кобзарській Січі, Школі бандури ім. Григорія Китастого, Detroit School of Bandura та Bandura at Bobriwka.

Ми щиро раді вітати Марка Фаріона серед членів нашого журі конкурсу!

⬇️ Read more about all our jury members on the competition weblinks/ Читайте більше про наших жюрі конкурсу!

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⬇️ APPLICATION AND INFORMATION |
РЕЄСТРАЦІЯ ТА ІНФОРМАЦІЯ

https://youngperformersfoundation.com/

Organizers/Організатори:
BandurArts та Young Performers Foundation.

Our Bandura Ambassadors: New York Bandura School and Vira Zelinska Bandura Capella "Zoloti Struny"

09/17/2026

🇺🇦МІЖНАРОДНИЙ КОНКУРС БАНДУРИСТІВ У НЬЮ-ЙОРКУ

🗽 Беріть участь у Нью-Йорку або онлайн
🎵 Категорії: солісти та малі ансамблі
🌟 Вік учасників: 10–25 років
🎶 Запрошуємо виконавців усіх рівнів — від початківців до досвідчених бандуристів
🎵 Виконайте два твори або пісні на власний вибір
🎼 Визнані майстри бандурного мистецтва у складі журі

📅 КІНЦЕВИЙ ТЕРМІН ПОДАННЯ ЗАЯВОК: 25 ЖОВТНЯ 2026 РОКУ

👉ЧОМУ ВАРТО ВЗЯТИ УЧАСТЬ?
🎶 Поставити перед собою нові музичні цілі
💪 Розвинути впевненість у собі та проявити свій талант
🎓 Отримати професійний відгук
🤝 Познайомитися з іншими молодими бандуристами
🎤 Здобути цінний сценічний досвід
🏆 Отримати нагороди, призи та чудові можливості для виступів!

🏅 Беручи участь, ви вже переможець!

⬇️ ПОДАВАЙТЕ ЗАЯВКУ ВЖЕ СЬОГОДНІ!
https://youngperformersfoundation.com/

🌟 Виходьте на сцену в Нью-Йорку. Виступайте в Карнеґі-Гол. Діліться своєю музикою на бандурі зі світом!

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THE INTERNATIONAL BANDURA COMPETITION in NEW YORK 🎶

🗽 Participate in New York or online
🎵 Solo and Small Ensemble categories
🌟 Ages 10–25
🎶 Open to all levels—from beginners to advanced performers
🎵 Perform two compositions or songs of your choice.
🎼 An outstanding international jury

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25, 2026

WHY JOIN?
🎶 Set your new musical goals
💪 Build confidence and shine
🎓 Receive professional feedback
🤝 Meet fellow young bandurists
🎤 Gain valuable performance experience
🏆 Receive awards, prizes and exciting performance opportunities!

By participating, you’re already a winner!🏅

⬇️ APPLY TODAY!
https://youngperformersfoundation.com/

🌟 Take the stage in New York City. Perform at Carnegie Hall. Share your bandura music with the world!

09/15/2026

⏰ Reminder: Early Bird Registration Closes Today!

September 15th is the final day to take advantage of the 20% early bird discount for our inaugural Bandura Competition.

We want to see you shine on the world stage! Whether you’re preparing a traditional repertoire or contemporary arrangements, this is your platform to connect, compete, and share your talent with an international audience.

Early Bird Deadline (20% off): Ends tonight, September 15th

General Application Deadline: October 25th

🔗 Apply now: https://youngperformersfoundation.com/

Tag a fellow bandurist who needs to see this before midnight! 🎶

🎶 YOUNG BANDURISTS — YOUR STAGE IS WAITING WITH THE BANDURA COMPETITION IN NEW YORK CITY✨Do you love playing the bandura...
09/15/2026

🎶 YOUNG BANDURISTS — YOUR STAGE IS WAITING WITH THE BANDURA COMPETITION IN NEW YORK CITY✨

Do you love playing the bandura? Are you learning your first piece or already performing? Then this Bandura Competition is for YOU! 🏆🎵

🌟Various way to participate - take your stage in New York🗽! Winners perform live at Carnegie Hall!

This competition isn’t only about winning. It’s about growing, exploring, and experiencing the excitement of sharing your bandura music with others! This competition welcomes everyone at any performance level!

WHAT YOU PLAY? 🎶Any repertoire - two (2) pieces. Participants are grouped by age and personal performance level.

WHEN YOU PLAY?

🎼Preliminary Round — Video Submission by October 25, 2026
🎶 Semi-Final — November 14, 2026 LIVE performance in NYC or ONLINE.
🏆 Winners perform live at Carnegie Hall - January 15, 2027

🏆All performers play at the Bandura Gala in NYC - January 16, 2027

WHY PARTICIPATE?

🎶 Set goals, get motivated!

💪 Build confidence!

🎓 Receive professional feedback to improve!

🤝 Meet other young bandurists!

🎤 Gain performance experience!

🏅 Celebrate your achievement and receive awesome awards (even just for participating)!

🌟Make your family and teachers proud!

Different ages (10-25)

SOLO performance 🎵 or with friends in a SMALL ENSEMBLE!

READ MORE AND APPLY 👉 https://youngperformersfoundation.com/

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25

Take the stage. Share your music. Let your bandura be heard!

Oranized by BandurArts and Young Performers Foundation.

❣️🎶LAST DAY OF OUR EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!Planning to participate in the International Bandura Competition? Register today a...
09/15/2026

❣️🎶LAST DAY OF OUR EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!

Planning to participate in the International Bandura Competition? Register today and receive 20% off your application fee with code BANDURA!

IF YOU DON’T have your video ready - send it to us later, by October 25!

READ MORE AND APPLY 👉 https://youngperformersfoundation.com/

Need help with your application?
📧 [email protected]

✨ Meet Our Bandura Ambassador! ✨We are proud to introduce Vira Zelinska Bandura Capella "Zoloti Struny" "Golden Strings"...
09/14/2026

✨ Meet Our Bandura Ambassador! ✨

We are proud to introduce Vira Zelinska Bandura Capella "Zoloti Struny" "Golden Strings") as our official Bandura Ambassador in the Bandura Competition! Thank you for joining us on this journey to continue inspiring young musicians and building stronger future for the bandura and its community.

Bandura Capella "Zoloti Struny" is an Ukrainian Youth Ensemble since 2001. The capella consists of 26 members from Greater Toronto area. The organization is under the auspices of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mississauga.Honoured Performing Artist of Ukraine, Vira Zelinska, an acknowledged teacher and performer from Ukraine, was the founder and first director of the group. Her daughter, Oksana Zelinska-Shevchuk, took over the role of the musical director and a teacher of Zoloti Struny in 2012.

Throughout 2001-2026, Zoloti Struny members have been participating at the Kiwanis Music Festival of Greater Torontoas well as at the annual Ukrainian Music Festival in solo/duet/trio bandura categories taking winning places and receiving numerous scholarships. Zoloti Struny partake at major events within the Ukrainian community such as Toronto Ukrainian Festival at Bloor West Village and Charitable Marathon "Children of Canada – to Children of Ukraine!". Christmas concerts have become an annual tradition now and are a real treat for the audiences. Since 2001, Zoloti Struny have recorded and released 3 CD's, made a DVD movie about their summer camps as well as presented a number of virtual video projects. In addition to practicing and performing throughout the year, the students also get a chance to further hone their musical skills through studies at annual “Litnia Zustrich” Bandura Summer Camp inHawkestone, ON.

Active participants at all events within the Ukrainian community of Toronto and Mississauga, Vira Zelinska Bandura Capella "Zoloti Struny" will expand in the future in the pursuit of musical excellence and the guarantee that the Ukrainian musical culture will continue.

For more information visit: http://www.zolotistruny.com OR email: [email protected]

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⬇️THE BANDURA COMPETITION APPLICATION & INFORMATION
https://youngperformersfoundation.com/

❣️ Early Bird special if apply by September 15! Code:BANDURA

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