Zado California Arts Council Grant 2020-21
Artists in Communities: "The Artistry of Balkan Singing"
VIRTUAL CHOIRS SUMMARY
Recent Events
Dragana I Slaveja Virtual Choir Video Posted on YouTube 9-30-21
The Dragana I Slaveja Virtual Choir (VC) video is posted to YouTube! The video is posted to BOTH the Zado YouTube channel AND the Kitka YouTube channel. It is the SAME VIDEO AT BOTH SITES. Here are the links:
Zado Dragana I Slaveja VC link:
https://youtu.be/pHvLuhPQBHU
Kitka Dragana I Slaveja VC link:
https://youtu.be/TziiB6yuMpo
We invite you to "like", "love", and share these video links with your social networks near and far!
Zado Dragana I Slaveja VC link:
https://youtu.be/pHvLuhPQBHU
Kitka Dragana I Slaveja VC link:
https://youtu.be/TziiB6yuMpo
We invite you to "like", "love", and share these video links with your social networks near and far!
Zaspo Janko Virtual Choir Video Posted on YouTube 8-7-21
The Zaspo Janko Virtual Choir (VC) video is posted to YouTube! The video is posted to BOTH the Zado YouTube channel AND the Kitka YouTube channel. It is the SAME VIDEO AT BOTH SITES.
Here are the links:
Zado Zaspo Janko VC link:
https://youtu.be/McMxC5Kad8c
Kitka Zaspo Janko VC link:
https://youtu.be/cXykpabex-8
We invite you to "like", "love", and share these video links with your social networks near and far!
Here are the links:
Zado Zaspo Janko VC link:
https://youtu.be/McMxC5Kad8c
Kitka Zaspo Janko VC link:
https://youtu.be/cXykpabex-8
We invite you to "like", "love", and share these video links with your social networks near and far!
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POST YOUR TRIBUTES - July to August 2021
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Virtual Choirs Summary
Workshops Help Prepare for Virtual Choirs
In January 2021 as part of "The Artistry of Balkan Singing" project, Zado Eastern European Vocal Ensemble co-presented with Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble three free public workshops via Zoom for the Sacramento area and beyond. These incredible events were led by master teachers, Michele Simon and Tzvetanka Varimezova, with additional assistance by a third master teacher, Briget Boyle. These master artists taught two Balkan folk songs:
- Zaspo Janko (Croatia, traditional, arr. by Michele Simon)
- Dragana I Slaveja (Bulgaria, traditional, arr. by Philip Koutev).
Virtual Choirs Launch Two Songs - February to March 2021
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Beginning February 2021, Zado and Kitka launched two virtual choirs based upon the work of the master class, workshops, and master teachers. This began the second phase of our "Artistry" project, which included the launch and subsequent creation of two virtual Balkan community choir videos of Zaspo Janko and Dragana I Slaveja. During February and March, Zado received 118 submissions from singers around the world. Participants submitted their video and/or audio recordings for the Zaspo Janko virtual choir and/or the Dragana I Slaveja virtual choir.
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THE VIRTUAL CHOIR SONGS:
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced level "Zaspo Janko pod jablanom" virtual choir, "Zaspo Janko pod jablanom" virtual choir description Advanced level "Dragana i slaveja" virtual choir, "Dragana i slaveja" virtual choir description |
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Virtual Choirs Audio/Video Production - March to June 2021
From March through June, 2021, all 118 recordings were carefully synched, edited, mixed, mastered, and incorporated into two final composite videos. Zado compiled all recordings and had responsibility for primary synching and overseeing the audio and video production aspects of the virtual choirs, with input and guidance from Michele, Tzvetanka, and Kitka.
A composite video of each song was produced at the end of June 2021. Zado is awaiting copyright clearances before final posting online. We hope to post the final videos online as soon as possible, but we are hoping we receive clearance by August 2021. We are excited to share the wonderful voices that created magnificent harmonies in our virtual choir videos! Stay tuned!
A composite video of each song was produced at the end of June 2021. Zado is awaiting copyright clearances before final posting online. We hope to post the final videos online as soon as possible, but we are hoping we receive clearance by August 2021. We are excited to share the wonderful voices that created magnificent harmonies in our virtual choir videos! Stay tuned!
Virtual Choirs States, Countries, and Groups Represented
Similar to our workshops, our "Artistry of Balkan Singing" virtual choirs resulted in participation from many singers near and far. We received background information on participants' city, state, country, and singing group affiliation during the registration process. A majority of the singers who submitted recordings also had attended the workshops.
- A HUGE thank you to our fabulous and talented master teachers who conducted the virtual choirs!
- And a HUGE thank you to all you singers who created and submitted your wonderful recordings!
- Thank you all for giving LIFE to the songs through your incredible voices and presence!
Virtual Choirs Geographic Distribution
Singers from a total of 8 countries participated in the virtual choirs, and participation was greatest from the United States (86%). Of the 9 states participating, California drew the largest number of singers, representing well over half of all of the state's recording submissions (62%). Of the California submissions, the Sacramento area accounted for over a third of submissions (38%).
UNITED STATES
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California
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Zado, Kitka, Nevenka, Sing Along with Glynis, Slavitza Folk, Vocal Art Ensemble, Gradina, Rimti Singers, Kismat*Mahal Kirtan Ensemble/EthnoFushion, Da! Mozhem, Bard College,
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Colorado
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Planina
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Illinois
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Ensemble Alioni (Chicago)
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Louisiana
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Trendafilka, Blato Zlato
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Minnisota
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Mila Vocal Ensemble
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New Mexico
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Black Sea Hotel, Zozulka, Ensemble Hilka, Sevda Choir
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New York
Oregon
Oregon
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Washington
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Dunava, Mill Creek Chorale, Vecerinka
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OTHER COUNTRIES
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Belgium
Colombia
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Air de Rien
Bulkarib
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Germany
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Great Britain
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Unucad
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Greece
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Japan
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Prolet
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Netherlands
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Cubrica
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Slovakia
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This project was made possible through funding and support from: California Arts Council, Shira Cion, Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble,
National Endowment for the Arts, Sacramento Big Day of Giving, Sacramento Region Community Foundation Giving Edge,
James E. Shoemaker & Jan Volkoff, Zado Eastern European Vocal Ensemble, and 95 individual donors.
National Endowment for the Arts, Sacramento Big Day of Giving, Sacramento Region Community Foundation Giving Edge,
James E. Shoemaker & Jan Volkoff, Zado Eastern European Vocal Ensemble, and 95 individual donors.
We are incredibly honored to have sung with all of you, to make beautiful music together, and to honor the Balkan singers, composers, and music that have inspired our group and many others. Thank you!
