Interested in the folk music of Eastern Europe? Like the ever changing musical moods of the beautiful balalaika and its companion, the domra? Then come join us ... the Balalaika and Domra Association of America ... the BDAA.
Conventions – Come to a convention and have a vacation of a lifetime! Learn to play the balalaika or the domra or just come and sample the music and culture. There's plenty to do for musicians and non-musicians alike. You'll have a blast! The same day you leave the convention, you will begin counting the days until the next one.
Workshops – From advanced balalaika technique to the art of making Russian zakuski, there are workshops for everyone. Study advanced domra with master instructors, or learn to play Russian spoons! Take recreational folk dance workshops and learn the dances you'll dance at the parties. Pick up a zhaleikas and become a Russian wind player! Past workshops have included costume making, children's workshop, Russian chorus, jamming, Russian character dance, tamburitza and much more!
Concerts – Listen to or perform in the BDAA Festival concerts featuring virtuosi of the balalaika and domra and world-renowned conductors. Daily rehearsals bring together amateur and professional musicians from around the world. Music is arranged for various levels of proficiency.
Parties – BDAA parties are non-stop jam sessions that last into wee hours, with lots of music for Russian and Eastern folk dancing. Try out your favorite tune, or magic trick at Open Mike Night, attend concerts by guest artists and enjoy a feast of Russian hors d'oeuvres at Zakuski Night! Waltz or sing the night away!
Tours – The BDAA will inform you about tours, which we occasionally sponsor, to international balalaika festivals. There you will meet people and orchestras from all over the world. You will visit exciting places that you probably never would see on your own. In the past the BDAA has traveled to Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Sweden and Norway.
BDAA Newsletter – Get the quarterly BDAA Newsletter! It will keep you updated about what's happening in the balalaika world – in the United States as well as abroad. The Newsletter is packed with information about instruments and personalities of Russian folk music, concert news, where to get instruments and music, and about opportunities to join Russian folk music festivals and study tours.
You can join the BDAA by sending $25 for a single membership, $30 for a family membership (two members sharing one Newsletter subscription at one address). Send you check (payable to BDAA) along with the following on a piece of paper: Name, Address, Phone, and e-mail address to: BDAA Membership, Victor Gorodinsky, 2801 Warner Street, Madison, WI 53713-2160. You may also apply for membership on our website, www.bdaa.com. The BDAA is a 501©(3) non-profit volunteer organization.
Mikhail Smirnov, Ensemble Barynya
Artistic Director/Founder
http://www.barynya.com
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