This is the second part of a two-part series on the centennial concert on October 6 by the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus in Detroit. This author was invited by the UBC to experience and document the weekend’s events, meet with individuals and provide an in-depth look at what it’s like for the UBC to play a hometown concert.
DETROIT – Following its outreach program with the local Ukrainian schools in Michigan, the UBC convened at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Warren, Mich., for its combined rehearsal on Saturday afternoon, October 5.
Under the direction of Oleh Mahlay, the chorus reviewed material for its upcoming winter concert series that is planned for Canada, as well as song selections for the remaining centennial concert tour. Mr. Mahlay isolated each vocal range in the chorus (basses, baritones, second tenors, first tenors), emphasizing diction, dynamics and listening for any minute corrections that were needed.