Whether this is your first show or your fiftieth, it’s never a dull moment with the Tamburitzans.” says Alyssa Bushunow, Executive Director of the ensemble. “This year’s production starts with a traditional ‘Big Ork’ or ‘Big Orchestra’ number, featuring the ensemble’s eponymous instrument, the Tambura. From there, we’ll take you on a tour around the world!”
“It’s Folk… with a Fresh Coat of Paint.” That’s Artistic Director George “Butch” Kresovich. With a background in Entertainment at Disney, Butch knows what it takes to captivate an audience. To him, the Tamburitzan production is a delicate balancing act. “Tradition and modernity, education and entertainment, these are all ingredients mixed to perfection to craft a phenomenal show.” Traversing Croatia, Bulgaria, Armenia, Slovakia, Mexico and more, 25 talented artists will escort audiences across the globe in just 2 hours of song and dance.
While some things have changed, one thing that hasn’t is the Tamburitzan Mission of Scholarship, Performance, and Tradition. All performers are full time college students at a Pittsburgh based college or University. Traveling on the weekends to share their talents, they then return to Pennslyvannia just in time for class Monday mornings. A Tamburitzan ticket represents not just the Arts, but the academic dreams of future teachers, lawyers, nurses, and music and business professionals.
