3rd Annual Kubasa Competition - Saturday June 2, 2007

Calgary, AB… The Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble presents its 3rd annual Kubasa Competition; an evening event showcasing local Ukrainian music, culture and smoked meat.  Everyone is invited to:

• Taste some of the best garlic sausage in western Canada, and vote on your favourite,
• Enjoy the sounds of the Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, and thrilling Ukrainian dance of Calgary's Tryzub and Suzirya,
• Dance to the unique Ukrainian music of Calgary’s own Absolute.

This event will consist of three sets of Ukrainian entertainment – music, song and dance by performers from Calgary. In between the evening’s musical segments the guests will sample different varieties of sausage from producers across western Canada.  The expected 250 guests will then vote on their favourite in each category, with the winners announced at the end of the evening.

Korinnya is a choral ensemble entertaining Calgary’s Ukrainian community since 1993.  Korinnya sings traditional folk music with often the accompaniment of a four-piece orchestra.  Over the past 13 years, Korinnya has shared its exuberance of the Ukrainian culture with audiences across western Canada, and has released two CDs. 

Tickets purchased before May 15 are $25 and $30 after.  Tables of ten may be reserved.  Tickets are only available in advance. Purchase your tickets from Korinnya members, call 403-239-8643 or 440-9585, e-mail info@korinnya.com, or info@korinnya.com.

The 2007 Korinnya Kubasa Competition will be held on Saturday, June 2, at Calgary's St. Stephen’s Cultural Centre, 4903 - 45th Street SW. Get your tickets now - Last year's event sold out early!

Cathy Lebedovich to Receive Hetman Award

Korinnya is very proud to announce our Musical Director Cathy Lebedovich has been named a recipient of the Hetman Award. This award is presented by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council to recognize outstanding Alberta volunteer leaders who have made a significant contribution to the Ukrainian Canadian community. The awards are presented annually in three categories: youth, adult, and senior. This year's ceremony will be held in Edmonton on October 1.

Cathy is receiving this award to acknowledge over 20 years of service to Calgary's Ukrainian community. After arriving in Calgary with her family in 1982, she became choir director of the St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church Choir, a position she still fulfills today. In 1988, she was a founding member of St. Vladimir’s Sadochok (Ukrainian Preschool) and served as registrar as well as being the first teacher of this program. As the family grew up in the community, she became involved with church youth groups, local dance groups and music lessons. Cathy has tirelessly assisted with all of the fundraising, decision making and driving that accompanies these volunteer efforts.

On top of all this, Cathy has been Musical Director of Korinnya since 1993. As director, Cathy has taken the group on tour across western Canada, as well as many performances close to home. Korinnya has produced two CDs, as well as several other recordings, under Cathy's guidance.

Everyone in Korinnya would like to state how proud we are that Cathy will receive this Award. Cathy, as we enter our fourteenth year, we can't help but feel like you are still stepping in front of us for the first time. With your boundless energy and patience, you have not only taught us the words and notes, but instilled the joy of performing within us. Congratulations from all of us - there couldn't have been a better selection. Mnohaya Lita.

New to Calgary? Come Sing With Korinnya!

With the chill in the air and the end of the Labour Day long weekend upon us, it's time once again for Korinnya to get underway for the new season (our 14th). With a new school year upon us - or maybe you're one of the many people who have moved to Calgary for work reasons - this is also a great time to join our choir.

Korinnya offers a great opportunity to meet new people, have some fun and share Ukrainian culture. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 11, at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Centre, 424 Meredith Rd. NE, in Calgary. Everyone is welcome to come out - we're looking for folks in all sections of the choir. And if you can play an instrument, our orchestra is always looking for new players. Knowledge of Ukrainian is not required - just be willing to come out and give it a try.

For more information, please call 239-8643, or write info@korinnya.com.