Vesnivka has been bringing choral music to audiences for 50 years. Since Vesnivka’s inception in 1965, the choir has spread the joy of singing in more than 12 countries across three continents.
Over five decades of choral singing, Vesnivka has commissioned numerous works, both original and new arrangements by Canadian and Ukrainian composers. Its choral legacy is preserved in a variety of recordings and in the newly launched Vesnivka Choral Music e-Library, created in celebration of Vesnivka’s 50th anniversary, for future generations to enjoy.
Vesnivka fosters choral development, and provides an opportunity for individuals to enjoy a challenging and rewarding musical experience through a community-based choir. Vesnivka strives to broaden its musical horizons by participating in musical festivals and events, and by collaborating with other choirs and ensembles. We also promote young emerging soloists and musicians by providing them with an opportunity, as guest performers in our concerts, to showcase their talents.
As members of the Ukrainian-Canadian community, we believe in giving back to the community. We have supported and continue to support many charities and events including Dzerelo, Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre, Help us Help the Children, Dorothy Lee Hospice, Cycling for MS, Cancer Walkathon, and most recently the Victims of the war in Ukraine. We also perform for special requests from community organizations, and sing the Christmas and Easter liturgies yearly.
Administration
HONORARY BOARD MEMBER
Halyna Kvitka Kondracki – Founder, choral and artistic director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Nadia Borys
- Walter Kuplowsky
- Oksana Rewa
- Andrew Witer
- Tanya Yaschyshyn
Executive
Bohdanna Dackiw – President and board member
Nykola Parzei – Administrator, Financial officer and board member
ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
- A.M. Baczynsky
- L. Czyrsky
- B. Dackiw
- M.A. Diakun
- J. Fuke
- E. Hohol
- L. Komorowsky
- W. Korobaylo
- T. Duchnay
- T. MacDonald
- O. Wasley
- A. Yaschyshyn