Eighth National Competition accordionist with international participation "Dancing Keys" - the town of Novi Pazar is organized by the community center "Hristo Botev" - Novi Pazar

The contest is annual and its purpose is to seek and promote talented young accordionist - kontsertirashti future performers and teachers, to maintain the established traditions, develop and stimulate interest in the accordion as an instrument popular in Bulgaria with an extremely high musical and expressive possibilities.

From 25 April to 2 May, 2009 the DOINA Foundation organized dance and cultural tour in Romania (Suceava - Bucovina)

Address:
DOINA Foundation
Aarhuispad 22, 3067 PR Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Phone: +31-10-421 86 22, Fax: +31-10-455 60 65,

The 6th National Competition "Golden Crook" will take place on the 25 April 2009 in the town of Kotel under the patronage of the chairman of the school trustees Mr. Parush Nedelchev, the Methodic Union for Bulgarian Dances and Philip Koutev National School of Folk Arts at the town of Kotel, Municipality of Kotel.

The competition is an annual celebration of the unique, eternal and self-sufficient resources of the variety of the Bulgarian dances. The success of the former competitions put frames to its main aims: give motivation to young performers to preserve and develop folklore dances, to become a place of exchange of newly methodics of the modern education of folklore performers. It’s target is to find, support and protect talented children.

For further details for the regulations of the competition and a subscriber’s application form please visit the site of Philip Koutev National School of Folk Arts at the town of Kotel.

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Company Pitagross invites you to take part in an International musical youth and children’s festivals, which will take place in Monastir, Tunisia.

26.04.09-10.05.09 - Maghreb's wings

In festivals can participate collectives of different genres: Academic and folk choirs, vocal groups, soloists, choreographic collectives, soloists of folk and modern dance, orchestras and string, wind and folk ensembles, folk groups and others.

During the festival every collective gets an opportunity to present their contest program and to get an international diploma. Festival’s judges are honored figures of the Czech culture, teachers of leading musical and choreographic institutes of Prague.

Don’t be hesitating to ask questions.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Best regards,
Pitagross s.r.o.
www.pitagross.cz

Festival program

USA Tour to Mark 100 Years of Bulgaria's Independence

(April-May 2009)

Presenting

THEODOSII SPASSOV
(www.theodosiispassov.com)
World-acclaimed kaval (Bulgarian flute) player
THEODOSII SPASSOV is a phenomenon who affects the audience with his uniqueness of style and performance. Theodosii Spassov has developed his own unique style of playing the instrument by synthesizing traditional folklore with jazz, fusion and classical music.

"His work on the Kaval was nothing short of pure genius."
- Howard Rovics, Professor Emeritus of music, at the School of the Arts on the C.W.Post Campus of Long Island University
" Mr. Spassov as one of the most talented Eastern-European musicians … He actually created a new musical genre."
Newsweek, 2000

"....like a jam session between Ian Anderson and Thelonius Monk." - Chicago tribune


TATIANA SARBINSKA
(www.tatianasarbinska.com)
world-renowned Balkan vocalist and teacher,
“The voice of Pirin”
"Tatiana Sarbinska is a truly unique artist. She is a professional singer and educator of international acclaim. She is one of the world's leading experts of the performance of Eastern European and in particular, of folk art traditions of Eastern European music." -Bruce Rossley, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, Boston City Hall

“Tatiana Sarbinska performs with a brilliant style,
with a rich vocal technique, a wide vocal range, and a lively artistic presence." -Boston Herald

And the Bulgarian virtuosos

T H E OD O S I I S P A S S O V FOLK PROJECT BAND
- Peyo Peev (gadulka),
two-time recipient of the Golden Gadulka Award
- Ivan Georgiev (bagpipe),
tours with the The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices choir
- Genadiy Rashkov (drums),
tours with the Filip Kutev National Folk Ensemble
- Petar Milanov (guitar,tambura),
tours with the Filip Kutev National Folk Ensemble

TOUR DATES*
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April 10, SAN DIEGO, CA
April 11, PHOENIX, AZ
April 15, LAS VEGAS, NV
April 17, LOS ANGELES, CA
April 18, DALLAS, TX
April 24 & 25, CHICAGO, IL
May 1, WASHINGTON D.C.M
May 3 BOSTON, MA
May 5, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
May 8, NEW YORK, NY
(!!! Tatiana Sarbinska will NOT perform in San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Dallas concerts)

!!! FOR MORE TOUR INFO VISIT:

www.Bgfocus.com/bgtour



USA Tour - Theodosii Spassov band Video

Company Pitagross invites you to take part in an International musical youth and children’s festivals, which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic.

02.05.09-08.05.09 - May Fantasy

In festivals can participate collectives of different genres: Academic and folk choirs, vocal groups, soloists, choreographic collectives, soloists of folk and modern dance, orchestras and string, wind and folk ensembles, folk groups and others.

During the festival every collective gets an opportunity to present their contest program and to get an international diploma. Festival’s judges are honored figures of the Czech culture, teachers of leading musical and choreographic institutes of Prague.

Don’t be hesitating to ask questions.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Best regards,
Pitagross s.r.o.
www.pitagross.cz

10 week workshop: Saturdays mornings 10:00-11:30 April 11 to June 13 cost: $360.

This workshop is open to all instrumentalists from intermediate to advanced levels.

Music from the Balkan countries (Greece, Bulgaria and Macedonia and many more) contains so-called ³odd meters,² such as 7/8, 5/8 and 11/8. While this may seem complicated, this is dance-based music and the flow of these rhythms is completely natural once you feel them. The scales used in music from this part of the world are distinctive and beautiful.

The repertoire itself is as varied as the languages are. A variety of material is presented by ear and stylistic components of these styles including ornamentation, playing back up rhythm and improvisation are covered. Please bring a recording device to class if possible. Written music and CD¹s are provided.

For more information: www.jazzschool.com

Phone: 510-845-5373
For specific questions about the Balkan Ensemble workshop, contact kaila@kailaflexer.com.

The Jazzschool is located at 2087 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 94704, USA