THE MUSICIANS

Musicians of the UBC volunteer their time and talent for the mission of the ensemble. The UBC has been traditionally based in the Metro Detroit area since 1949, however the group is composed of talented musicians from throughout North America, including Alberta, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Manitoba, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington DC. Musicians travel on weekends to rehearse for up to 12 hours over two days. Our ensemble includes doctors, lawyers, students, engineers, multiple business professionals, retirees, and entrepreneurs—all of whom share a passion for Ukrainian music and the bandura. One of the most interesting aspects of the ensemble is its age diversity. Members range in age of 18 to 70.

Performing Ensemble

for the

2025–2026 Concert Season

INSTRUMENTALISTS

Roman Beley — Toronto, Ontario
Nick Deychakiwsky — Detroit, Michigan
Nick Hladio — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Arsen Krok — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Victor Lishchyna — Toronto, Ontario

Kyrylo Mahlay — Cleveland, Ohio
Taras Mahlay — Cleveland, Ohio

Boyan Makerenko — Pensacola, Florida

Justin Mehes — Minneapolis, Minnesota
George Metulynsky — Windsor, Ontario
Alex Schidowka — Cleveland, Ohio

Michael Serdiuk — Detroit, Michigan
Joseph Tobianski — Detroit, Michigan

Fedir Yasnowski — Youngstown, Ohio
Stephan Zaets — Boston, Massachusetts

FIRST TENORS

Bohdan Balko — Yonkers, New York

Theodore Bodnar — New York City, New York

Zenon Chaikovsky — Cleveland, Ohio

Yarema Hryciw — Scotts Valley, California

Jeff Smolilo — Parma, Ohio

Petro Tarnawsky — Edmonton, Alberta

SECOND TENORS

Vasyl Grabovyy — Syracuse, New York
Alexander Hladio — Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Roman Jakubowycz — Cleveland, Ohio
Nazar Kalivoshko — Cleveland, Ohio
Andrij Shrubowich — Cleveland, Ohio
Vasyl Troyanovych — Syracuse, New York

Victor Yurchenko — Detroit, Michigan

BARITONES

Adrian Dejchakiwsky — Detroit, Michigan

Andriy Hladyshevsky — Edmonton, Alberta
Joe Kolodka — Medina, Ohio

Ihor Krislaty — Cleveland, Ohio
Ihor Kusznir — Philadelphia Pennsylvania

John Kytasty — Detroit, Michigan

Michael Labay — Winnipeg, Manitoba
Stephen Szyszka — Washington D.C.

Roman Yatskiv — Cleveland, Ohio

BASSES

Alexander Hryndzio — Winnipeg, Manitoba

Sam Kostiuk — Edmonton, Alberta
Hrytz Maluzynsky — St. Albert, Alberta

Mykola Schidowka — Cleveland, Ohio
Oleh Zmiyiwsky — Red Deer, Alberta

AUDITIONS

The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus (UBC), recipients of the prestigious Taras Shevchenko Prize for Artistic Achievement awarded by Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers, schedules auditions for male vocalists or bandura players interested in becoming members of the Chorus.

In order to achieve even higher goals and greater artistic excellence, we are looking for qualified and dedicated musicians to join the ensemble as we write the new chapters in the rich history of the bandurist brethren. The UBC is also looking for singers and bandurists who have the potential and dedication to be part of this unique ensemble that is more than just a singing group. We are committed to the development of young people who have an interest in improving their musical skills while working with the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus once they pass the audition process.