Children's Strings Society in Edmonton
Welcome to our home on the net. The Children’s Strings Society, now known as Struny. In efforts to share the traditions of the Ukrainian culture in a multicultural society, we covet opportunities to perform in public venues such as the Alberta Legislature, West Edmonton Mall (represented the Edmonton Catholic School District), and the Byzantine Festival (on 118 Avenue). Being sought also by the Ukrainian Community in Alberta, the group has traveled to Malanka at Jasper Park Lodge, and recently opened for the ‘Tales of Ukraine” at the Winspear Centre. In 2010 Struny joined together with the St. Martins Dance Academy and St. Matthews Choir to represent the Ukrainian Bilingual Program at the Celebration of the Arts hosted by Edmonton Catholic Schools. This collaborative venture of bringing children of multiple art forms together was a remarkable and memorable experience. As the language of music is indeed international, Struny continues to seek opportunities to perform in the secular community and welcomes the opportunity to stretch their boundaries to share the rich cultural music that is Ukrainian.
Currently the program has students ranging from early elementary through high school, and has opened its doors to feed from a much broader pool. Repertoire is predominately Ukrainian, singing to the souls of parents and grandparents alike. The program offers both private and group lessons on site.
Contact Info:
Alex Strilets: Alex.Strilets@gov.ab.ca
STRUNY, St. Martin Catholic Elementary School
Room #12, 11310 - 51 Avenue, Edmonton AB, T6H 0L7
tel.: (780) 488-5890