Join Us for the 2015 BDAA Convention! July 5-12, 2015, in Akron, Ohio Facilities Registration Tourism & Local Activities

This year’s concert will be held in Cartwright Hall at Kent State University main campus. Victor Gorodinsky, Russian-born conductor, arranger, instrumentalist, and scholar from Madison, Wisconsin, will conduct the concert.

The domra guest artist is Alexander Tsygankov from Moscow with his wife Inna Schevchenko. Tsygankov is the world’s leading domra player, has been called the “Russian Paganini” and holds the coveted title “Distinguished Artist of Russia”. Inna, his wife, holds the title of “Honored Artist of Russia” and is a renowned piano soloist and accompanist. The balalaika guest artist is Tetiana Khomenko, the pioneering young balalaika artist from Kiev, Ukraine.

Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door at Cartwright Hall the night of the concert. For additional information, feel free to call the Convention Coordinator, Mary Jane Malackany at 330-478-0026 or go to the ‘contact us’ page and forward an email.

You’ll be inspired early on with a lovely welcome party, “A Taste of Ohio,” scheduled for the evening of Sunday, July 5. Special entertainment will be provided. Be sure to check back later for further information.

The rest of the week will provide memorable opportunities to unwind, meet new friends, and enjoy jam sessions! There will be plenty of room on the dance floor, an opportunity to express one’s self at Open-Mic night, the legendary Zakuski night!

You are sure to be impressed and enchanted with the Gala Banquet on Friday evening, held at the state-of-the-art St. Nicholas Banquet Center on the beautiful, expansive, and majestic grounds of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church near Akron.