Join us on December 6th for a festive sing-along event led by Dr. Olga Zaitseva-Herz, hosted by the Kule Folklore Centre! This joyous gathering is all about Ukrainian caroling, bringing together the community to celebrate the holiday season in song. This is a casual and fun-filled event with no formal presentations—just a chance to sing, connect, and share in the holiday spirit. Bring your voice and your holiday cheer for a day to remember!
đź“ŤLocation: Old Arts Building Foyer
👉Note: Song sheets will be provided, so everyone can join in and enjoy singing traditional Ukrainian carols under Olga's guidance. To make the evening even sweeter, Ukrainian desserts, punch, and coffee will be served. Scroll down to RSVP.
About Olga:
Dr. Olga Zaitseva-Herz is a professional vocal teacher with a strong academic and artistic background in vocal pedagogy and ethnomusicology with over a decade of teaching experience. Trained in Germany, where she studied vocal pedagogy, Olga specializes in a wide range of singing styles, including Ukrainian traditional music, classical repertoire, and contemporary approaches. She holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Alberta, where her 2024 dissertation, "Transcultural Singing Between Continents: A Multimodal Reflection of Hybridity in the Ukrainian-Canadian Vernacular Song Repertoire," explored the fusion of Ukrainian singing traditions in Canada. Olga’s artistic practice reflects a deep integration of academic research with performance. She transforms archival folklore materials and ethnographic field recordings into immersive sensory experiences, combining cross-cultural and multistylistic elements with sound, visuals, and choreography to create dynamic, multidimensional performances.