Founded in 1937 in Pittsburgh, they are the oldest university-based folk ensemble in the United States. Each receives scholarship aid in exchange for participating in the troupe. The Tamburitzans travel extensively throughout the continental United States, performing up to 80 concerts each season, and have also made 10 international tours. They have been have been honored throughout the world for their expertise and professionalism. This performance has been scheduled specifically for our conference.
Tickets are available with pre-registration.
Remaining tickets will be sold to the public. Oakland features a number of fine ethnic restaurants for lunch or dinner. After the free time, we will gather at the Stephen Foster Memorial for the General Membership Meeting and the Charles Seeger Lecture, this year presented by Adelaida Reyes Schramm . There will be a number of options for Saturday evening's concerts. Be sure to mention that you are part of the SEM97 Conference.