President - Steve Dacko is the current President of the Canadian Bandurist Capella. He is a singing member and co-ordinates activities of the ensemble, organizes all meetings when necessary and addresses ensemble issues. As President, he acts as an advisor to the Capella director on matters of choir performance, commitments etc. Steve also is the main contact for arranging all concerts and performance requests. To contact Steve please e-mail him at banduristy@canada.com or phone at 905-820-1220.
Treasurer -Victor Sheweli - (Merited Artist of Ukraine) is the treasurer and Financial Officer of the Canadian Bandurist Capella In his volunteer role as Financial Officer for the Canadian Bandurist Capella, Victor keeps all financial records. This includes annual financial plans, monthly book-keeping, all tax filings and administration for the ensemble. He is responsible for issuing tax donation receipts and keeps records and reconciles choir member participation in fundraising activities and their contribution toward the success of the ensemble. He works closely with the fundraising coordinator to establish an annual plan for fundraising. He is also the key liaison for the Canadian Bandurist Capella with other choirs, groups and other individuals dealing with the ensemble.
Vice President - Roman Bratasiuk
Past President - Bohdan Temniuk - Founding President of the Capella, Bohdan assists the president with his responsibilities and assists with organization of many of our social and professional events. Mr Temniuk has devoted a great deal of his life to the promotion of Ukrainian choral traditions, providing opportunities for younger members to enjoy a challenging and rewarding musical experience.
Secretary - Slawko Primak - responsible for all incoming and outgoing correspondence for the Capella. He develops meeting minutes and ensures all documentation is kept current and that communication standards are enforced. Slawko maintains an album/collection of all reviews, advertisements, and other journal/newspaper articles about the CBC as well as organizing archives.
Chaplain - Fr Roman Galadza - provides spiritual guidance, growth counselling and direction to the banduristy, choristers, parents and volunteers. The Chaplain provides for the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals in time of crisis. He focuses on the spiritual and emotional well being of members. In addition, the Chaplain provides for various religious needs, spiritual guidance, religious counselling and ritual celebrations when requested by the Capella or individual members and provides guidance for Liturgical music content.
Wardrobe Coordinator - Mykola Maskulka -
Starosta (Choir Elder) - Nestor Siolkovsky - Takes control of rehearsals and performances, assisting with any organizational task as required.
Artistic Committee:
Victor Mishalow is the founding artistic director of the Canadian Bandurist Capella and can be contacted at: victor.mishalow@sympatico.ca
Andrii Dmytrovych is the Choir Master of the Canadian Bandurist Capella.
Yurij Petlura - Concert Master - Ensures all the bandura players are prepared to either rehearse or perform
Mykola Maskulka - Mykola is responsible for the appearance of the Capella and the image the ensemble portrays.
Canadian Bandurist Capella