Repertoire...

Choir Repertoire:

The repertoire of the choir is extensive and ever expanding.  It includes traditional Polish folk songs, sacred music, patriotic songs, traditional Christmas selections, as well as operas and operettas selections.  Below are samples of the choir performances.

Please enjoy samples of our second recording of Christmas carols (.wav format)... Dzisiaj w Betlejem (Today in Bethlehem) Cieszmy sie (Let Us Rejoice) Zasnij Dziecino (Sleep, Little Child) Note: Click once on underlined song name to activate your audio player.  If it does not activate, right click on the file name to download the sound clip.

Dance Repertoire -

• Kujawiak-Oberek - Two of Poland's national dances. The elegant and romantic Kujawiak is contrasted by the lively and playful Oberek.

• Krakowiak - Another of Poland's national dances.  This dance, which originated in the Krakow region of southern Poland, is characterized by the colourful costumes, quick steps, and the brisk, energetic tempo of the music.

• Szot Madziar - A dance from the Cieszyn region of southern Poland.  The influence of several centuries' contact with Hungarian culture can be noticed in both the music and the movements of this spirited dance.

• Baba-Dziad - This dance depicts some of the rich Carnival traditions of the Wilamowice region of southern Poland.  The party really gets interesting when "Baba" arrives, carrying a basketful of surprises on her back.

• Mazur

• Lubelski Suite 

• Polka Beskidzka 

• Kolomajki 

• Rzeszów Suite 

• Slask 

• Zywiec

• Opoczno

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