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In what was likely our last capacity concert presentation for while, Altan paid us a visit on 3/2/20 at FlynnSpace in Burlington. It was an honor and pleasure to present the concert as part of the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival, which got started the previous weekend and would have continued through the end of March if […]
Just wanted to send a Trad Camp update in light of the current situation with COVID-19. As of now, we are holding tight and still planning on going ahead with YTV Trad Camp 2020, July 27-31. We will, of course, continue to monitor the situation and will be constantly re-evaluating our plans; and we will […]
The 2020 Young Tradition Festival has been cancelled. However the annual contest will continue in an on-line format. In late April and early May, Young Tradition Vermont brings together young people involved in traditional music and dance, and those who support and are interested in what they do, in an effort to share with the […]
Young Tradition Vermont cancellations, verified on 3/15/20 by the Board of Directors. Disappointment is certainly at play, for everyone. The COVID-19 situation is the major variable. We aren’t canceling these activities without careful consideration of the risks (personal and organizational). If you are involved with any of these specific cancellations, you can expect additional detail, […]
31 March 2020 6:30 pm River Arts Council. Morrisville Presented by Young Tradition Vermont at River Arts Council, Morrisville. $20 admission, Reservations and Info at joseph@riverartsvt.org. Regional meal catered by Kate Halladay of Sustainable Kitchen, $13 at the door at 5:30pm. Alash The musicians of Alash are Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, Ayan-ool Sam, and Ayan Shirizhik. All were trained in traditional Tuvan […]
30 March 2020 6:00 pm BCA Center in Burlington Presented by Young Tradition Vermont at BCA Center. $20 admission, Reservations and Info at mark.sustic@gmail.com Alash The musicians of Alash are Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, Ayan-ool Sam, and Ayan Shirizhik. All were trained in traditional Tuvan music since childhood, first learning from their families and later becoming students of master throat singers. They […]
The Touring Group has cancelled its tour plans April, including the original plans for Japan, and the alternative options in New England, Quebec and locally (Burlington). We want to make sure everyone who is involved with or interested in the group and those plans is informed. Let others know if you think they should know. […]
7 March 2020 7:00 pm – 9:30pm Chandler Center for the Arts Presented by Young Tradition Vermont with Chandler Center for The Arts, Randolph, VT $20 suggested donation. Info at 802-728-9878. www.chandler-arts.org. The Young Tradition Touring Group Concert will feature traditional music and dance and will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7:00 […]
25 February 2020 7:00 pm Hotel Vermont Presented by Young Tradition Vermont and Hotel Vermont with support provided by the Vermont Family Network and others. More info at mark.sustic@gmail.com. Tickets available for $15.00 at https://sevendaystickets.com/events/mardi-gras-at-hotel-vermont-2-25-2020?fbclid=IwAR1uSz2PEAPCxOiwr4rjtAQgg90fWs-zBHdjYzmFpFMYMk1S0o8FoU0hV9s Mardi Gras Party to Benefit the Tom Sustic Fund featuring Yankee Chank, Ponyhustle and others. Burlington does Mardi Gras ON Fat Tuesday, featuring live music. Mardi Gras is French for […]
14 February 2020 6:00 pm Burlington Violin Shop 23 Church Street Marketplace Presented by Young Tradition Vermont with the Burlington Violin Shop in cooperation with ONE Band and Brian Perkins with support from the Vermont Folklife Center’s Apprenticeship Program. $10 to $20 suggested donation. Reservations and other info at mark.sustic@gmail.com. From the Gandharba musical tradition of Nepal, virtuoso Shyam […]
Young Tradition Vermont (YTV) has created a Youth Commission thanks to encouragement and support from the Nelson Family Foundation and others. The ensemble has been rehearsing since September 2019 and has performed at the annual New Year’s Eve HIGHLIGHT! FESTIVAL in Burlington (12/31/19), the Spice on Snow Festival in Montpelier (1/25/20) and the Highland Center […]
During the last week of April and into the 1st weekend of May 2020 we have our annual Young Tradition Festival in Burlington, bringing together young people interested in traditional music and dance, and the adults to care for and about how that happens. Saturday evening is a highlight for the week, the popular showcase […]