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'''The Tamburitzans''' (Formerly the Duquesne University Tamburitzans) are the longest-running [[Multiculturalism|multicultural]] [[music|song]] and [[dance]] company in the [[United States]]. Headquartered in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], the company's members are full-time students who receive [[scholarship]]s for their activities. The Tamburitzans are dedicated to perpetuating international [[cultural heritage]] through entertaining performance - while awarding scholarships to talented and deserving students attending a Pittsburgh-based school.
'''The Tamburitzans''' (formerly the [[Duquesne University]] Tamburitzans) are the longest-running [[Multiculturalism|multicultural]] [[music|song]] and [[dance]] company in the [[United States]]. Headquartered in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], the company's members are full-time students who receive [[scholarship]]s for their activities. The Tamburitzans are dedicated to perpetuating international [[cultural heritage]] through entertaining performance - while awarding scholarships to talented and deserving students attending a Pittsburgh-based school.


The Tamburitzans were formed on February 3, 1937, by Dr. A. Lester Pierce, who brought his "Slavonic Tamburitza Orchestra" from [[St. Edward's University]] of [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], [[Texas]] to [[Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], where the group was well received by the region's diverse ethnic communities. Dr. Pierce negotiated an arrangement with Duquesne University, involving a work scholarship program, and the tradition of The Tamburitzans began. Over the years, The Tamburitzans have recorded albums and have toured extensively (sometimes internationally) performing music and dance mainly from [[Eastern Europe]] and its neighboring folk cultures. The Tamburitzans are affectionately known as "the Tammies" in some circles.
The Tamburitzans were formed on February 3, 1937, by Dr. A. Lester Pierce, who brought his "Slavonic Tamburitza Orchestra" from [[St. Edward's University]] of [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], [[Texas]] to [[Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], where the group was well received by the region's diverse ethnic communities. Dr. Pierce negotiated an arrangement with Duquesne University, involving a work scholarship program, and the tradition of The Tamburitzans began. Over the years, The Tamburitzans have recorded albums and have toured extensively (sometimes internationally) performing music and dance mainly from [[Eastern Europe]] and its neighboring folk cultures. The Tamburitzans are affectionately known as "the Tammies" in some circles.


The Tamburitzans headquarters at 1801 Boulevard of the Allies was originally built as the [[Warner Bros.]] film exchange building in the 1920s and served the studio until the 1960s.[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_637016.html]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
The Tamburitzans headquarters at 1801 Boulevard of the Allies was originally built as the [[Warner Bros.]] [[film exchange]] building in the 1920s and served the studio until the 1960s.[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_637016.html]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}


In September 2014, [[Duquesne University]] announced that the Tamburitzans would become an independent nonprofit over the subsequent two to three years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/theater-dance/2015/11/11/Tamburitzans-embrace-change-as-group-separates-from-Duquesne-University/stories/201511110031|title=Tamburitzans embrace change as group separates from Duquesne University|newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|access-date=2016-11-02}}</ref> As of July 1, 2016, The Tamburitzans ensemble officially is supported by PIFAI - Pittsburgh International Folk Arts Institute - a [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit corporation headquartered in Pittsburgh.
In September 2014, Duquesne University announced that the Tamburitzans would become an independent nonprofit over the subsequent two to three years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/theater-dance/2015/11/11/Tamburitzans-embrace-change-as-group-separates-from-Duquesne-University/stories/201511110031|title=Tamburitzans embrace change as group separates from Duquesne University|newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|access-date=2016-11-02}}</ref> As of July 1, 2016, The Tamburitzans ensemble officially is supported by PIFAI - Pittsburgh International Folk Arts Institute - a [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit corporation headquartered in Pittsburgh.


[[File:Duquesne Tamburitzans1801BoA jeh.jpg|thumb|right|1801 Boulevard of the Allies]]
[[File:Duquesne Tamburitzans1801BoA jeh.jpg|thumb|right|1801 Boulevard of the Allies]]

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The Tamburitzans
Duquesne University Tamburitzans performing at South Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 25, 2006.
Duquesne University Tamburitzans performing at South Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 25, 2006.
Background information
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresFolk, Traditional, Eastern European.
Years active1937–present
Websitewww.thetamburitzans.org

The Tamburitzans (formerly the Duquesne University Tamburitzans) are the longest-running multicultural song and dance company in the United States. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company's members are full-time students who receive scholarships for their activities. The Tamburitzans are dedicated to perpetuating international cultural heritage through entertaining performance - while awarding scholarships to talented and deserving students attending a Pittsburgh-based school.

The Tamburitzans were formed on February 3, 1937, by Dr. A. Lester Pierce, who brought his "Slavonic Tamburitza Orchestra" from St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the group was well received by the region's diverse ethnic communities. Dr. Pierce negotiated an arrangement with Duquesne University, involving a work scholarship program, and the tradition of The Tamburitzans began. Over the years, The Tamburitzans have recorded albums and have toured extensively (sometimes internationally) performing music and dance mainly from Eastern Europe and its neighboring folk cultures. The Tamburitzans are affectionately known as "the Tammies" in some circles.

The Tamburitzans headquarters at 1801 Boulevard of the Allies was originally built as the Warner Bros. film exchange building in the 1920s and served the studio until the 1960s.[1][permanent dead link‍]

In September 2014, Duquesne University announced that the Tamburitzans would become an independent nonprofit over the subsequent two to three years.[1] As of July 1, 2016, The Tamburitzans ensemble officially is supported by PIFAI - Pittsburgh International Folk Arts Institute - a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation headquartered in Pittsburgh.

1801 Boulevard of the Allies

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References

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  1. ^ "Tamburitzans embrace change as group separates from Duquesne University". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
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