studies. She began singing at age 5 in her church choir, at 6 began ballet and Ukrainian
dance, by 7 Olya was taking piano lessons. In elementary school Olya was introduced to the
flute, joining every school musical production, choir & band, then fell in love with the bandura
(the 58 stringed national instrument of Ukraine) and she's been singing, playing and
entertaining ever since!
Growing up in NYC, Olya is known by many for her various performances and recordings with
the Homin Stepiv Bandura Ensemble, the New York Bandura Ensemble’s original NY School
of Bandura, the Promin Vocal ensemble, pianist Andrij Stasiw and several wedding bands.
Olya emerged as a solo vocalist who set out to develop her music creatively and instinctively to
reflect traditional Ukrainian concepts with individualized arrangements and flair.
Olya is a certified and tenured music teacher in Trumbull, CT and currently teaches elementary
music to grades K-5 at Jane Ryan Elementary School. Olya is honored that she has the
opportunity to work with students and pass along her love for music.
