Background &Biographies
Šarena Tamburitza Orchestra was created in 1996 by former members of two other female tambura orchestras -- The Trivanovich Sisters Orchestra and Danice. The original group was comprised of Honey Zimmerman on bugarija; Denise Mulec on cello; Lu Ann Chmura on bass; Marci Coleff on 1st brac; and Mickey Arangelovich on 2nd brac. In 2005 they changed bass players and Nisi Pozderac has stepped up to the challenge. In one way or another the tambura has always been a part of each of their lives. The love of the tambura is deeply imbedded in their hearts.
Honey
Zimmerman on bugarija has been playing the tambura since she was five
years old. Honey was part of the family's Trivanovich Sisters Orchestra
and later played with the Seceri Orchestra. In 2000, Honey was the
recipient of the Tamburitza Association of America's 50-Year Anniversary
Award. She was inducted into the "Tamburitza Hall of Fame" in 2008. Her steady rhythms set the pace for
Šarena.
Denise
Mulec on cello began her involvement with tambura music as a member
of a youth tamburitza orchestra. Prior to joining Sarena, Denise
performed with Danice. She also has added her talents to teaching the
next generation of tamburasi in youth orchestras. Equally adept on the bugarija,
Denise's cello riffs add depth and richness to
Šarena's
arrangements.
Marci
Coleff on 1st brac is yet another product of the tamburitza youth
orchestras and a former member of Danice. She is also a skilled vocalist
and choral director, with a degree in each discipline, and is currently
directing the Zumbercani Orchestra of Cleveland. Marci received the
1994 Lou Cavic Founders Award from the Tamburitza Association of America.
Her dulcet vocals and smooth melodies are highlights of
Šarena's
repertoires.
Mickey
Arangelovich on 2nd brac began playing tambura as a young girl and
performed throughout the U.S. and on radio and television with her sisters in
the Trivanovich Sisters Orchestra. She was inducted into the "Tamburitza
Hall of Fame" in 2008 along with her sister Honey. Mickey lends her voice to several
choral groups, and her solid harmony on the brac and rousing vocals are a
popular contribution to and round out
Šarena's
diverse talent.
Nisi
Pozderac
on bass started playing tambura at a young age learning from various members
of the Trivanovich Family and performing with a youth
tamburitza orchestra. Nisi played the cello with the Trivanovich Sisters
Orchestra and then with the Seceri Orchestra. Her strong and
creative bass lines and vocals are a pleasant addition and blend well with the
versatile style of
Šarena.
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