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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.

Congratulations to Nisi who became a grandmother on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008 to a baby girl!

 

Also to Honey and Mickey who will be inducted into the "Tamburitza Hall of Fame" on September 27, 2008.

 

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.  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.  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 has just recently joined Šarena on bass.  She 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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