Over the years, Hoosli has recorded over 100 hundred musical pieces; folk, modern and secular, Ukrainian and English. The full repertoire encompasses hundreds more and grows every year.

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Divine Liturgy - Служба Божа
Play, Minstrel, Play - Грай, Кобзарю, Грай
Encore - Біс
Rejoice - Радуйся Земле
20th Anniversary Gala - Святкування 20-ого Ювілею
Hoosli III - Гуслі III
Hoosli II - Гуслі II
Hoosli I - Гуслі I
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	Коломийка Kolomyjka		Карпати кличуть The Mountain Beckons
	Ой там за Дунаєм Beyond the Danube		Козацькому роду нема переводу Cossacks Forever
	Грай Кобзарю Грай Play Minstrel Play		Думи мої Thoughts of Mine
	Гей на горі там женці жнуть The Harvesters on the Hill		Мої ясени My Sycamores
	Реве та стогне Дніпр широкий The Mighty Dnipro Roars		Верховино Verkhovyno
	Ти казала You Led Me		Стрілецьким шляхом Medley of the Sich Riflemen

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Divine Liturgy – Служба Божа 2009, Conductor: William Solomon Since the baptism of Ukraine in 988 A.D., its people, and especially the fearless kozaky, have defended and nurtured her Christian faith. The Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus is proud of its origins at St. Vladimir’s College (Minor Seminary) in Roblin, Manitoba, and on the occasion of the chorus’ 40th Anniversary, we are honoured to present the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom in the Byzantine rite. We hope that you will enjoy the works and creations of some of the most eminent masters of our Ukrainian liturgical music, as performed by the Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus, featuring Rev. Fr. Alexander Harkavyi. Songs O Heavenly King The Great Litany First Antiphon The Little Litany Second Antiphon O Only Begotten Son The Little Litany Third Antiphon Lesser Entrance s O Holy God Alleluia Litany of Fervent Supplication Litany of the Faithful Cherubimic Hymn VII The Great Entrance Litany of Supplication Father, Son, & Holy Spirit The Creed Eucharistic Prayer We Sing to Thee It is Right Litany of Petition The Lord’s Prayer One is Holy Blessed is He Who Come Praise the Lord From Above We Have Seen the Light May Our Lips be Filled with Praise Litany of Thanksgiving Blessed by the Name of the Lord Dismissal Prayer for Ukraine Members First Tenors Myles Burdeniuk Myron Burdeniuk Jim Dudych Lawrence Grzenda Markian McColl Chris Rawluk Nick Sirdar Walter Skakun John Tanner Second Tenors Colin Burdeniuk Don Cilinsky Gary Lukie Myron Radawetz Andrij Semaniuk Wally Skakun Harry Szkwarek Baritones Julian Burdeniuk Mark Karpa Ken Kuchma Mike Labay Leo Luch Brian Lukie Walter Lytwyn Christopher Sklepowich Dan Yarko Bases Victor Bondarchuk Mikhas Chabluk Tom Dudych Jay Korban Paul Mayba Terry Solomon Tim Swynar Mark Turman Oleh Zmiyiwsky

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Play, Minstrel, Play - Грай, Кобзарю, Грай 2003, Conductor: William Solomon A selection of beloved religious, historical, patriotic, and romantic songs. Shortly after their 30th anniversary, Hoosli released their most recent recording. This edition was on CD and cassette, composed of 16 songs. Choir consisted of 34 members. God, Ukraine, freedom, love, and beauty - these concepts summarize the themes of most Ukrainian songs. In this album, the Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus proudly presents a selection of beloved religious, historical, patriotic, and romantic songs. Over the many centuries Ukrainians have fought constantly for freedom and independence from invaders and imperialists. This intense struggle is told in the songs from many generations of freedom fighters. And the love songs speak for themselves. Songs Play, Minstrel, Play Thoughts of Mine Oh, on the Hill Strolling in the Orchard Duma [epic] from "The Captive" Mother of God, Redeem Us Medley: The Waves Roar & The Kozaks Whistled Going off to Battle The Harvesters on the Hill My Sycamores Black Clouds Over the Delta Play, Bandura, Play Friends, Let Us Drink! The Mist Rises from the Delta Poltavan March In the Evening It is not Thunder in the Steppes The Mighty Dnipro Roars and Moans Members First Tenors Myles Burdeniuk Jim Dudych Lawrence Grzenda Cory Kohut Ivan Maluzynsky Nick Sirdar Harry Szkwarek Bob Zaporozan Mike Zakaluzny Second Tenors Don Cilinski Joe Dudych Myron Halayda Myron Kurjewicz Gary Lukie Myron Radawetz Michael Ryczak Chris Sklepowich Marc Storozuk Baritones Andy Bereznycky Joe Coffey Stefan Duplak Mark Karpa Mike Labay Leo Luch Greg Solomon George Stolarskyj Bases Bill Chabluk Tom Dudych Walter Dudych Dennis Krawec Alex Kryschuk Russ Luch Paul Mayba Mark Turman

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Encore - Біс 1998, Conductor: William Solomon An album filled with songs of the gallant kozaky and ballads that speak to the heart. Just before the end of the millennium, Hoosli released their sixth album. This edition was on cassette and CD, composed of 17 songs. Choir consisted of 41 members. The rollicking songs of the gallant kozaky are blended with gentle ballads that speak to the heart. Passionate lyrics woven with lush harmonies relay the deep emotions that Ukrainians have expressed through their music as individuals, and as a people. The struggle for freedom from foreign oppression, the sentiments of bittersweet love, the pastoral beauty of the Carpathian Mountains, and the love of one's homeland are just a few of the universal themes that all listeners will appreciate. Songs Kozaks Forever Medley Let Us Drink, Brothers The Steppe Wind Beyond the Danube The Tranquil Pond The Fog in the Ravine The Young Ploughman Kolomyjka When I Was 20 The Green Hazel Tree The Mountains Beckon The Rifleman's Parting The Cherry Orchard Ruler of Heaven and Earth Verkhovyno You Led Me On Members First Tenors Myles Burdeniuk Orest Deneka Jim Dudych Cory Kohut Andrew Maksymetz Mark Procyshyn Chris Rawluk Nick Sirdar Harry Szkwarek Bob Zaporozan Second Tenors Colin Burdeniuk Don Cilinski Joe Dudych Myron Halayda Myron Kurjewicz Chris Lukie Gary Lukie Ted Perich Myron Radawetz Michael Ryczak Marc Storozuk Baritones Cory Anderson Andy Bereznycky Ben Hewak Walter Hewak Mark Karpa Jim Keller Roman Kukura Leo Luch Tim Lukie George Stolarskyj Bases Don Bryk Bill Chabluk Tom Dudych Walter Dudych Alex Kryschuk Russ Luch Paul Mayba Merv Prosak John Sirdar Mark Turman

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Rejoice - Радуйся Земле 1994, Conductor: William Solomon A collection of traditional Christmas carols and schedrivky-New Year songs. Hoosli's first Christmas recording, including traditional English carols. This edition was on cassette and CD, composed of 17 songs. Choir consisted of 40 members. In their 25 year history the Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus has earned the respect and appreciation of audiences across North America with their dynamic, versatile and exuberant performances. Their countless concerts, social events, liturgies, and particularly their unique full productions of historical kozak themes, have made them one of the most popular Ukrainian-Canadian choral groups. Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus proudly presents this, their fifth recording - a collection of traditional Christmas carols and schedrivky-New Year songs. Songs God Eternal Angels In Heaven Rejoice On Christmas Eve Bells Good Evening, Good Host In Bethlehem The Little Drummer Boy Schedrivka A New Joy Descended God Is Born Basil's Mother Tidings Of Joy In Bethlehem A Star Shines On The River Jordan Christ Is Born Silent Night Members First Tenors Ken Bailey John Budyk Jim Dudych Cory Kohut Ivan Maluzynsky John Mayba Harry Szkwarek Bob Zaporozan Second Tenors Don Cilinsky Orest Deneka Joe Dudych Myron Halayda Julian Klymkiw Gary Lukie Joe Mushaluk Ted Perich Michael Ryczak Marc Storozuk Baritones Andy Bereznycky Dan Gusztak Ben Hewak Walter Hewak Mark Karpa Jim Keller Roman Kukura Leo Luch Mike Luczka Tim Lukie Bases Nestor Bohonos Don Bryk Bill Chabluk Tom Dudych Walter Dudych Alex Kryschuk Russ Luch Paul Mayba Merv Prosak Walter Saranchuk John Sirdar Greg Zubacz

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20th Anniversary Gala - Святкування 20-ого Ювілею 1991, Conductor: William Solomon In 1991, in celebration of their 20th anniversary, Hoosli released this cassette, their fourth recording. Composed of 12 songs. Choir consisted of 36 members. A world famous painting by the noted artist Repin depicted a group of boisterous Kozaks writing a threatening letter to the Sultan; they had served the Sultan well and now wished to return to their homeland. In no uncertain terms they explained to the Sultan that they in no way feared either him or his hordes and homeward they would go - and if he didn't like it, he knew what he could do! Songs Evening Star Letter to the Sultan Cossacks in Exile Yellow Waters Morozenko Ballad of Bayda I'm a Cossack A Willow Stands in the Field Departed Youth Bandura Soldiers Lament Potpourri of Ukrainain Folk Melodies Members First Tenors Ken Bailey Jaroslaw Buciora John Budyk Jim Dudych Ivan Maluzynski John Mayba Harry Szkwarek Bob Zaporozan Second Tenors Don Cilinsky Joe Dudych Myron Halayda Julian Kylmkiw Gary Lukie Walter Lytwyn Tim Osachuk Baritones Andrei Bereznycky Dan Gusztak Ben Hewak Walter Hewak Jim Keller Leo Luch Bases Bill Chabluk Tom Dudych Walter Dudych Russell Luch Paul Mayba Merv Prosak Walter Saranchuk Cecil Semchyshyn

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Hoosli III - Гуслі III 1987, Conductor: William Solomon In 1987, this third album was released. This edition was on a cassette only, composed of 13 songs. Choir consisted of 25 members. Songs Partisan Cavalry Song Song of the Birch Tree Shattered Dreams The Black Tilled Earth Heavenly Father Cossack Victory Song Cossack Song Why Are You Unfaithful? Patriotic Song of Freedom Girl or Star? Song of Juri Tjutjunnyk Praise the Name of the Lord The Bandurist Song Members First Tenors Ken Bailey John Budyk G. Bzdel Danny Lega John Mayba Bob Zaporozan Michael Zakaluzny Second Tenors Dave Chomiak Joe Dudych D. Deneka Myron Halayda Paul Lucko Gary Lukie Tim Osachuk Baritones Andrei Bereznycky Dan Gusztak Jim Keller Brian Lukie H. Udod Bases Bill Chabluk Tom Dudych Leo Luch Russell Luch Merv Prosak Walter Saranchuk

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Hoosli II - Гуслі II 1984, Conductor: Michael Zakaluzny A group of dramatic compositions which reflect Ukraine's dynamic past. In 1984, the second recording of Hoosli was released. This edition was on LP and cassette, composed of 10 songs. Choir consisted of 17 members. Steppe of Ukraine, far-spreading prairie, Thy harvests bring thee far renown, But Glory yet more legendary In memories of the past comes down, The deeds thy Cossack sons once wrought Who worshipped liberty and Thee And sprinkled with their blood so free Thy vales and gullies where they fought. (From the "Fatherless" by Okleksander Chuzhbinsky.) Songs I Will Set My Horse Free Pick Up Your Weapons, Boys On The River Where The Waves of Our Dnipro Roll Bloom, You Old Oak Tree Our Otaman Hamaliya In The Field There is a Willow Tree The Fog Spread By the Rifleman's Path Kozak Medley Members Tenors Ken Bailey Greg Balak Joe Dudych Leo Gusztak Danny Lega Gary Lukie Ron Lukie Baritones Danny Gusztak Ihor Holinka Jim Keller Greg Yakimischak Bases Tom Dudych Leo Luch Russ Luch Greg Musick Merv Prosak Walter Szutiak

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Hoosli I - Гуслі I 1976, Conductor: Walter Zulak An album drawn from our rich Ukrainian choral heritage of folk and religious music. In 1976, the first recording of Hoosli was released. This edition was on an LP, composed of 12 songs. Choir consisted of 24 members. In expanding the activities of the St. Vladimir's College Alumni Choir, a need was felt to develop a new name... brief, distinct, yet meaningful. And so the name 'Hoosli' was chosen. It gave birth to the group's first album. The name, unfamiliar to many, is that of an ancient instrument similar to a zither. The instrument represents versatility. For it produces not only music, but a feeling as well... the gentle strains of an attitude... the fire of a belief. That's precisely what the group Hoosli does. Songs Friends! Let's Dance Neighbour Undergoing Translation The Standing Maple The Peasant Plowed Shepherd Undergoing Translation There's No Wave, Nor Wind Oi Khmeliu Chyku Hey, You Can See The Village Kolomyjka Members First Tenors Ken Bailey Leo Gusztak Colin Hardy Gary Kinaschuk Tom Sobkow Mike Zakaluzny Second Tenors Terry Kulyk Mike Kuzyk Myron Kuzyk Gary Lukie Waye Senick Baritones Joe Dudych Steve Gembarsky Dan Lega Brian Lukie Bases Bill Chabluk Dan Gusztak Jim Keller Peter Kubish Walter Kulyk Ron Lukie Bill Zulak Don Sobko Nestor Budyk

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	Divine Liturgy - 2009		Play, Minstrel, Play - 2003
	Encore - 1998		Rejoice - 1994
	20th Anniversary Gala Recording - 1991		Hoosli Ukrainian Folk Ensemble - 1984

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