The Ukrainian Classical Voice Project (UCVP) is a groundbreaking educational initiative dedicated to giving voice to underrepresented Ukrainian composers and celebrating the nation’s rich musical heritage. We believe that promoting Ukrainian repertoire means advancing social justice, inclusion, and fair representation in the arts.

What We Do

  • Diction & Resources: Offer Ukrainian diction coaching, music scores, and IPA transcriptions for singers.

  • Workshops & Seminars: Present on Ukrainian art songs and operatic arias at colleges and universities worldwide.

  • Concerts & Community Events: Organize recitals and collaborations to introduce these musical treasures to diverse audiences.

By embracing the timeless beauty and centuries-old legacy of Ukrainian vocal repertoire, we foster a deeper appreciation of Ukraine’s cultural identity—ensuring its voice is heard around the globe.

Board of Directors

  • Irina Petrik

    FOUNDER

    Kyiv-born Ukrainian American soprano, holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a Master’s in Vocal Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College, and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts at Shenandoah Conservatory. Ms. Petrik has appeared as a soloist with Harpa National Concert Hall, the New York City Ballet, Opera Saratoga, among others. She promotes Ukrainian music, heritage, and traditions worldwide through workshops, seminars on underrepresented composers.

  • Elizabeth Baran

    PARTNER, CREATIVE AND MARKETING STRATEGIST

    Experienced Illustrator and Artist with a proven background in Marketing, Event and Brand Management. Ula excelled in developing and implementing marketing strategies for notable brands, including MasterCard, DataArt, Johnson&Johnson, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Nokia, Kraft Foods, Nestle. Today, Ula brings a unique blend of artistic vision and marketing acumen to deliver compelling visual solutions for UCVP.

  • Composer US

    SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

    Mira DeGregory is a rising junior studying Global Development at Cornell University. Off-campus, she collaborates with a refugee resettlement agency to develop integration programs for elderly refugees, while also studying classical voice with Irina Petrik. As a UCVP intern, Mira aims to showcase the beauty of Ukrainian music online, promoting open-mindedness, international justice, and peace.

Meet the Team

  • Ula Patoka

    CREATIVE AND MARKETING STRATEGIST

    Experienced Illustrator and Artist with a proven background in Marketing, Event and Brand Management. Ula excelled in developing and implementing marketing strategies for notable brands, including MasterCard, DataArt, Johnson&Johnson, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Nokia, Kraft Foods, Nestle. Today, Ula brings a unique blend of artistic vision and marketing acumen to deliver compelling visual solutions for UCVP.

  • Mira DeGregory

    SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

    Mira DeGregory is a rising junior studying Global Development at Cornell University. Off-campus, she collaborates with a refugee resettlement agency to develop integration programs for elderly refugees, while also studying classical voice with Irina Petrik. As a UCVP intern, Mira aims to showcase the beauty of Ukrainian music online, promoting open-mindedness, international justice, and peace.

  • Braden Jarosz

    HISTORICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

    Braden Jarosz is a tenor and pianist native to the Capitol Region of New York.  Throughout his educational career, he has sung in the NYSSMA All-State honor choir, ACDA All-Eastern honor choir, and Albany Pro Musica’s choir apprenticeship program. While studying at the Crane School of Music in the Vocal studio of Dr. Lonel Woods, Braden pursued a double major in Vocal Performance and Music Theory with a concentration in Piano Pedagogy. Finishing his undergraduate studies at Liberty University, Braden received a bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance.  While at Liberty, he taught piano at the Allegro Music School.  Currently, he studies under Dr. Barbara Lister-Sink at Salem College in the Injury Preventive Keyboard Technique and Pedagogy program.  He works as a piano instructor at Westchester Country Day School in North Carolina.

  • Valeriia Povysheva

    COMMUNITY MANAGER

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