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Instrument, Stringed

Object number2004.107.1 a-f

MediumWood; Metal; Cotton; Wool; Paper; Leather; Plastic

Credit LineGift of Velimir Radosevich

DescriptionFive-stringed brac with case and accessories, including a leather strap, a pick, and extra strings.Dimensionsa: 36.00 length
b: 36.25 length
c: 21.25 length
d: 1.25 length
e & f: 1.125 height
InscriptionsLabel inside a: "ANDREW GROEHSL / MANUFACTURER OF / Musical Instruments / 3406 GREENVIEW AVENUE / CHICAGO"
Historical NotesOwned and played by donor and his father. His father played it in Neven, one of the first Tamburitzan Orchestra's. Donor played it for one year in Avala, another tamburitzan orchestra. This instrument was one of the leads; it provided the harmony. The donor's father had it made in Chicago and shipped to Pittsburgh. It was handmade.Label TextAs a member of one of the first Tamburitza Orchestras in the country, Neven, Velimir Radosevich Sr. had this brač handmade in Chicago and shipped to him in Pittsburgh. Radosevich Sr. played for five or six years with five other members, including family. He eventually wrote a book on how to play the brač. The brač is one of the lead instruments in the stringed ensemble that helps carry the harmony. Radosevich Sr. passed this brač down to his son, Velimir Radosevich Jr. who played the instrument in Avala, another Tamburitza Orchestra in 1951. Radosevich Jr. only played for a year with his group because members were drafted and married, and no longer had time for the orchestra. The crocheted man and woman hanging on the edge of the head were attached by Radosevich Sr.

Previous owner Velimir Radosevich

Related institution Neven Orchestra

Previous owner Avala Orchestra

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