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Tamburitzans
1959
American Croatian Silver Strings
American Croatian Silver Strings was the founding Junior Tamburitzans Group in Milwaukee, WI.
1985
Milwaukee Croatian Tamburitzans (Milwaukee CFU Tamburitzans)
Founded in 1985, the Milwaukee CFU Tamburitzans was established under the direction of Patsy Lucas. Patsy envisioned creating a welcoming environment where everyone could share in Croatian heritage and preserve it through music and dance. MCT also welcomed members of the American Croatian Silver Strings when that group disbanded.
1995
Graničari
After alumni performed at the 10th Anniversary Milwaukee CFU Tamburitzans Concert, Patsy Lucas formed Graničari, a group composed primarily of alumni from the Milwaukee Croatian Tamburitzans. It was especially fitting that the Adult Festival was being held in Las Vegas that year.
2003
Hrvatska Bura
Hrvatska Bura was founded in 2003 made primarily made up of first generation American-Croatians who have graduated from the American Croatian Silver Strings Tamburitza Orchestra and wanted to continue to sing and play Croatian music