The ensemble plays an important role in preservation of Ukrainian folk music, as well as in dissemination thereof in North America.
It has a longstanding residency at the Ukrainian Museum in New York City, and often collaborates with the Yara Arts Group.
The New York Bandura Ensemble has many different line-ups of musicians, depending on the nature of each project.
Its members at various times include The New York Bandura Ensemble receives support from the Center for Traditional Music and Dance and NYSCA.
In 1979 The ensemble was directed by Volodymyr Yurkevych before falling into the capable hands of Julian Kytasty.