Kasia Sokalla

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Education
1995 Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Full Scholarship
1995 Boston University, Graduate School for the Arts, Boston, MA
Accepted to Master’s Program, Scholarship
1991 L. Rozycki Music School, Gliwice, Poland
Graduated with Distinction in Classical Music
1990 A. Strug Gymnasium, Gliwice, Poland
Graduated with Honors in Foreign Languages
Translation
1992-pres. Interpreter – medical, legal consecutive translations for Boston area hospitals, Cross-Cultural Communications, American Translator Partners, etc.
1992-pres. Translator – written translations for Polish Consulate and agencies, Boston, MA
2003-pres. Voiceovers – for Language Connections, Lionbridge, etc.
Choral/Church Experience
2009 Music and Choir Director, Mary Queen of Peace, Salem, NH
2004-pres. Soloist and Cantor, St. James Parish, Portsmouth, NH
2000-2002 Choir Director, Soloist, and Cantor, Parish of the Incarnation, Melrose, MA
1999 Soloist and Cantor, St. Charles Parish, Waltham, MA
1995-1999 Soloist and Cantor, St. John’s Parish, Swampscott, MA
1995-1997 Soloist and Cantor, Holy Name Parish, West Roxbury, MA
1994-1996 Soloist and Cantor, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, MA
1993-1996 Soloist and Cantor, Our Lady of Czestochowa, South Boston, MA
Tours and Performances
1998-2003 Kairos Vocal Ensemble Member, Newton, MA
1998-2001 Singer, Moodswings, North Shore Entertainment Group, MA
1998 Featured Performer, Bread & Roses Festival, Lawrence, MA
1994-1996 Guest Soloist, Winikers’ Swing Orchestra, Boston, MA
1995 Arias, Handel’s Messiah, Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA
1994 Performer, Durufle’s Requiem, Performance for Cardinal Law, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, MA
1994 Soprano Soloist, Mozart’s Requiem, Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA
1993 Soprano Soloist, Williams’ Serenade to Music, Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA
1990-1992 Lead Vocalist, Cantate Deo Jazz Ensemble, Poland
Performed 300 concerts in jazz and gospel
1990-1991 Soloist and Choir Member, Continental Singers, Europe
Toured Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Musical Theatre
2004 Oedipus, Greek Chorus Singer and Actress, American Repertory Theatre, Cambridge, MA
1998 Secret Garden, Claire, a dreamer, Newburyport Firehouse Center for the Performing Arts, Newburyport, MA
1998 Performer, Actor’s Workshop, Boston, MA
1997 Godspell, Joanna, Deco Dinner Theater, Woburn, MA
1997 Finnegan’s Wake, IRA terrorist, Deco Dinner Theater, Woburn, MA
1996-1997 Performer, Spotlight Theater, Winthrop, MA
Opera Scenes: Die Fledermaus, Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Old Man and the Thief, Magic Flute
Broadway Musical Reviews: Cats, Les Miserables, 42nd Street, Rent, Phantom of the Opera, Chorus Line, The Wiz, West Side Story, The Fantasticks
Vocal and Jazz Competitions and Awards
1998 Finalist, Classical Vocal Competition, Newburyport, MA
1997 Contestant, Liederkranz Foundation Vocal Competition, New York City
1995 Winner, Classical Vocal Competition, Brockton, MA
1994 Outstanding Performer Award, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
1994 Outstanding Musicianship Award, International Association Jazz Educators (IAJE)
1993 Exceptional Singer, Voice Week, Berklee College of Music
Additional Experience
2003-2004 Voice and Piano Teacher, East Derry School of Music, East Derry, NH
1999-2004 Owner & Teacher, Kasia Voice Studio, Methuen, MA
1999-2004 Co-Owner, K&J Music, Methuen, MA
2000 Performer and Organizer, Concert for the Critters Benefit Concert, MSPCA, Andover, MA
1999 CD Release, „The Moon of Winter Time: Christmas with Kasia”
1996 Vocal Coach and Dancer, Krakowiak Dancers, Polish Folk Group, Boston, MA
1992 Vocal Soundtrack, 1000 Years of Jewish History in Poland movie, Chicago, IL