Kasia Sokalla, vocalist

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 Theater
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