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RESUME
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Philosophy
KAZKA Ukrainian Folk Ensemble
was founded in 1987 in order to preserve, promote, and enhance
Ukrainian culture, music, and dance in the anthracite coal regions
of Northeastern Pennsylvania. KAZKA is particularly dedicated to
the preservation of the music and dance of the first wave of
immigrants to the anthracite regions in the late 19th century and
early 20th century. KAZKA seeks to share Ukrainian music and dance
with a wide audience both at home in Schuylkill County,
Pennsylvania and throughout the United States through
performances, workshops, and lectures. KAZKA is incorporated as a
not-for-profit organization in Pennsylvania.
Founding
Members
Michael Duda, M.Ed. – Michael is the all around musician
for the group, playing guitar, harmonica, accordion, bass,
percussion, sopilka, bandura, and mandolin. In addition, Michael
arranges folk songs for the ensemble, acts as the group's sound
and recording technician, and edits and records the group's dance
music. Michael is also an assistant dance instructor for the
ensemble. A graduate of King's College and De Sales University,
Michael is a middle school math and computer teacher at
Good Shepherd Catholic School in Northampton, Pennsylvania.
Sandra Minarchick Duda – Sandra sings alto in the vocal
ensemble but wears many administrative hats as well. She is the
principal costume researcher and designer for the ensemble, the
treasurer and accountant, the KAZKA historian, and the KAZKA
photographer. She maintains all of KAZKA's vast archive of
photographs, articles, sheet music, and books. She is also an
assistant dance instructor for the ensemble. Sandra is an
administrative assistant for the
Delaware and Lehigh National
Heritage Corridor.
Paula Duda Holoviak, Ph.D. – Paula sings soprano in the
vocal ensemble and is the folk dance director for KAZKA. Paula has
dabbled in both choreography and vocal arrangements for the
ensemble. She is also the principal grant writer and publicist for
KAZKA as well as a workshop presenter on Ukrainian culture and the
history of Ukrainian immigration to the anthracite coal regions. A
graduate of King's College, the Pennsylvania State University and
the State University of New York at Binghamton, Paula is a professor of political science
and public administration at
Kutztown University
where she is the director of the Master of Public
Administration program.
Joseph Zucofski, P.E. – Joseph is the co-musical director
and musical arranger for KAZKA. Joseph plays guitar, keyboard and
bandura and is involved with folk song research and dance ensemble
choreography. Joseph has also designed KAZKA merchandise and
KAZKA's three recordings. A graduate of Pennsylvania State
University, Joseph is a professional engineer and is the owner
of Schuylkill Games2U.
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