Feb. 23, 2005:

John Sawoski musical directs and plays piano for The Leading Ladies at a private event in Beverly Hills benefiting the Children's Burn Foundation.

Feb. 26, 2005:

John Sawoski supervises, arranges, plays, and conducts the music for the Kodak Cinematography Awards Ceremonies (private event for cinematographers nominated for Academy Awards, featuring musical excerpts from the nominated films/TV shows).

March 10, 2005:

John Sawoski music directs for The Leading Ladies at a private charity event at the Los Angeles Country Club.

March 13, 2005:

John Sawoski music directs for Tonia Bern-Campbell, in two private performances of a show opening for Hal Linden at Del Webb's Sun City in Palm Desert, California.

May 22, 2005:

John Sawoski plays piano and orchestrates for guest soloists, The Leading Ladies:

• Concert with Capistrano Valley Symphony Orchestra
  Carlo Spiga, Conductor

The Capistrano Valley Symphony orchestra, conducted by Carlo Spiga, features classic symphony sounds, show tunes, and popular music from the 40's to the present day in the beautiful Mission San Juan Capistrano courtyard. The music begins at 6:10 p.m.

Tickets: $15 -$55. For tickets and other information, call (949) 240-8584 or see the Capistrano Valley Symphony web site at http://www.capovalleysymphony.com/ .

February and March 2005:

Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 to 10:15 pm - John Sawoski plays piano, arranges, and music directs for Emmy Award-winning actor and vocalist Gregg Marx at Maggiano's Little Italy at The Grove. The group features veteran jazz bassist Nedra Wheeler and drummer Jack LeCompte. http://www.reviewplays.com says: Anyone who wants to feel the sounds of love should bring his/her significant other for a significant evening of song. Few singers have the magic in the voice that Gregg brings, and even fewer can reach through to your heart and play the love strings like a harp. The musical platter is full and rich, and everyone gets a little something they like. Maggiano's Little Italy at The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive Z80, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323-965-9665). No cover charge or reservations necessary.

Sundays 9 am: John Sawoski accompanies for the Caritas Chorus at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Parish in Los Angeles under the direction of renowned composer Christopher Walker. St. Paul's is located at: 10750 Ohio Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024.