University of Music in Katowice
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University of Music in Katowice (The Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice) is one of the leading musical schools in Poland. It is located in Katowice
, Silesia
. Some of its most notable graduate include Henryk Mikołaj Górecki
, Wojciech Kilar
, Krystian Zimerman
, Krzysztof Jabłoński, Andrzej Jasiński
, Tadeusz Żmudziński
, Marcin Dylla
.
Didactic, artistic and research activity of the school is supported by academic and extra-departmental units such as the Library and Computer Music Studio. The system of education at the Academy is adjusted to European standards of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) which enables students to complete a part of their study program abroad as well as choose a number of elective courses in all specialties. The Karol Szymanowski
Academy of Music also offers an individual courses for foreign students.
Each year the Academy holds several artistic events such as concerts, master classes and conferences. The artistic activity of the school is also connected with the Karol Szymanowski Academic Symphony Orchestra. Its highly valued artistic level is a unique tool for the promotion of the Academy abroad. The source of pride for the school is also its chamber and mixed choir.
, Wojciech Kilar
, Krystian Zimerman
, Krzysztof Jabłoński, Andrzej Jasiński
, Tadeusz Żmudziński, Marcin Dylla.
A more complete list of notable alumni:
- School of Music (USA), Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music in Kecskemét
(Hungary
) and Department of Musicology
of Palacký University of Olomouc (Czech Republic
) in terms of the exchange of students and faculty members. Institutions work on mutual projects and prepare concerts held both in Poland and abroad.
Katowice
Katowice is a city in Silesia in southern Poland, on the Kłodnica and Rawa rivers . Katowice is located in the Silesian Highlands, about north of the Silesian Beskids and about southeast of the Sudetes Mountains.It is the central district of the Upper Silesian Metropolis, with a population of 2...
, Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
. Some of its most notable graduate include Henryk Mikołaj Górecki
Henryk Górecki
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki was a composer of contemporary classical music. He studied at the State Higher School of Music in Katowice between 1955 and 1960. In 1968, he joined the faculty and rose to provost before resigning in 1979. Górecki became a leading figure of the Polish avant-garde during...
, Wojciech Kilar
Wojciech Kilar
Wojciech Kilar ; b. 17 July 1932 in Lwów, Poland) is a Polish classical and film music composer.-Biography:Wojciech Kilar is one of Poland’s esteemed composers. Born in 1932 in Lwów . His father was a gynecologist and his mother was a theater actress...
, Krystian Zimerman
Krystian Zimerman
Krystian Zimerman is a Polish classical pianist who is widely regarded as one of the finest living pianists.-Biography:...
, Krzysztof Jabłoński, Andrzej Jasiński
Andrzej Jasinski
Andrzej Jasiński is a Polish pianist.In 1959 he graduated with honors from the University of Music in Katowice in the piano class of Władysława Markiewiczówna. The following year he won the Maria Canals Competition, and subsequently completed his training under Magda Tagliaferro...
, Tadeusz Żmudziński
Tadeusz Żmudziński
Tadeusz Żmudziński was a Polish pianist and educator.In 1946 Żmudziński graduated with highest honours from the University of Music in Katowice, where he studied under Prof. Władysława Markiewiczówna. The following year he took lessons from Imre Ungar, Walter Gieseking and Alfred Cortot...
, Marcin Dylla
Marcin Dylla
Marcin Dylla is a Polish classical guitarist. He was born on June 6, 1976 in Chorzów. Between 1995 - 2000 he studied at the State Academy of Music in Katowice with Wanda Palacz. He continued his education abroad in the Musical Academy in Basel, Switzerland with Ocar Ghiglia, at the Musical Academy...
.
Programs
The Academy offers full-time as well as part-time BA, MA and D.A. studies at two departments: Composition, Interpretation, Education and Jazz Department and Vocal-Instrumental Department. The organizational structure of the school consists of 12 Divisions: Composition, Conducting and Music Theory Division, Music Education Division, Choral Conducting Division, Piano Division, String Instruments Division, Organ and Harpsichord Division, Wind, Brass and Percussion Instruments Division, Chamber Music Division, Accordion Division, Guitar and Harp Division, Vocal Division, Composition and Music Arrangement Division and finally Jazz Instrumental and Vocal Division.Didactic, artistic and research activity of the school is supported by academic and extra-departmental units such as the Library and Computer Music Studio. The system of education at the Academy is adjusted to European standards of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) which enables students to complete a part of their study program abroad as well as choose a number of elective courses in all specialties. The Karol Szymanowski
Karol Szymanowski
Karol Maciej Szymanowski was a Polish composer and pianist.-Life:Szymanowski was born into a wealthy land-owning Polish gentry family in Tymoszówka, then in the Russian Empire, now in Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine. He studied music privately with his father before going to Gustav Neuhaus'...
Academy of Music also offers an individual courses for foreign students.
Each year the Academy holds several artistic events such as concerts, master classes and conferences. The artistic activity of the school is also connected with the Karol Szymanowski Academic Symphony Orchestra. Its highly valued artistic level is a unique tool for the promotion of the Academy abroad. The source of pride for the school is also its chamber and mixed choir.
Notable alumni
Thanks to its highly qualified alumni who hold the positions in the most influential cultural institutions in the world, the Academy ranks among leading music academies in Poland. The list of outstanding graduates includes such names as Henryk Mikołaj GóreckiHenryk Górecki
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki was a composer of contemporary classical music. He studied at the State Higher School of Music in Katowice between 1955 and 1960. In 1968, he joined the faculty and rose to provost before resigning in 1979. Górecki became a leading figure of the Polish avant-garde during...
, Wojciech Kilar
Wojciech Kilar
Wojciech Kilar ; b. 17 July 1932 in Lwów, Poland) is a Polish classical and film music composer.-Biography:Wojciech Kilar is one of Poland’s esteemed composers. Born in 1932 in Lwów . His father was a gynecologist and his mother was a theater actress...
, Krystian Zimerman
Krystian Zimerman
Krystian Zimerman is a Polish classical pianist who is widely regarded as one of the finest living pianists.-Biography:...
, Krzysztof Jabłoński, Andrzej Jasiński
Andrzej Jasinski
Andrzej Jasiński is a Polish pianist.In 1959 he graduated with honors from the University of Music in Katowice in the piano class of Władysława Markiewiczówna. The following year he won the Maria Canals Competition, and subsequently completed his training under Magda Tagliaferro...
, Tadeusz Żmudziński, Marcin Dylla.
A more complete list of notable alumni:
- Composers: Michał Spisak, Wojciech KilarWojciech KilarWojciech Kilar ; b. 17 July 1932 in Lwów, Poland) is a Polish classical and film music composer.-Biography:Wojciech Kilar is one of Poland’s esteemed composers. Born in 1932 in Lwów . His father was a gynecologist and his mother was a theater actress...
, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, Witold Szalonek, Józef Świder, Jan Wincenty Hawel, Edward Bogusławski, Eugeniusz KnapikEugeniusz KnapikEugeniusz Knapik is a Polish pianist and composer of classical music best known for his 1980 chamber piece String Quartet No. 1. Knapik studied composition and piano with Henryk Górecki and Czesław Stańczyk at the University of Music in Katowice...
, Aleksander Lasoń - Orchestra directors: Karol StryjaKarol StryjaKarol Stryja was a Polish conductor and teacher.Stryja, son of a tailor, was born in Cieszyn and finished elementary school, gymnasium and teachers' seminary there. Since 1934 he worked as a teacher and simultaneously studied at the University of Music in Katowice...
, Zdzisław Szostak, Napoleon Siess, Renard Czajkowski, Jan Wincenty Hawel, Mirosław Jacek Błaszczyk, Jan Wojtacha, Czesław Freund - Piano: Tadeusz ŻmudzińskiTadeusz ŻmudzińskiTadeusz Żmudziński was a Polish pianist and educator.In 1946 Żmudziński graduated with highest honours from the University of Music in Katowice, where he studied under Prof. Władysława Markiewiczówna. The following year he took lessons from Imre Ungar, Walter Gieseking and Alfred Cortot...
, Lidia Grychtołówna, Józef Stompel, Andrzej Jasiński, Kazimierz Morski, Wiesław Szlachta, Monika Sikorska-Wojtacha, Jerzy SterczyńskiJerzy SterczyńskiJerzy Sterczyński is a Polish pianist and piano teacher. Since 1989 he has been a professor at Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw and since 2005 - the head of the Piano, Harpsichord and Organ Department.-Development:...
, Krystian ZimermanKrystian ZimermanKrystian Zimerman is a Polish classical pianist who is widely regarded as one of the finest living pianists.-Biography:...
, Joanna Domańska, Krzysztof Jabłoński, Magdalena Lisak, Zbigniew Raubo, Anna Górecka, Wojciech Świtała, Beata Bilińska, Barbara Karaśkiewicz, Przemysław LechowskiPrzemysław LechowskiPrzemysław Lechowski is a Polish classical pianist.He graduated from the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, then mastered his piano skills within the post-graduate piano studies of Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw. In 2010 he was an organiser and performer of "The Longest...
, Szczepan KończalSzczepan KończalSzczepan Kończal is a Polish classical pianist who has already won high prizes in many international music competitions held in more than a dozen different countries around the world.- Education :He graduated with the highest distinction from the Karol Szymanowski Academy of...
. - Chamber music: Maria Szwajger-Kułakowska, Urszula Stańczyk, Urszula Musialska, Marek Moś
- Organ: Irma Thenior-Janecka, Julian Gembalski
- Violin: Andrzej Grabiec, Aureli Błaszczok, Beata Warykiewicz-Siwy, Adam TaubitzAdam TaubitzAdam Taubitz is a German jazz and classic musician, violinist, trumpeter, guitarist bandleader, and composer. From 1997 he was Principal 2nd Violinist in the Berlin Philharmonic under Claudio Abbado...
, Adam Musialski, Kazimierz Skowronek, Szymon Krzeszowiec - Viola: Bernard Polok, Paweł Głombik
- Oboe: Jerzy Kotyczka, Edward Mandera, Tomasz Miczka, Jakub Raczyński
- Saxophone: Maciej Sikała, Jakub Raczyński, Krzysztof Kapel
- Clarinet: Paweł Roczek, Andrzej Janicki
- Bassoon: Paweł Podleśka, Kazimierz Siudmak, Wiktor Osadzin
- Trombone: Roman Siwek, Jan GórnyJan GórnyJan Górny was a Polish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was born in Gliwice and died in Orglandes, France....
- Horn: Józef Brejza, Alfred Kasprzok, Wiesław Grochowski
- Accordion: Marek Andrysek
- Guitar: Marek Nosal, Marcin DyllaMarcin DyllaMarcin Dylla is a Polish classical guitarist. He was born on June 6, 1976 in Chorzów. Between 1995 - 2000 he studied at the State Academy of Music in Katowice with Wanda Palacz. He continued his education abroad in the Musical Academy in Basel, Switzerland with Ocar Ghiglia, at the Musical Academy...
, Beata Będkowska-Huang - Vocal: Irena Lewińska, Jadwiga Romańska, Krystyna Szostek-Radkowa, Irena Torbus-Mierzwiak, Michalina Growiec, Stanisława Marciniak-Gowarzewska, Jolanta Wrożyna
- Jazz and pop performers: Andrzej Zubek, Krystyna Prońko, Stanisław Sojka, Lora Szafran, Wojciech Niedziela, Jacek Niedziela, Bernard Maseli, Jerzy Główczewski, Janusz Brych, Tomasz Szukalski, Patrycja Gola, Andrzej Daniewicz, Paweł Golec, Łukasz Golec, Ania Szarmach, Anna Serafińska, Anna Sochacka, Anna Stępniewska, Mieczysław Szcześniak, Kuba Badach, Grzegorz Jabłoński, Bartek Królik, Marcin Ułanowski, Gosia Stępień, Łukasz Sztaba, Michał Grott, Kasia CerekwickaKasia CerekwickaKasia Cerekwicka is a Polish pop singer. She has been singing since she was a little girl. In 1997 at the age of 17, she won the popular Polish show Szansa na sukces ....
, Janusz SzromJanusz SzromJanusz Szrom is a Polish jazz vocalist and composer.His musical education started in 1977 on the piano, at Nysa School of Music. Then, in 1981, he started to play on trumpet while continuing to perfect the piano skills, in Chrzanów School of Music...
Hania StachHania StachHania Stach is a Polish pop singer. She participating in the second season of the television show Idol.-Biography:... - Silesian String QuartetSilesian String QuartetThe Silesian String Quartet is a string quartet founded in 1978 by the graduates of the Karol Szymanowski University of Music in Katowice, Katowice, Silesia, Poland...
, including- Szymon Krzeszowiec, (violin I)
- Arkadiusz Kubica, (violin II)
- Łukasz Syrnicki, (viola)
- Piotr Janosik, (cello)
Location
The Academy has its seat in a beautiful neo-Gothic building. The authorities of the Academy has initiated a project to build a new Concert Hall which is to meet the latest spatial and acoustic requirements. The building is to be also the seat of the largest Music Library in Poland.International partnerships
The Academy of Music co-operates with University of LouisvilleUniversity of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
- School of Music (USA), Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music in Kecskemét
Kecskemét
Kecskemét is a city in the central part of Hungary. It is the 8th largest city of the country, and the county seat of Bács-Kiskun.Kecskemét lies halfway between the capital Budapest and the country's third-largest city, Szeged, 86 kilometres from both of them and almost equal distance from the two...
(Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
) and Department of Musicology
The Department of Musicology at the Palacky University Olomouc
The Department of Musicology is an institute of Palacký University Faculty of Philosophy, which conducts research and provides education in the fields of musicology and fine art. While the Faculty of Philosophy dates back to 1576 and has provided education for a number of art theorists, the...
of Palacký University of Olomouc (Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
) in terms of the exchange of students and faculty members. Institutions work on mutual projects and prepare concerts held both in Poland and abroad.