As part of the 9th International Józef Świder Music Festival, on December 6, 2024, the 4th Scientific and Artistic Conference "Józef Świder – Composer, Teacher, Social Activist" will be held at the Faculty of Arts and Educational Science of the University of Silesia in Cieszyn (62 Bielska St.). The deadline for applications is November 15.
Following the conference, there will be a concert of Józef Świder's music in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of his death.
Applications together with a proposal of presentations (paper, communication, workshop), should be sent by November 15, 2024, to the following email address:
The expected time for presentations is: paper - up to 20 minutes, discussion contribution - up to 7 minutes.
The conference fee is 250 PLN. The fee includes conference materials, a formal dinner, coffee breaks, participation in the concert, and publication printing (after receiving a positive review).
Bank account number for the payment of the conference fee: ING Bank, Katowice branch.
74 1050 1214 1000 0007 0000 7909
In the “title” field, please write: FESTIWAL ŚWIDER /KONFERENCJA.
The texts of the presentations should be submitted by December 2, 2024, to the following email address:
Conference participants are responsible for covering the costs of accommodation and meals. The organizers offer assistance with booking meals and accommodation outside the university campus.
Organizing office of the Józef Świder International Music Festival:
Festival Director and Scientific Manager of the conference – Prof. Izabella Zielecka-Panek:
Media patronage: Polish Music Information Centre POLMIC
Project website: https://www.facebook.com/JozefSwiderInternationalFestival
Rynek Starego Miasta 27
00-272 Warsaw, Poland
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tel: +48 785 370 000
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