Elżbieta Frołowicz

Elżbieta Frołowicz is a Professor at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Composition and Music Theory and serving as Head of the Department of Music Theory since 2020. Her academic career spans decades, with expertise in music pedagogy and Polish contemporary music, particularly works from Gdańsk Pomerania composers.

• Education: Graduate of the Faculty of Composition and Music Theory at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk (diploma with distinction), postdoctoral degree in pedagogy from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.

Research Interests:
Frołowicz focuses on music pedagogy, early school music education, and the intersection of musical activity with child development. Her methodology emphasizes interactive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and cognitive growth through music.

Publications & Trends:
Her publications highlight pedagogical innovations, analysis of consonance/dissonance in early education, and the role of music in developmental psychology. She has authored over 60 scientific works and three influential books on these topics.

Scientific Awards:

• Medal of the Commission of National Education (2007)
• Medal for Long Service (2021)
• Multiple awards from the Rectors of Academy of Music in Gdańsk (1998, 2017, 2018, 2020) and Higher School of Security in Poznań (2010, 2014, 2016)

Advising & Grants:
She has supervised one doctoral degree and over 20 master's/bachelor's students. Her work has been supported by institutional grants and collaborations with art education centers like the Center for Artistic Education in Warsaw and Teacher Education Center in Gdańsk.