Marian Stefanowicz

Marian Stefanowicz is a Lecturer in the Instrumental Department at the Gdańsk Academy of Music, specializing in trombone and tuba instruction. He has been affiliated with the academy since 1996, where he also leads chamber ensembles and orchestral studies. A graduate of the academy (trombone, distinction), he began his career in 1973 as a trombonist with the Baltic State Opera and Philharmonic in Gdańsk, performing over 2,500 opera performances in Poland and 500 internationally. He has toured extensively across Europe, collaborated with orchestras worldwide, and recorded for Polish Radio. Since 1985, he directs the Sopot Promenade Orchestra, arranging and performing solo/chamber works. His students have achieved acclaim, including national/international competition wins. Awards include the Bronze Cross of Merit and Rector’s Awards. His career spans pedagogy, performance, and competition jury roles.

• Education: Gdańsk Academy of Music, Trombone (Distinction)
• Orchestral Career: Baltic Opera Orchestra (35+ years), over 3,000 performances
• Competition Achievements: Semi-finalist at Vercelli International Trombone Competition (1981), multiple national awards

Research & Performance: Focus on brass pedagogy and orchestral/trombone repertory. Active in chamber music and solo performances, with a special emphasis on arranging pieces for the Sopot Promenade Orchestra.

• Awards: Bronze Cross of Merit (Poland), Rector’s Award (Gdańsk Academy), Mayor of Gdańsk Award

Teaching Legacy: Guided students to international success, including Mateusz Zielke (First Prize, Cagliari 2014) and Grzegorz Golański (Finalist, Newark 2009).