Patryk Kusiak

Dr. Patryk Kusiak serves as a Lecturer at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, teaching harmony and arrangement while maintaining an active composition career. His academic journey culminated in a 2024 doctorate with distinction for developing the "expression circles" compositional technique.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Piano and Composition (2018)
• Master's degree in Composition with distinction (2020)
• Doctorate in Arts (2024)

Dr. Kusiak's creative research centers on contemporary composition methodologies, with significant output in piano works, chamber music, and interdisciplinary verbal-musical spectacles. His portfolio demonstrates technical innovation through pieces like "FrosTrio" (recorded at London's Royal Academy of Music) and the Goleniów-commissioned "Something More – A Legend Told by Sound and Words." International festival performances across Europe highlight his engagement with cutting-edge contemporary practices.

His notable awards include:

• Third Prize, International PADEREWSKI IN MEMORIAM Competition (2015)
• NJO Composition Commission (2018)
• ZODIAC International Competition Finalist (2022)
• Multi-year scholarships from Goleniów Commune, Bydgoszcz Mayor (2017), and Polish Minister of Culture (2018)

As Vice President of Per Musicam Association, Dr. Kusiak organizes community cultural events while maintaining his artistic output, evidenced by his 2023 debut album featuring decade-spanning piano compositions.