Szymon Wachowski

Szymon Wachowski serves as a Lecturer at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz since October 2024, specializing in tuba and euphonium instruction. His career bridges elite performance and academic pedagogy within Poland's classical music ecosystem.

His educational pathway includes:

• Second-degree graduation with distinction from A. Rubinstein State Complex of Music Schools in Bydgoszcz (2019)
• Bachelor's degree at K. Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław under Dr. Krzysztof Mucha (2019–2022, graduated with very good result)
• Erasmus+ scholarship studies at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock with Andreas Luhn (2022–2023)
• Master's degree at Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz under Kazimierz Kmieć (2023–2024, graduated with distinction)

Artistic development was furthered through mentorship with Roland Szentpáli, Steven Mead, and Jens Bjørn-Larsen. His performance research centers on brass instrument technique, orchestral repertoire interpretation, and contemporary wind ensemble practices, informed by collaborations with leading Polish ensembles.

Key recognitions include:

• National and international competition laurels (Katowice 2022, Krakow 2022)
• Selection for Lutosławski Youth Orchestra projects (Szczecin 2021–2022)
• Consecutive institutional scholarships from Wrocław's academic and municipal authorities (2021–2023)

As an active orchestral musician, he performs with the Beethoven Academy Orchestra, Polish Sinfonia Iuventus Orchestra, and Polish Sinfonia Baltica Philharmonic. His current work integrates performance practice with pedagogical innovation in brass education.