Zbigniew Granat

Professor Zbigniew Granat of Nazareth University's School of Music is a distinguished scholar and educator specializing in music history, avant-garde studies, and Polish-American jazz connections. With a Ph.D. from Boston University and degrees from Jagiellonian University, he bridges classical and jazz traditions through innovative pedagogy.

• Ph.D., Boston University
• M.A., Jagiellonian University
• B.A., Jagiellonian University

His research explores:

• 1950s-60s avant-garde movements
• Sonorism and Cold War music politics
• Chopin's legacy and musical borrowing
• Topic theory in classical and romantic eras
• Jazz studies and interdisciplinary music analysis

Publications reveal expertise spanning Chopin's intertextual techniques, Polish jazz under censorship, and sonoristic theories. Current projects include international collaborations with the Skalny Center and Polish institutions.

Scientific awards:

• Nazareth Chamber Singers Grand Prix at choral festival

Granat mentors students through hands-on research projects, directs the B.A. in Music program, and facilitates international exchanges. His 'real flipped classroom' approach fosters creative recomposition and interdisciplinary exploration.

Co-curricular highlights:

• Mozart Sonata as Opera (2017 collaborative production)
• Short-term study program in Poland (2009-present)
• Joint concerts with Rzeszów Philharmonic Orchestra