Ending the season on a high note
Victoria Cracow is an international choral competition that brings together musical ensembles from around the world, presenting diverse styles of choral music at the highest level. This year's edition took place in Krakow from July 16–18. The competition was organized by the "We Are Singing" Music Association.
Prizes were awarded in three categories:
- classical music
- full-length music
- jazz, pop, modern.
The University Choir was awarded a gold diploma in the classical music category. Many people contributed to this success – vocal coaches, voice trainers, the outstanding conductor, and of course, the irreplaceable choir members.
Learn more about the SWPS University Choir
Our conductor, Ewa Mackiewicz, received the "For Conducting Excellence" award. Her inspiring leadership of the choir resulted in an exceptional performance during the competition.
Music and integration: A trip to remember
Our choristers' stay in Krakow was a great success, filled with positive energy, laughter, and positive emotions.
During the competition, SWPS University students had the opportunity to meet people from different cultures. One of the featured guests was Puzangalan — a world-renowned children’s choir from Taiwan, which toured Poland in July. The group consists of children from the Paiwan ethnic group, one of Taiwan’s indigenous peoples. The choir performs traditional Paiwan songs, enriching them with elements of contemporary choral music.
Our choristers posing with children from the Puzangalan choir
Meet our conductor
Ewa Mackiewicz
Ewa Mackiewicz is the founder and conductor of the SWPS University Choir. She is also a vocalist, vocal coach, breathing trainer, vocal instructor, and voice teacher. She graduated from the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music (majors: music theory and choral conducting) and completed postgraduate choir conducting studies. Since 2001, she has led the SWPS University Choir, regularly performing and winning awards at competitions both in Poland and abroad. She has also collaborated with numerous other Warsaw choral ensembles.