Polski Związek Chórów i Orkiestr Oddział w Bielsku-Białej W roku jubileuszowym 40-lecia działalności
The Bielsko-Biała Department of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras In the 40th anniversary year of social activities

Author(s): Jadwiga Sikora
Subject(s): Music
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: the forty years of the Bielsko Branch of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras; choral studies; PZCHiO
Summary/Abstract: The author presents the activities, the functioning, the premise and the aims of the Bielsko branch of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras in the 40th anniversary year of social activities. The Bielsko Branch of the PZChiO has existed for 40 years. It unites 26 ensembles (20 choirs and six orchestras). The bands represent high artistic standards. Their representatives are laureates of many Polish and international competitions. The Branch organises five regular events, which became a fixture of the musical calendar of the Branch. These events are the following: the “Złota trąbka” Festival of Brass Orchestras, the Kazimierz Fober Gaude Cantem Internation Choir Festival, the “Spotkania z kolędą” Festival of Christmas Carols and Pastorałki, the Adoramus Te Christe Ecumenical Meetings with Lent-related Songs, and the “Trojok Śląski” – the Celebration of the Silesian Choral Song (held every four years). The oldest choirs and orchestras which are the members of the confraternity also belong to the Branch. In her article, the author mentions prof. Józef Świder – a great musician, the composer of choral songs, an artist, a social activist and a friend of choirs who collaborates with the Bielsko Branch of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras.

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