“Musica Sacra” Competition Results

 

60th International Choral Song Festival in memory of Prof. Jan Szyrocki – Międzyzdroje, 2025

 

As part of the 60th edition of the Festival, the prestigious “Musica Sacra” Competition was held, featuring 11 outstanding choral ensembles from Poland and abroad. All performances were evaluated on a 100-point scale.

 

The Jury:

• Prof. Bernard Mendlik – Chair (Kazimierz Wielki University, Bydgoszcz)

• Prof. Monika Mielko–Remiszewska (Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin)

• Prof. Izabella Zielecka–Panek (University of Silesia)

After listening to all participating choirs, the Jury awarded the following prizes:

 

🥉 Bronze Diploma

Not awarded.

 

🥈 Silver Diplomas

• Male Choir named after Prof. Jan Szyrocki “Słowiki 60” – Szczecin (83.33/100)
  Conductor: Ireneusz Radzik

• Children’s Choir “Trallala” – Český Těšín, Czech Republic (87.00/100)
  Conductor: Beata Brzóska

• “Dominicantes” Choir of the Dominican Fathers Monastery – Poznań (88.00/100)
  Conductor: Karolina Piotrowska-Sobczak

• “Angelus Cantat” Choir – Głubczyce (87.33/100)
  Conductor: Tadeusz Eckert

 

🥇 Gold Diplomas

• “Omnia” Choir – Žilina, Slovakia (91.00/100)
  Conductor: Monika Baziková

• Boys’ Choir of the National Forum of Music – Wrocław (93.00/100)
  Conductor: Małgorzata Podzielny

• Children’s Choir “Rubinki” – Bydgoszcz (93.00/100)
  Conductor: Agnieszka Sowa

• Chamber Choir “Collegium Musicum” – Olsztyn (93.33/100)
  Conductor: Janusz Wiliński

• University of Warsaw Choir – Warsaw (94.00/100)
  Conductor: Irina Bogdanovich

• Białystok Female Choir of 3rd High School – Białystok (95.67/100)
  Conductor: Anna Olszewska

• University of Economics Choir – Katowice (96.33/100)
  Conductor: Michał Brożek

 

🏆 Grand Prize - The Amber Halo of Saint Peter the Apostle - was awarded to University of Economics Choir Katowice

 

 

Main Competition Results

 

As part of the festival, a competition was held with the participation of 17 ensembles, who competed in three categories: children's choirs, equal-voice choirs, and mixed choirs. All performances were evaluated on a scale of up to 100 points.

 

👨‍⚖️ Jury Members:

• Prof. Stanisław Krawczyński – Chair

• Prof. Benedykt Błoński

• Prof. Ryszard Handke

• Prof. Marek Gandecki

 

🏅 Category: Children’s Choirs (up to 16 years old)

Bronze Diploma:
Not awarded

Silver Diplomas:

• Children’s Choir “Małe Trillo” (Świnoujście) – 80.00 pts – conductor: Dorota Naklicka

• Children’s Choir “Trallala” (Český Těšín, Czech Republic) – 85.75 pts – conductor: Beata Brzóska

• Szczecin Children’s Choir “Na Dziecięcą Nutę” – 87.50 pts

Gold Diplomas:

• Choir of the District Youth Culture and Sports Center (Wieluń) – 90.00 pts

• Boys’ Choir of the National Forum of Music (Wrocław) – 90.00 pts

• Children’s Choir “Rubinki” (Bydgoszcz) – 90.25 pts
  🏆 Category winner – Prize: 5,000 PLN

 

🏅 Category: Equal-Voice Choirs

Bronze Diplomas:

• City Female Choir “Logos” (Świnoujście) – 77.00 pts

• Male Choir “Słowiki” named after Prof. Jan Szyrocki (Szczecin) – 79.00 pts

Silver Diploma:
Not awarded

Gold Diploma:

• Białystok Female Choir of the 3rd High School (Białystok) – 96.00 pts – conductor: Anna Olszewska
  🏆 Category winner – Prize: 5,000 PLN

 

🏅 Category: Mixed Choirs

Bronze Diplomas:

• City Mixed Choir “Logos” (Świnoujście) – 76.50 pts – conductor: Dorota Naklicka

• Choir “Dominicantes” (Poznań) – 78.00 pts – conductor: Karolina Piotrowska-Sobczak

Silver Diploma:
Not awarded

Gold Diplomas:

• Choir “Angelus Cantat” (Głubczyce) – 90.50 pts

• Chamber Choir “Collegium Musicum” (Olsztyn) – 93.50 pts – conductor: Janusz Wiliński

• Choir “Omnia” (Žilina, Slovakia) – 93.50 pts – conductor: Monika Bazikova

• University of Warsaw Choir – 95.75 pts – conductor: Irina Bogdanovich

• Chamber Choir of the Academy of Music in Poznań – 96.50 pts – conductor: Sławomira Raczyńska

• Choir of the University of Economics in Katowice – 98.50 pts – conductor: Michał Brożek
  🏆 Category winner – Prize: 5,000 PLN

 

🎖 Special Festival Awards

• Mayor of Międzyzdroje Award (5,000 PLN + Prof. Jan Szyrocki Statuette):
  University of Warsaw Choir – conductor: Irina Bogdanovich, for the performance of "Ruta" by Zuzanna Koziej

• Director of the International House of Culture Award:
  Boys’ Choir of the National Forum of Music – conductor: Małgorzata Podzielny

• Trophies of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras (Main Board, Prof. Ryszard Zimak):
  – Chamber Choir of the Academy of Music in Poznań – conductor: Sławomira Raczyńska
  – Białystok Female Choir – conductor: Anna Olszewska

• Trophies of the PZChiO Szczecin Branch:
  – Choir “Omnia” (Žilina, Slovakia) – conductor: Monika Bazikova
  – Chamber Choir “Collegium Musicum” (Olsztyn) – conductor: Janusz Wiliński

• “Amber Tree” Award (sponsored by “Rychłowski” Multitrade Enterprise):
  Children’s Choir “Rubinki” (Bydgoszcz) – conductor: Agnieszka Sowa

• “Seniors’ Award” (4,500 PLN) – funded by the Senior Citizens’ University in Międzyzdroje:
  Choir of the Youth Culture and Sports Center in Wieluń – conductor: Jakub Jurdziński

• Award of Mr. and Mrs. Bożena and Andrzej Zawada:
  Choir “Logos” – conductor: Dorota Naklicka

 

🎫 Nominations for Future Festivals & Competitions

• Grand Prix of Polish Choral Music named after Prof. Stefan Stuligrosz (Poznań, 2026):
  University of Economics Choir in Katowice – conductor: Michał Brożek

• 10th International Festival “Cantantes Lublinensis” – Lublin, Nov 14–15, 2025:
  Choir “Omnia” (Žilina, Slovakia) – conductor: Monika Bazikova

• National A Cappella Choir Competition for Children and Youth – Bydgoszcz, 2026:
  Choir of the Youth Culture and Sports Center in Wieluń – conductor: Jakub Jurdziński

• 25th Festival of Choral Music named after Feliks Nowowiejski – Barczewo, May 29–30, 2026:
  University of Warsaw Choir – conductor: Irina Bogdanovich

• National Choir Tournament “Legnica Cantat 56” – 2026:
  Chamber Choir of the Academy of Music in Poznań – conductor: Sławomira Raczyńska

• Prof. Józef Świder International Music Festival in Cieszyn: Białystok Female Choir – conductor: Anna Olszewska

 

🏆 Grand Prix of the 60th Festival – Diamond Edition

University of Economics Choir in Katowice – conductor: Michał Brożek