The power of music and community – LZA PROMNI is the pride of SGGW around the world
Dance brings people together
Art meets love, cultures meet friendship
The International Istanbul-Büyükçekmece Culture and Art Festival is one of the 70 members of FIDAF (Federation of International Dance Festivals), FIDAF has become a bridge of dance festivals happening across the globe. FIDAF is a champion of humanity as it brings peace and nurtures culture.
From SGGW to Büyükçekmece
LZA PROMNI under Radosław Puszyło took part in the Festival, together with dozens of folk bands from around the world, including Chile, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Guam, Mexico, India and Panama.
Artistic diversity and a great success of PROMNI ensemble
Our artists are constantly developing and perfecting their professional workshop. Thanks to the excellent cooperation between Jarema Jarosiński, the music director and Magdalena Sobczak-Kotnarowska, the singing instructor, PROMNI have completed over a dozen melodies that are subjected to vocal and instrumental arrangements and then presented during concerts and festivals. The new musical repertoire arranged by Jarema Jarosiński is a mix of contemporary sound and tradition, and an unobvious solution present in folk music. These compositions meet the expectations of the modern listener and allow the new generations of PROMNI not only to recreate beautiful, traditional folk dances and songs, but to rediscover, explore and create them again. Young artists become co-creators of the band’s new repertoire, which is very well received and will be presented in the future.
Best Music Award goes to LZA PROMNI
Tradition and modernity was recognized by the international jury as the best music performed during the Festival. Experts emphasized all 4 components, i.e. composition, arrangement, instrumentation and the performance of the ensemble during the show, which was at the highest world level.
The successful performance in Turkey is part of a global festival gathering the best and most recognized bands from around the world. LZA PROMNI have already performed in Korea (Asia and Pacific edition), in Turkey (European edition), and they will perform in Brazil (US Edition) soon!
LZA PROMNI
Behind every success there are people full of passion and commitment, aware of their own capabilities and the support they receive from our university. We have been operating at SGGW for over 50 years and we look to the future with confidence – says Radosław Puszyło, Manager of LZA PROMNI. PROMNI is no longer a band, but an institution, and one big family. Members of the group devote themselves completely. They are part of a project that cannot be described in words. It’s a lifestyle.
PROMNI – how to achieve international success?
LZA PROMNI is a team of extraordinary people. The ensemble consists of the following divisions: music, choreography, tailoring and administration.
Choreographers, Agnieszka Nagnajewicz and Andrzej Wołosz, conduct regular rehearsals, arrange programs, create choreographies, direct concerts and, motivate young people. The music division under the direction of Jarema Jarosiński deals with musical arrangements, concerts and events, creates new programs and supports choreographers. Magdalena Sobczak-Kotnarowska conducts singing classes for students. She is an extraordinary and experienced artist with a great folk knowledge.
The musicians, Dariusz Pecyna and Michał Zuń have been the musical strength of our band for many years. We work closely with Karolina Lizer, our student who is a successful artist. Aleksander Romański, long-term music director of PROMNI, still supports the group with his experience and skills.
The professional tailoring studio, managed by Janusz Kaspryk is the latest achievement of the ensemble. Moreover, thanks to the SGGW funding, PROMNI cooperate with excellent dressmakers, Małgorzata Staniszewska and Lidia Kacperska, and have a modern equipment. Currently, PROMNI restore costumes themselves, and even create some from scratch. The PROMNI dressing room includes one of the most magnificent and best preserved collections of folk costumes in the country, there are costumes from 18 Polish regions, and its potential and functioning is comparable to those of professional ensembles.
How to join the PROMNI ensemble?
PROMNI is a student band, so we invite ALL SGGW students and other Warsaw universities who would like to spend time on dancing and singing, those who are not afraid to perform on stage. PROMNI performs in Poland and abroad. It’s a lifetime adventure.
Information regarding the new academic year will be available soon! Come and Join us!