1. Organizers
The competition is organized by:
- Andrzej Krzanowski Foundation
- Little Academy of Music in Czechowice-Dziedzice
- Municipal Cultural Centre in Czechowice-Dziedzice
2. Objective
The aim of the competition is to promote the work of young composers and to enrich the contemporary accordion repertoire.
3. Participants
The competition is open to composers under the age of 35 (born after October 1, 1990), regardless of nationality.
4. Entry Rules
Each participant may submit one original composition.
The composition:
- must not have been previously published, performed, or awarded
- should last between 6 and 8 minutes
- must be written for solo accordion, optionally with electronic media
5. Submission Deadline and Procedure
Deadline: October 1, 2025 (date of receipt applies)
Results announcement: October 28, 2025, during the "Triptych" concert in Czechowice-Dziedzice
Submissions must be sent electronically to:
zgloszenia@naprawymbrzeguwisly.pl
Each submission must include:
- PDF score marked with a pseudonym
- For compositions with electronics: PDF score + electronic part (audio files or project file)
- Audio recording or rendering (if available)
- Text file (form available on the website) with the author's data: name, date of birth, e-mail address, phone number, short biography – also marked with a pseudonym
- Declaration: "I declare that I am the author of the submitted composition, which has not been performed, published, or awarded before. I accept the rules of the competition."
Entry fee: 200 PLN
Bank details:
Municipal Cultural Centre
ING Bank Śląski S.A. Branch in Czechowice-Dziedzice
IBAN: PL 84 1050 1256 1000 0001 0263 5281
For foreign payments:
BIC Code (SWIFT): INGBPLPW
Payment title: composition competition
6. Jury
- Prof. Marcin Bortnowski
- Prof. Stanisław Krupowicz
- Grażyna Krzanowska
- Dr. Eneasz Kubit
- Piotr Zembroń – Secretary
- Jagna Krzanowska – Competition Director
The jury's decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
7. Prizes
Total prize pool: 10,000 PLN.
Awarded works will be premiered during the Alkagran Autumn Music Festival 2026 in Czechowice-Dziedzice.
The jury reserves the right to divide the prizes differently or not to award them at all.
8. Copyright
Participants retain full copyright of the submitted works.
The organizers acquire the right to:
- perform, record, and document the awarded works
- distribute their recordings free of charge for promotional and archival purposes
9. Final Provisions
Submission of a composition means full acceptance of these rules.
The organizers reserve the right to modify the rules (without affecting equal treatment of participants) or to cancel the competition for valid reasons.
In matters not covered by this regulation, decisions are made by the organizers.
10. Personal Data Protection (GDPR)
In accordance with Article 13(1) and (2) of the GDPR, we inform that:
- The data controller is the Andrzej Krzanowski Foundation, based in Czechowice-Dziedzice
- Data will be processed for the purposes of running the competition, contacting participants, announcing results, and promoting the event
- Providing data is voluntary but necessary for participation
- Participants have the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict, transfer their data, withdraw consent, and file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority
- Contact: biuro@naprawymbrzeguwisly.pl