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Ewa Lawrence Hometown: Born in Wroclaw (Poland), Current: Utica, NY Instrument: Piano (teaches piano and voice) Age when began music: Age 5, born into a family comprised of professional musicians and music lovers Education: University of Wroclaw (1981), Conservatory of Music, Wroclaw (1982), Music University of Warsaw (1987) Employment/position: The Ewa Lawrence School of Music: founder, piano/voice teacher Collaborations: Has given and organized numerous public performances and presentations promoting Polish cultural awareness including a concert of Polish Music, Hamilton College, 1990; “The Music and Dance of Most Serene Republic of Both Nations” Hamilton College, 1996; and The New York State Tour of “Scholares Minores pro Musica Antiqua” (a unique and internationally acclaimed children’s ensemble performing Renaissance and Baroque Music), 1997; since 1998, Ewa Lawrence has organized numerous students’ performances at MWPAI, Stone Presbyterian Church, and various charitable organizations. She is an advisor and a validator for the Congressional Award. Influences: Upon coming to the USA in 1987, Ewa was introduced by Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Joslyn to many musical institutions in the Mohawk Valley. Mrs. Joslyn, who became her “American mother,” guided her during her first years in the USA; Husband, Tom Lawrence, supportive and helps organize some of her concerts and encouraged her to found her music business; Hamilton college instructors Professor G. Roberts Kolb and his wife Lauralyn Kolb. Professor G. Roberts Kolb provided her with considerable assistance in organizing two concerts of classical Polish music at Wellin Hall, Hamilton College. Lauralyn Kolb inspired her to organize quality concerts for her students.
Upcoming Performance Feed Our Vets Benefit Concert (Memorial Salute to American Veterans) Sunday, May 31, 2020, 3pm Stone Presbyterian Church, Clinton, NY
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“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without” -Confusius, The Book of Rites
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