He also fostered partnerships for student exchange programs with a music school in Paris and secured grants for new jazz projects through Villa Albertine, an arm of the French embassy in New York.
BROOKLYN, NY, October 01, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Brian Adamczyk has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Adamczyk has been the Executive Director of Brooklyn Music School in Brooklyn, New York, a center for affordable music, dance and performing arts for students of all ages since 2021. In his role, he meets with staff, donors regarding fundraising efforts, peer organizations and other executive directors in the nonprofit community to ensure the school's continued success. Additionally, Mr. Adamczyk interfaces with artists and the board of trustees while networking and advocating. His expertise spans professional woodwind specialization, music education, curriculum development, new music curation, and event coordination.
Having begun his journey at Brooklyn Music School in August 2020, Mr. Adamczyk joined as the Director of Programming and Production. During his tenure, he oversaw program implementation and curriculum development and managed a team of over 75 teaching artists and staff amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, following the departure of the Executive Director, he was appointed interim director and later assumed the permanent position in November 2021. Under Mr. Adamczyk's leadership, the school successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic's challenges, maintaining enrollment numbers from 2021 into 2022.
Before his involvement at the music school, Mr. Adamczyk enjoyed a busy career as a full time performer from 2005 to 2020. He taught and coordinated multiple music programs at Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia, as well as serving as Conservatory Director at the Haverford School for many years. More recently and before assuming his role at Brooklyn Music School, Mr. Adamczyk served as an Education Program Coordinator at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts where he developed jazz programs and curriculum for Title 1 students across Philadelphia's public school system.
Starting as a musician and artist, Mr. Adamczyk was initially introduced to the industry when he received an opportunity to teach at a private school just before graduation. Despite not having any formal certification, it ignited his passion for teaching. Balancing teaching commitments with nightly performances became routine for many years, leading to a gratifying yet demanding experience. Mr. Adamczyk's enthusiasm for arts administration grew as he began teaching at Temple University in a community scholars' program on Saturday mornings. This experience further solidified his dedication to arts education and administration, ultimately shaping his career trajectory.
Mr. Adamczyk's academic background included a bachelor's degree in saxophone performance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia in 2005. He attributes his inspiration and success to his mother's career as a vocalist and the strong work ethic instilled by his family and instructors. Exceptional mentors and teachers were also responsible for pushing him beyond his perceived limits during his time in Philadelphia's vibrant music scene.
Mr. Adamczyk's achievements have included organizing an event where multi-Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste conducted workshops and held a pop-up concert for students as a donation to the community at Brooklyn Music School. He also fostered partnerships for student exchange programs with a music school in Paris and secured grants for new jazz projects through Villa Albertine, an arm of the French embassy in New York. Moreover, Mr. Adamczyk spearheaded a successful fundraising campaign titled "Save Our School," raising over $500,000 in less than a week through compelling storytelling, media coverage and generous community contributions.
Remaining committed to conveying his passion for music, Mr. Adamczyk aims to continue fostering innovation and creativity in the arts. His extensive background in education and over a decade of focused work in arts administration reflect his mission-driven approach to his endeavors.
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