Background
Turkiewicz, Witold Wladyslaw was born on August 24, 1930 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Antoni Michal and Nellie (Papciak) Turkiewicz.
Turkiewicz, Witold Wladyslaw was born on August 24, 1930 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Antoni Michal and Nellie (Papciak) Turkiewicz.
Professional diploma, Curtis Institute Music, 1948. Bachelor of Music, University Miami, 1949. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1952.
Doctor of Education, Pacific States University, 1980.
Concert soloist and accompanist Pryor-Men's Concert Agency, United States, 1952-1955. Artist, piano teacher Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, since 1955. Piano soloist Alabama Symphony, Huntsville Symphony, University Mississippi Concert Band, Alabama Pops Orchestra, 1956-1987.
Adjudicator, lecturer National Piano Competitions, 1957-1986. Concert pianist Turkiewicz & Son Samford University Faculty Artist Alabama Artist Series, 1972-1985. Acting chairman School Music Samford University, Birmingham, 1967-1968, head piano department, distinguished artist in residence, 1970-1989, director Clift Learning Center, 1989-1996, director computer music laboratory, 1989-1996.
Trustee Birmingham Festival Arts, 1979, Birminham Symphony Association, 1981. Member National Association Music Teachers (state chairman 1978-1982), Alabama Music Teachers Association (piano chairman 1978-1982), Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Sara Marie Rose, March 23, 1956. Children: Annette Marie, Elisa Ann, Witold Anthony, Mary Elizabeth, Patricia Ann, Thomas Michal, Karen Rose, Anthony Michael.