Beata Golec
Adjunct
Bio
Dr. Beata Golec, a Polish-born pianist, theorist, and composer, enriches the Upstate New York music scene through her teaching and collaborations with choral ensembles at SUNY Geneseo, RIT, and the Diocese of Rochester. She is the recipient of 2020 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2024 Victor Business Awards, and honoree of the 39th Ontario County ATHENA Leadership Awards.
In 2025 she was the sponsor of Unmasking the Silence Suicide and Mental Health Awareness Charity Ball and 40th Ontario County ATHENA Leadership Awards. Golec was the cover woman of the December 2025 Rochester Woman Magazine issue.
Dr. Golec, a dedicated piano instructor at SUNY Geneseo and Rochester Institute of Technology, weaves her passion for music into the fabric of her students’ lives. With expertise honed through roles on boards of examiners for Advanced Placement in Music Theory and International Baccalaureate in Music, she shapes the next generation of musicians. Her influence extends beyond academia as she serves as the music director at Holy Cross and Our Mother of Sorrows Churches in Rochester, NY.
Dr. Golec founded Golec Music Studio in Victor, NY, with a mission to inspire and nurture the next generation of artists. At the studio, students of all ages and skill levels can explore a diverse range of musical disciplines, from piano and voice to intricate music theory and composition. The studio also offers specialized services, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exam preparation, ensuring students are well-equipped for academic challenges. Beyond traditional lessons, Golec Music Studio provides comprehensive support for college auditions and music theater preparations, helping aspiring performers shine on stage. With a focus on competition readiness, recordings, and transcriptions, Dr. Golec’s expertise extends to creating unforgettable musical experiences for weddings, funerals, and corporate events. At Golec the Studio, students don’t just learn music; they build confidence, creativity, and appreciation for the art.
At 13, Golec's journey into the world of composition began. By 16, she captured the attention of the music community with her piece “Fantazja Polska,” a heartfelt tribute dedicated to Pope John Paul II. This composition earned her a prestigious honorable mention at the “Patri Patriae” All-Polish Composers Competition, marking her official recognition as a composer. “Fantazja Polska” was premiered in 1997 at the Ars Cameralis Silesiae Superioris Festival in Katowice, Poland, performed by the duo Beata Golec and Miroslaw Makowski. The score of this piece was preserved in the Vatican.
In the spotlight from October 2006 to April 2007, Golec captured hearts as the Artist of the Month at the prestigious Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition. She won first prize in 2005 and 2006. In 2007, she continued to shine, earning the second prize.
Dr. Golec is an active performer. She debuted at Carnegie Hall in May 2005 and performed there again in 2006. She enjoys performing solo, as well as collaborating with vocalists, instrumentalists, orchestras and choirs. She has performed in a master class and concert settings for
world-renowned musicians such as: Marvin Hamlisch, Alicia de Larrocha, Angela Hewitt, Blanca Uribe, Rebecca Penneys, Yong Hi Moon, Malcolm Bilson, Philip Jenkins, Boaz Sharon, Michael Torke and Judith Lang Zaimont.
https://www.rochesterwomanonline.com/index.php/2025/12/09/composi