Krzysztof Penderecki - Graduated from the Music Academy (Karol Szymanowski) in Katowice in 1958. Renowned composer and conductor, known for works such as Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima.
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki - Attended the Music Academy (Karol Szymanowski) in Katowice. Celebrated for his Symphony No. 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs).
Wojciech Kilar - Alumnus of AM, famous for his film scores including Bram Stoker's Dracula and The Pianist.
Joanna Wnuk-Nazarowa - Graduated from the Music Academy (Karol Szymanowski) in Katowice. Notable conductor and music director.
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