Biography
Through the Lens of Experience
Upon completing secondary education, Nikola pursued conducting at the Academy of Music Arts in Belgrade. During his studies, he conducted orchestras and choirs throughout Serbia, concurrently serving as an assistant conductor at the Cultural Artistic Society “Obilić,” where he collaborated with a choir of over 60 members. Simultaneously, he focused on composing music for film and collaborated with student directors from the Academy of Dramatic Arts on six projects, working with ensembles of up to 44 members. Notably, Zoran Milenković, father of the renowned Serbian violinist Stefan Milenković, invited Nikola to collaborate on arranging a collection of compositions for the youth.
Graduating as a Summa cum Laude student in both undergraduate and master’s conducting programs, Nikola received the highest scholarships in Serbia. Currently, he exclusively focuses on composing music for film, TV, and video games. He has secured admission to Berklee Valencia for his second master’s studies. Throughout his academic journey, Nikola has undertaken numerous recordings with the Budapest Art Orchestra, musicians from the Palau de les Arts’ Orchestra, and is set to collaborate soon with “Air Studios” in London.
Education
Master of Arts in Scoring for Film, TV and Video Games - Berklee College of Music, Valencia
2023-2024
Master of Arts in Choral and Orchestral Conducting - University of Arts, Belgrade
2022-2023
Bachelor of Arts in Choral and Orchestral Conducting - University of Arts, Belgrade
2018-2022
Awards
International & National Competitions
International Competitions:
- International Piano Competition “Davorin Jenko” – 3rd Prize (2017)
- 20th International Competition of Young Pianists in Sabac – 3rd Prize (2016)
- 13th International Festival – School of Music “Petar Stojanovic“ – 1st Prize (2015)
- 11th International Festival – School of Music “Petar Stojanovic“ – 1st Prize (2013)
- International Piano Competition “Citta Di Gorizia” – 2nd Prize (2013)
National Competitions:
- National Competition of Music Schools of Serbia (Piano) – 2nd Prize (2017)
- National Competition of Music Schools of Serbia (Non-Classical Ensembles) – 1st Prize (2017)
- National Competition of Students of Music and Ballet Schools of Serbia (Duo with Piano) – 1st Prize (2014)
- National Competition of Students of Music and Ballet Schools of Serbia – 2nd Prize (2013)
School of Music Competitions:
- “Kosta Manojlovic” School Piano Competition – 1st Prize (2017)
- “Kosta Manojlovic” School Piano Competition – 1st Prize (2014)
- “Kosta Manojlovic” School Piano Competition – 1st Prize (2013)
- “Binicki” School Competition – 2nd Prize (2012)
- “Kosta Manojlovic” School Competition – 1st Prize (2011)