Three May Evenings of Harmony: Konjic Marked by Concerts of the Students of the “Rezonanca” Elementary Music School

May in Konjic traditionally takes place in the spirit of culture and art, and the coming days bring a special musical experience. The “Rezonanca” Elementary Music School is preparing a concert series titled “Three May Evenings of Harmony”, which will undoubtedly enrich the cultural scene of our city.

The concerts will be held on May 18, 20, and 21, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM in the beautiful setting of the Bosnian Room at the National University of Konjic. Admission is free for all visitors.

We spoke with the school’s principal, Biljana Handžo, about what the audience can expect, how the preparations have been going, and which departments will present themselves to the public.

Over 70 Students Bring the Magic of Classical and Pop-Rock Music

Principal Handžo emphasizes that May is traditionally the most active month for the school, when all the effort and quiet work throughout the school year culminate in beautiful public performances.

“We started the second semester a week earlier in order to complete the full curriculum on time. All students and learners of our school are taking part in these May concerts. This used to be a single evening, then two, and now it has become three evenings of harmony, as the school today has over 70 students. We want to give every child the opportunity to show what they have learned,” Handžo explains.

Students will perform in the violin, guitar, piano, and accordion departments, with the accordion department introduced last year as a new program and already recording an excellent response with six new students. A special attraction is also the pop-rock department, intended for students who have completed the classical program but have chosen to continue their musical education in more modern styles and rhythms.

Detailed program by evenings (7:00 PM, Bosnian Room)

Due to the large number of performers, the concerts have been divided into three rich one-hour programs, while there will be a break on Tuesday due to activities of the Actors’ Festival.

Monday, May 18 – First Evening

Monday, May 18 – First Evening

Violin: Najra Alić, Azra Halilović, Amira Hodžić, Rijad Kadić, Ilda Karkelja, Zana Lapo.

Guitar: Ahmed Memić, Nedim Prevljak, Dzana Coric.

Piano: Ensar Alihodžić, Ajna Bajrović, Sara Dedić, Hadi Butrović, Anja Džumhur, Dzana Hajduk, Ajla Herić, Naida Hujdur, Daris Kovačević, Lana Lepara.

Accordion: Adin Balić, Hamza Halilović.

Wednesday, May 20 – Second Evening

Violin: Ajša Alibegović, Emina Kevrić, Mia Pranjić.

Guitar: Dzana Lepara, Emina Zukić, Daris Habibija, Lejla Dedić, Ahmed Bubalo, Asmir Hondo, Zeid Faladzić, Faris Bubalo.

Piano: Merjem Balić, Merjem Isanović, Damir Kevrić, Esma Lepara, Daria Mandzuka, Ali Nikšić, Nedim Proho, Zara Sokolović, Tarik Tucaković, Fadil Zahrović Mehmed.

Accordion: Dzan Abaza, Emir Korić, Eldar Zelic.

Pop-Rock Department (modern rhythms): Matea Anđelić (piano), Merjem Žiko (violin), Amna Kasalo (guitar), Harun Habibović (guitar).

Thursday, May 21 – Third Evening

Violin: Berina Hodžić, Zara Hondo, Iris Odobašić, Suana Ramić.

Guitar: Harun Alihodzić, Adna Alkadić, Blackburn Mia, Imran Jašarević, Harun Cišo, Adel Rghei, Lemana Poturović, Emir Šarić.

Piano: Zara Alić, Šejla Bajić, Amina Bubalo, Iman Jusupović, Nera Krivić, Ejman Mandzuka, Nour Rghei, Ruben Zenelaj, Merjem Muslimić, Elif Hejub.

Pop-Rock Department (modern rhythms): Faris Muhibić.

For young musicians, performing in front of an audience represents a special challenge, but also a mandatory part of their education that builds self-confidence and helps overcome stage fright.

“Our teachers carefully select a more engaging program that is not too demanding for the audience. At the concerts, there is also a clear dress code, because classical music performances are also a lesson in etiquette and stage culture. Our greatest reward is seeing proud parents, as well as the smiles on the faces of children who attend our school purely out of love,” the principal emphasizes.

The success of the students is also credited to a dedicated team of teachers who come to Konjic from Sarajevo and Mostar, along with the only teacher from Konjic, Professor Emela Osmančević. The team includes: Lidija Čović and Sarah Šačić (violin), Emir Bečirović (guitar), Ivana Čelik and Konjic native Emela Osmančević (piano), and Enis Sihirlić (solfeggio, piano, and accordion).

Announcement: Ballet Spectacle, Competition Participation, and Enrollment Period

In addition to the instrumental program, “Rezonanca” in Konjic is also recording great success with its ballet and dance department, led by Professor Samra Mlinar Mandić, which brings together 40 girls and one boy.

“They are currently intensively preparing for the upcoming competition in Mostar (May 23), where they will travel with as many as 14 choreographies in the categories of baby ballet and creative dance. Already on June 9, at the cinema hall in Konjic, the audience will be able to enjoy their full-length ballet program, which promises a great atmosphere similar to the winter project ‘Broadway on the Neretva’. The school’s grand final concert, marking World Music Day, is scheduled for June 26.”

Open Call for Applications for the New School Year!

Principal Biljana Handžo took the opportunity to invite everyone interested in the music school:

“The public call for enrollment in the new school year is already open. Due to spatial capacity and the number of classrooms, the number of places is limited. We invite all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible in order to avoid crowds in September. Entrance exams will be held at the beginning of June.”

Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic- https://radiokonjic.ba/tri-majske-veceri-harmonije-konjic-u-znaku-koncerata-ucenika-osnovne-muzicke-skole-rezonanca/