Milos Bjelica
Clarinetist • Educator • Artistic Innovator

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"Milos’ playing is full of passion, precision, and fantastic audience appeal — he’s a true virtuoso." — Virginia Sindelar

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Born in Serbia and based in Boston, Milos Bjelica is a clarinetist, educator, and entrepreneur passionate about creating musical experiences that connect people, communities, and artistic disciplines. As a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer, he has appeared in venues across Europe and the United States, including Berlin Philharmonic Hall, Kolarac Hall in Belgrade, Pompidou Square in Paris, Symphony Hall in Boston, and Pickman Hall. In addition to traditional concert settings, Milos frequently brings music into public spaces, libraries, hospitals, and community venues, making classical music more accessible to wider audiences.

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Milos has performed with ensembles including the Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Eureka Ensemble, Camerata Serbica, Synergy Orchestra, and Boston Opera Collaborative. As a founding member of the Nevski Clarinet Quartet, he helped reimagine the classical concert experience by combining music with movement and theatrical elements in performances across Europe. The ensemble became a finalist on Serbia’s Got Talent and appeared at festivals and clarinet congresses throughout Europe.

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Education and community engagement are central to Milos’ work. In 2012, he was named “Best Pedagogue of the Year” by the Association of Music and Ballet Pedagogues of Serbia. Since then, he has worked extensively with young musicians, children, and community-based arts programs in both Serbia and the United States.

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In Boston, Milos co-founded Artysh Lab, a nonprofit organization creating interactive concerts and interdisciplinary artistic experiences for babies, children, and families through music, movement, and storytelling. Through this work, he continues exploring new ways of making the arts engaging, inclusive, and community-centered.

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Milos is also the co-founder of Gleichweit USA and founder of My Clarinet Stuff, where he collaborates with musicians and educators across the Americas while promoting innovative clarinet equipment, artistic development, and music education.

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A recipient of numerous awards, including the Boston University Concerto Competition and the Harold Wright Merit Award, Milos holds a DMA from Boston University, as well as degrees from Longy School of Music of Bard College and University of Belgrade. Throughout his career, he has studied with distinguished artists including Wenzel Fuchs, Philippe Cuper, Paul Meyer, and Jonathan Cohler.