Selma Teskeredžić-Krkbešević is a piano professor, young activist, arts manager, and youth mentor based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She currently teaches piano at the Secondary Music School Sarajevo, where she guides young musicians in both technical mastery and artistic expression, fostering creativity, discipline, and confidence in the next generation.

In addition to her teaching, Selma serves as the Integrity Manager of the school, oversees its public relations and event coordination, and participates in organizational committees for national-level arts competitions, contributing to the development and promotion of arts education across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Selma holds a Master’s degree in Musical Arts – Piano from the Academy of Music, University of Sarajevo, where she received two Golden Badges in recognition of exceptional academic achievement and outstanding contributions to the field of music, two Golden pendant of the City of Sarajevo from our former major Benjamina Karić. During her studies, she served two terms as Student Vice-Dean and as Vice-President of the Student Association at the Academy of Music, demonstrating leadership, organizational skills, and advocacy for student initiatives. She has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician at events including the celebration of Austria’s national holiday at the Austrian Embassy in Sarajevo, the Concert Season of the Academy of Music, the “Majske muzičke svečanosti” festival, “Students on Stage”, “Sarajevo Winter” festival, and the “Queen’s Platinum Jubilee”, among others. Her training spans classical and contemporary repertoires, and she has performed in a variety of national and regional concerts, competitions, and cultural events, demonstrating versatility and professional excellence.

She has participated in masterclasses with internationally recognized professors such as Boris Kraljević (Singapore), Ruben Dalbaltayan (Croatia), Philippe Raskin (Belgium), Konstantin Krasnitsky (Croatia), Katarina Krpan (Croatia), Jokut Mihailović (Serbia), Julija Gubajdulina (Croatia), and Bernhard Parz (Austria). Selma has won multiple first and second prizes in national competitions representing her school in solo and chamber music, and is a laureate of the 1st Cantonal Competition of the Secondary Music School Sarajevo.

Complementing her musical expertise, Selma holds a degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the Faculty of Political Science Sarajevo, reflecting her commitment to societal development, youth engagement, and international collaboration. Interdisciplinary expertise allows her to mentor students not only in music but also in leadership, personal development, and navigating opportunities in a globalized world.

In October 2022, Selma was selected and appointed by the European Commission, the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the jury to become a Young European Ambassador for the Western Balkans representing Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as a Peacebuilding Trainer on behalf of the UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Passionate about empowering young people, Selma actively supports initiatives that help Gen Z students explore their potential, connect with their communities, and envision meaningful futures within Europe. Through her teaching, mentorship, and collaborative projects, she promotes critical thinking, cultural exchange, and a sense of belonging, emphasizing that talent, creativity, and resilience can shape a sustainable and vibrant European society.

Selma’s work reflects a commitment to bridging education, culture, and societal impact, making her a prominent voice in discussions about youth development, retention of talent, and the opportunities and challenges facing young people in the Balkans and across Europe.