Nicholas Villane

Nicholas Villane’s works strive to achieve energetic and goal-oriented musical journeys. Born in 1996 in California, Nicholas has resided in Florida for the past decade. His music incorporates broad influences shaped by the belief that music is a shared human experience, welcoming audiences regardless of musical background and knowledge. Through constant musical momentum and drive, Nicholas’s music shifts and warps motivic content, providing a sense of liveliness within a concise and cohesive form.

Nicholas has been a Composer-in-Residence with the Victory Players and has had works read and recorded by members of Ensemble C Barré, Talea Ensemble, Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble, International Contemporary Ensemble, Icarus Quartet, ~Nois Sax Quartet, Momenta String Quartet, Polymorphia, and Ithaca College Percussion Ensemble. His work has also been featured on the Festival of New Music at Florida State University. Nicholas holds a D.M. in Composition from Florida State University studying under Dr. Lilya Ugay. He also holds a M.M. from Ithaca College having studied with Dr. Evis Sammoutis and Dr. Jorge Grossmann, and a B.M. from Stetson University under Dr. Sydney Hodkinson and Dr. Manuel de Murga.