Tijana Ilić (1986, Cetinje) diplomirala je i magistrirala harmoniku na Muzičkoj akademiji na Cetinju, u klasi prof. Predraga Jankovića, sa prosječnom ocjenom 10. Prva je žena magistar harmonike u Crnoj Gori. Prijestonica Cetinje dodijelila joj je studentsku nagradu 13. novembar za izuzetne uspjehe postignute tokom studija.
Kao solista i kamerni izvođač osvojila je brojne prve i specijalne nagrade na republičkim i međunarodnim takmičenjima. Nastupala je na međunarodnim muzičkim festivalima: Barski ljetopis, Harmonika fest (Crna Gora), Nei Suoni dei Luoghi (Italija), Carniarmonie (Italija), Tivat World Music Festival, na koncertima u organizaciji Muzičke fondacije Santa Cecilia, Muzičkog centra Crne Gore. Kao solista, nastupala je sa gudačkim orkestrom Muzičke akademije, kao i sa orkestrom poznatog sirijskog kompozitora Ijada Rimavija na koncertu održanom u Ujedinjenim Arapskim Emiratima. Učestvovala je u izvođenju Brehtove Opere za tri groša, u režiji Tomija Janežiča. Aktivan je izvođač na koncertima, kao solista ili član kamernih sastava.
U okviru reforme obrazovanja učestvovala je u izradi predmetnih programa za harmoniku za osnovne i srednje muzičke škole. Koautor je akreditovanog programa stručnog usavršavanja namijenjenog nastavnicima muzičkih škola. Učenici iz njene klase laureati su republičkih i mnogih međunarodnih takmičenja. Do sada su osvojili preko 70 prvih nagrada. Član je žirija na republičkim i međunarodnim takmičenjima.
Obavlja funkciju direktora Umjetničke škole za muziku i balet „Vasa Pavić“ u Podgorici. Tokom njenog mandata škola je ostvarila značajan napredak kroz obnovu i adaptaciju školskog prostora, nabavku novih instrumenata, kao i modernizaciju nastavne i tehničke opreme. Realizovani su brojni umjetničko-obrazovni programi i produkcije koji su doprinijeli snažnijoj afirmaciji škole u kulturnom i obrazovnom životu Crne Gore, uz pokretanje novih projekata i izdavačkih aktivnosti.
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Tijana Ilić (b. 1986, Cetinje) graduated and earned her Master’s degree in accordion performance from the Faculty of Music in Cetinje, in the class of Professor Predrag Janković, graduating with the highest average grade (10.00). She is the first woman in Montenegro to obtain a Master’s degree in accordion performance. The Royal Capital of Cetinje awarded her the 13 November Student Award for outstanding academic achievements during her studies.
As a soloist and chamber musician, she has won numerous first and special prizes at national and international competitions. She has performed at international music festivals including Barski ljetopis and Harmonika Fest (Montenegro), Nei Suoni dei Luoghi and Carniarmonie (Italy), as well as the Tivat World Music Festival. She has also appeared at concerts organized by the Santa Cecilia Music Foundation and the Music Centre of Montenegro. As a soloist, she performed with the String Orchestra of the Music Academy, as well as with the orchestra of renowned Syrian composer Iyad Rimawi at a concert held in the UAE. She also took part in a performance of Bertolt Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera, directed by Tomi Janežič. She is an active performer, appearing regularly both as a soloist and as a member of chamber ensembles.
As part of Montenegro’s educational reform, she participated in the development of accordion curricula for primary and secondary music schools. She is also co-author of an accredited professional development programme intended for music school teachers. Students from her class have been laureates of national and numerous international competitions, winning more than 70 first prizes to date. She frequently serves as a jury member at national and international competitions.
She currently serves as Principal of the Umjetnička škola za muziku i balet „Vasa Pavić“ in Podgorica. During her tenure, the school has achieved significant progress through the renovation and adaptation of school facilities, the acquisition of new instruments, and the modernization of teaching and technical equipment. Numerous artistic and educational programmes and productions have been realized, contributing to the stronger recognition of the school within the cultural and educational life of Montenegro, alongside the launch of new projects and publishing activities.