Meet Nicholas, a Grade 9 student composing his own path—one note at a time.
Nicholas began playing the piano at just 8 years old, and by 10, he was already asking himself a bold question: “What if I made my own instead of playing others’ compositions?” Since then, music has become his canvas, something he describes as “like painting, but with sound.”
His passion has already taken him beyond the classroom. Nicholas recently took part in the prestigious Berlin International Film Score Competition and has performed at the Esplanade, where he brought to life compositions by Zhou Jiong Xun.
At XWA, Nicholas is an active member of the school orchestra and is currently working on an original piece for the ensemble to perform. He credits the school environment for giving him the freedom to explore, experiment, and grow creatively.
In the future, Nicholas hopes to compose music for films, combining storytelling with sound. With aspirations to join a music or arts-focused university, he’s just getting started on what promises to be a remarkable journey.
