JM Jazz World Orchestra, 2016

The JM Jazz World Orchestra is a project launched by Jeunesses Musicales International giving the opportunity to young musicians from all around the world to take part in training sessions, workshops and finally in a concert tour as a member of the JM Jazz Orchestra.

The 2016’s inspiring musical and intercultural experience will be hosted by JM Germany at the JMI World Meeting Centre in Weikersheim, Germany from the 28th of June to the 5th of July 2016. There musicians can look forward to one week of jazzy fun in an idyllic setting to learn, jam and prepare for the tour that will finish around the 15th of July (dates to be confirmed).

This year, the project will be under the artistic leadership of Luis Bonilla (USA), a California raised, Costa Rican trombonist, composer and arranger.

Participants should be talented musicians between the ages of 18 and 26 playing: Saxophone, trombone, trumpet, horn, tuba, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, piano and vocals.

How to apply
Participants should complete the application form, attaching the following documents:
- a full CV with information about faculty of music, academy and school of music, and experience acquired as a jazz musician;
- a recommendation from a professor or a renowned jazz musician;
- the signature of
a JMI National Member or Associate Section, or
local conservatory, stating that
the travel costs will be covered;
- an upload or attached links to videos (maximum 10 MB) with at least 2 different performances: a theme and an improvisation. The candidates need to be clearly heard, with an important soloist part.
- Additional (but not as a replacement of the previous point) links to websites where audio & video can be downloaded, can be added. The video material must be clearly marked with the name of the candidate, the part of their musical performance and title. Please note that the maximum allowed size for each uploaded file is 10MB.

Further details:
http://eurodesk.eu