Press Release
For immediate release
Moncton, January 15, 2026 – Jeunesses Musicales New Brunswick (JMNB) is now accepting applications for the Laetitia-Cyr Scholarships until April 15. The call is open to individuals under the age of 30 (as of April 15, 2026), who reside in New Brunswick, and are enrolled in or have recently completed a program of study in classical music. Scholarships of up to $1,500 will be awarded to several individuals as financial support towards their participation in a professional development activity of their choice.
Exceptionally, the Laetitia-Cyr Scholarship Competition will be held for a second consecutive year. This competition is supported by the Laetitia-Cyr Fund. Once again, a total of $10,000 will be awarded to the 2026 recipients. Eligible activities for the scholarship include master classes, music workshops, national or international competitions, or any other related music project. They must take place between April 16, 2026, and April 15, 2027. The results of the competition will be announced on May 15, 2026.
Application submission details: https://www.jmcanada.ca/en/artists/laetitia-cyr-scholarships/
About the Laetitia-Cyr Fund
Created in 2000, the Laetitia-Cyr Fund is designed to help young emerging artists in New Brunswick’s classical music sector, as well as to support JMNB’s activities to promote classical music, particularly among youth.
About Laetitia Cyr
The first woman to hold the position of program director of Radio-Canada Atlantic, Mrs. Cyr made a very significant contribution to the development of Acadian arts and culture through a radio station that she wanted to be of high quality for all francophones in Atlantic Canada. In 1978, she became director of the French-language radio in Atlantic Canada, a position she held until her retirement in 1994. Broadcasting was a profession that fascinated her as much as her pronounced taste for classical music. Along with Fernand Arsenault, she co-founded the Arthur LeBlanc Quartet, which was in residence at the Université de Moncton for many years. Together with Claudette Thériault of Dalhousie and Lyne Raymond, she founded JMNB in 1996. In May 1995, the Université de Moncton recognized her strong commitment to the arts and culture by awarding her an honorary Doctor of Arts.
About Jeunesses Musicales New Brunswick
Founded in 1996, Jeunesses Musicales New Brunswick (JMNB) aims to further Jeunesses Musicales Canada’s mission by encouraging the appreciation of classical music, especially among youth, and to support young professionals in their career development. JMNB contributes to the promotion and facilitation of the Emerging Artist Concert tours. Through the Laetitia-Cyr Fund, it also contributes to the promotion of New Brunswick young talents with the production of a biennial provincial tour and the awarding of career development grants.
About Jeunesses Musicales Canada
Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JMC) is a talent incubator that helps boost the careers of emerging musicians while promoting the presentation of classical music for audiences of all ages. Today, a JMC season includes over 1,600 musical activities across Canada, ranging from chamber music concerts to exciting musical activities for young audiences.
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Isabelle Roy
Development Officer
Jeunesses Musicales New Brunswick
jmnb@jmcanada.ca
