CALL FOR AUDITIONS
We are now accepting applications from classical, jazz or world music artists and ensembles to audition for our 2028–2029 JMC Concerts tour.
Emerging artists and professional musicians (between the ages of 18 and 32) are encouraged to submit a concert project through video recordings, in which they tell us about their passion for music and entertaining audiences.
The choice of repertoire (approximately 80 minutes of music) should reflect the musicians’ musical qualities and have a specific thematic idea of particular interest to them. A Canadian work is required in the concert repertoire. JMC is looking for interesting, innovative and inclusive programs. We encourage thoughtful proposals that connect with a diversity of Canadian audiences. The inclusion of underrepresented and/or marginalized composers is encouraged.
We are seeking three concert projects for the 2028–2029 season, including instrumental proposals to mark the 200th anniversary of Schubert’s death.
The JMC Concert tours are scheduled as follows:
- Mid-November 2028 to late December 2028
- Mid-January to early March 2029
- Early March to late April 2029
Tours take place across Quebec, Ontario, and the Maritime provinces and require availability for a consecutive period of 4 to 6 weeks. This is an opportunity to perform in a variety of venues while discovering different regions of the country. All tour logistics are handled by JMC.
BENEFITS OF JEUNESSES MUSICALES CANADA TOURS
- Acquire professional experience and learn about the realities of a music career to develop your autonomy
- Deepen your knowledge of yourself as an artist
- Travel throughout Quebec, Ontario and the Maritime provinces, discover different performance venues and gain visibility through the artistic network and music industry
- Meet enthusiastic audiences during concerts and exchange with students in the context of mediation sessions
- Benefit from support in the staging and creation of your concert while enjoying the logistics and supervision of a dedicated team
- Take part in a video and audio recording, a photo shoot and give interviews
AUDITION SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants must:
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
- Comfortable speaking in public and commenting concerts in both official languages
- Valid driver’s licence
- Between the ages of 18 and 32 (as of November 1, 2026)
IMPORTANT DATES FOR AUDITIONS
- Registration open: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Application deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026
- In-person auditions in Montreal (optional): between November 16 and December 4, 2026
- Selected artists and ensembles announced: December 2026
- Promotional video recordings: mid-February 2027 in Montreal
- Official season announcement: Spring 2028
- Tour launches: Fall 2028, Winter 2029, Spring 2029
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
