CALL FOR AUDITIONS – THEATRICAL CONCERT YOUNG AUDIENCES
Jeunesses Musicales Canada is seeking two (2) musicians for a theatrical concert for young audiences, with 12 guaranteed performances and 5 options in October 2027 for future Halloween seasons.
HALLOWEEN’S CONCERT
Orville et Violette à la Villa des cordes (working title)
Orville, a young music lover, attempts the impossible tonight: to enter the abandoned Villa des cordes, a former music school, in search of the instruments left behind. Alas, it is well known throughout the village that no one has ever emerged from the building unscathed since it was deserted. Some even say that a ghost still roams the Villa’s classrooms, allowing neither the instruments nor the children to leave…
Target audience: Ages 3 to 12
Concert duration: 45 minutes
Performance language: French
Text: Alexandre Martin
Director: Tatiana Zinga Botao
ROLES TO BE FILLED
We are seeking 2 musicians:
GUITAR
The successful candidate must fit the following requirements:
- Be able to play classical guitar as well as other genres;
- Be comfortable acting;
- Playing more than one instrument in the guitar family will be considered an asset.
Selection Criteria
- Available for rehearsals between February 2027 and June 2027, and for performances from October 15 to October 31, 2027 and for October 2028 to 2030.
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- Be at the beginning of a professional career (between 21 and 35 years old);
- Be comfortable hosting and engaging a children’s audience in French.
DOUBLEBASS
The successful candidate must:
- Be able to play classical doublebass as well as other genres;
- Be comfortable acting.
Selection Criteria
- Available for rehearsals between February 2027 and June 2027, and for performances from October 15 to October 31, 2027 and for October 2028 to 2030.
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- Be at the beginning of a professional career (between 21 and 35 years old);
- Be comfortable hosting and engaging a children’s audience in French.
Engagement conditions are governed by the JM Canada–GMMQ agreement.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application deadline: Friday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m.
Auditions: Tuesday, November 24, and Thursday, November 25 2027
Rehearsals: Weeks of February 22, March 1st, April 12, May 10, June 7 and June 14 (schedule to be determined with artists based on availability)
Concerts : for the Halloween season each year
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- Curriculum vitae (résumé)
- Artist photo
- Link to a video of a musical performance
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A text will be provided to selected applicants. Candidates will present the text and their interpretation of the character. The text does not need to be memorized for the audition.
Please prepare:
- Two contrasting pieces, at least one of which must be from the classical repertoire.
- Gain professional experience and become familiar with the realities of an artistic career while developing independence;
- Meet enthusiastic young audiences during performances and engage with students through outreach activities;
- Benefit from logistics and support provided by a passionate team;
- Build stage performance skills.
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Applications will be reviewed by the selection committee. Successful candidates will receive the audition text by email.
Fill out the registration form: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
QUESTIONS?
Pierre-Luc Moreau
Head of Creation and Production – Young Audiences
Jeunesses Musicales Canada
514-845-4108, ext. 247 | Toll-free: 1-877-377-7951
305 Mont-Royal Avenue East, Montreal
