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Press releaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montreal – Friday, February 27, 2026 – Jeunesses Musicales Canada is pleased to announce the national tour of Postcards: from Isaac Albeniz to John Williams, with Duo Aster, composed of Clio Theodoridis on saxophone and Jonathan Nemtanu on piano. The tour, organized as part of the JMC Concerts programme, offers audiences […]

Montreal, QC — Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Jeunesses Musicales Canada is proud to announce the world premiere of its new young audiences concert,  Les Aïeules (The Ancestors), on Tuesday, February 24, along with other performances on Wednesday, February 25 at Salle Désilets. The performances are presented as part of the School Adventures programme and […]

  Montreal – Thursday, February 12 – Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JMC) is pleased to announce the next performance in their Happy Hour Concert series, French Panorama: Ravel, Descarries and Farrenc, featuring Ensemble Callinos at Joseph-Rouleau Hall at the André Bourbeau JMC House on Thrusday, February 19th. This exceptional concert is brought to life by Ensemble […]

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release  A national competition supporting the next generation of Canadian classical musicians  Montreal, February 9, 2026 — Building on the resounding success of the anniversary edition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Peter-Mendell Prize in 2025, the Fondation Jeunesses Musicales Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 edition of this flagship competition dedicated to Canada’s emerging classical […]

  PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation Launches its Classical Cabaret Evening Montreal, February 2, 2026 — Driven by its belief in the power and importance of sparking an interest in classical music among diverse audiences and contributing to greater access to culture across the country, the Foundation is pleased […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –  MONTREAL – Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JMC) announces the second of three Happy Hour Concerts by their artist-in-residence, Benjamin Deschamps, performing with the Mistral Ensemble in Astor’s Universe on Thursday, February 5th, at Joseph-Rouleau Hall at the André Bourbeau JMC House. Come explore the fascinating world of […]

Press ReleaseFor 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 […]

Press Release For Immediate Release    Montreal, January 9, 2026 — Building on the success of its first two editions, which helped spotlight outstanding emerging talent, the Fondation Jeunesses Musicales Canada is proud to announce the launch of the 3rd edition of the Iwan Edwards Young Choral Conductors Scholarship. This program continues to support and celebrate the next generation of choral conductors while honoring the enduring […]

Press releaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Montreal – Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Jeunesses Musicales Canada is pleased to announce the national tour of Notes from the Front: Fraternal Music for Voice and Piano, with soprano Mathilde Duval-Laplante and pianists Rosemarie Duval-Laplante and Jean-Michel Dubé. The tour, organized as part of the JMC Concerts programme, offers […]

Press ReleaseFor immediate release   Montreal, December 17, 2025 — The Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation announces that Ms. Florence Junca Adenot has stepped down as Chair of its board of directors, effective December 15, 2025. A recognized leader in philanthropic and cultural governance, Ms. Junca Adenot contributed her strong vision, steadfast commitment, and deep belief in the role of music in young people’s development.  During her tenure as Chair, the […]