MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021 AT 5 P.M.

The tour, set to run between September 2023 and June 2024 should count close to 35 performances, taking place across 10 provinces and territories. JM Canada, Prairie Debut, and Debut Atlantic seek submissions from high-calibre Canadian classical artists. Artists should submit a concert proposal through which they can communicate their love of music and engage audiences. Artists early in their professional career and as well as more established musicians are encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from those who reflect the diversity of our Canadian communities.

* Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents

** Contracts will be negotiated with each organization separately (JM Canada, Prairie Debut, and Debut Atlantic).

The choice of repertoire (about 80 minutes of music) should focus on what the artists feel they do best, as well as on a specific kind of music or thematic idea that interests them. JM Canada, Prairie Debut and Debut Atlantic seek interesting, innovative and inclusive programs. We encourage thoughtful proposals aimed at connecting with diverse Canadian audiences. Inclusion of underrepresented and/or marginalized composers is recommended. At least one Canadian composition is required. Finally, it is important that the musicians speak to the audience during the concert, to introduce the works and their composers, to discuss the theme, and to engage the audience. This may be done in either French or English, depending on the venue.

Potential candidates are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. They must possess a solid background in classical music and must be comfortable speaking in public in both official languages, in a manner suitable for hosting their concert in an engaging style. One or more members of an ensemble must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable with highway driving.

Auditions will now be held via videos. Please submit three (3) works of your proposed repertoire with an introduction, as if you were addressing an audience (in both official languages), made accessible via YouTube links. Maximum 20 minutes total. We recommend that all audition videos be high quality with excellent audio. Video shot, in landscape view, with a phone or a tablet is acceptable. Ideally shot from one angle with a single fixed camera, the audio component of the video must not be edited, enhanced or modified in any way.

You may submit one (1) YouTube link that includes three (3) works and an introduction in both official languages, or three (3) separate links with each piece and an introduction. Maximum 20 minutes total.

All audition dossiers will be reviewed by the selection committee. The selection committee will be comprised of members from each of the three partner organizations, who will be responsible for making programming decisions. All applicants will be notified of selection status by email once the process is complete.

ABOUT JEUNESSES MUSICALES CANADA
Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JM Canada) is a talent incubator that boosts the careers of the best emerging artists, while helping to democratize classical music for audiences of all ages. Today, JM Canada seasons include over 1 200 musical activities presented across Canada, ranging from high-calibre concerts to exciting musical activities for young audiences.

ABOUT PRAIRIE DEBUT
The only organization of its kind in Western Canada, Prairie Debut connects Canadian global-music and classical musicians of the highest levels of artistic excellence to audiences in over 90 communities, most of which are rural and outside the larger centres in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Northern Territories.

ABOUT DEBUT ATLANTIC
Bringing Canada’s exceptional classical music artists to Atlantic Canadian communities since 1979, Debut Atlantic takes the guess work out of presenting excellence in the genre by curating a five-tour season of primarily emerging artists available to presenters throughout the Atlantic region. Debut Atlantic is deeply committed to educational and community engagement and artist development. Additionally, it offers an annual scholarship to an exceptional Atlantic Canadian high school music student.

YOGANE LACOMBE | ylacombe@jmcanada.ca 
Head of General Audiences Activities
Jeunesses Musicales Canada | jmcanada.ca
514-845-4108 #231 | toll free: 1-877-377-7951 |
305, avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montréal QC H2T 1P8            

PO YEH | pyeh@prairiedebut.com
Executive Director
Prairie Debut | prairiedebut.com
Phone: (403) 862-2954
P.O. Box 15106 Aspen Woods RPO, Calgary, AB Canada T3H 0N8

ERIN SPARKS | erin@debutatlantic.ca 
Executive Director
Debut Atlantic | debutatlantic.ca
902-429-6812
2307 Clifton Street, Suite 6, Halifax NS B3K 4T9