Who can participate in the JUGENDJAZZORCHESTER.CH?
The JJO is aimed at talented musicians between the ages of 16 and 25 who already play music at a high level, either instrumentally or vocally. It doesn’t matter if you are a student without/with connection to a specific talent development program, a PreCollege participant or already studying music at a university. Ideally, you should have some prior knowledge of jazz. More important, however, is your curiosity about large-format ensemble playing and the will to contribute your personal expression to the collective and to improvise. All instruments – even “jazz untypical” ones – are welcome.

The JJO is committed to equal opportunities for all musicians. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and social backgrounds, religions, beliefs, disabilities, sexual orientations, and genders. In particular, we aim to increase the number of female musicians and therefore especially encourage applications from women*.