Call for entries: 2021 MEDINEA programme

The programme consists of five sessions open to 12 young musicians and improvisers from the Mediterranean basin looking to build their careers to become professional artists. Applicants should have proven experience in musical improvisation. Each session is designed for a large diversity of musical aesthetics and Mediterranean expressions. It will host all music styles using improvisations in jazz, traditional music and early music.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties of travelling that ensued, MYO has been forced to cancel the annual auditions that usually take place in roughly twenty cities in the Mediterranean area,” the orchestra said. “However, any artists who wish to participate in the MEDINEA sessions may apply via video. Musicians will be selected in partnership with members of the MEDINEA network.”

MYO will provide successful entrants with accommodation, meals as well as tuition and travel fees.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Be musical improvisers.
• Have high instrumental level and be at ease with musical collective practices.
• Be open to all instruments and voices.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in their chosen idiom, including instrumental technique and improvisational skills.
• Perform one of the two pieces as a soloist.

Musicians for the following countries can apply:

Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia Albania, Bosnia, Cyprus, Croatia, Spain, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Palestine, Portugal, Slovenia, Syria and Turkey.

Session dates

• The first session will take place between 28 March and 12 April in Portugal. The submission deadline is 1 March
• The second session will take place between 17 and 30 May in Tunisia. The submission deadline is 20 April.
• The third session will take place between 9 and 13 June in France. The submission deadline to be announced soon.
• The fourth session will take place between 10 and 23 July in France. The submission deadline is 10 June 2021.
• The fifth session will take place between 13 and 27 August in Italy. The submission deadline is 15 July 2021.

How to apply

To submit videos, entrants should follow these critical steps:

• Complete our registration form online here.
• Add your two video links (video recording of a standard tune and a video recording of a personal composition or an arrangement).

View the original call here.