2026 Auditions

Session open to young classical musicians of the finest level from conservatories, universities and higher music institutes in the Mediterranean basin.

CRITERIA

Required age between 18 and 26 (in December 2026)

Candidates' country of residence or nationality

Albania – Algeria – Bosnia-Herzegovina – Cyprus – Croatia – Egypt – France – Greece – Israel* – Italy – Lebanon – Libya* – Malta – Monaco – Morocco – Montenegro – Palestine – Portugal – Slovenia – Spain – Syria* – Tunisia – Türkiye

* The OJM doesn’t have institutional partners in these countries.

Instruments
Violin – Viola – Cello – Double bass – Oboe (+ English horn) – Clarinet (+ piccolo + bass clarinet) – Flute (+ piccolo + alto flute) – Bassoon (+ contrabassoon) – French horn – Trumpet – Trombone – Bass trombone – Tuba – Percussion – Harp

Level required
The Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée is looking for high-caliber, high-potential young artists who are either young professionals or are completing their post-graduate studies in one of the countries of the Mediterranean basin, with a view to becoming professionals.

The language used during the symphony session is English.

Availability required in July 2026 (precise dates TBA)

The OJM auditions receive support from the 2026 Saison Méditerranée of the Institut français.

AUDITION SCHEDULE

Information communicated gradually. Visit regularly this page to find out what auditions are available.
Last update: 11 November 2025

Video applications
Video applications are open for countries where auditions will not be held in 2025-2026 or if it’s impossible for the candidate to travel to the audition.
> To apply by video, please complete this audition application form.
Video application deadline : March 15, 2026

AUDITIONS

If you meet the above criteria, you can apply to audition.

Artists participating in the symphonic session are selected by audition:

• Candidates for the OJM symphonic session must attend an audition, and must present the program of orchestra excerpts for their instrument, available online, as well as 1 solo piece of their choice (unaccompanied).

• The jury is made up of OJM’s Deputy Director and Associate Conductors depending on the auditions’ place. Some auditions may be held in the presence of the local partner.

Please download the orchestra excerpts here :
Violin | Viola | Cello | Doublebass | Flute - Piccolo | Oboe | Clarinet | Bassoon - contrebassoon | High and low horns | Trumpet | Tenor trombon and bass trombon | Tuba | Percussions | Harp

• If there is no face-to-face audition in your country of residence, you can submit the compulsory orchestral excerpts and 1 piece of your choice (without piano accompaniment) by video-application, via an online form.

• In countries where auditions are held, the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée will give priority to artists who have made the effort to travel to a face-to-face audition at the time of selection.

• Selection results will be announced in April 2026, not at the end of your audition.

The Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée does not cover any audition-related expenses for candidates.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

The Festival d'Aix will organize and pay for the young artists selected to take part in the 2026 Symphonic Session:

• Editing an internship agreement for the all session
• Educational and mentoring expenses
• 1 return economy-class trip to Aix-en-Provence - For trips of 1,000 km or less, please note that priority will be given to train travel.
• Accommodation in Aix-en-Provence, in a university residence
• Breakfasts, lunches and dinners

The orchestra is led by the OJM production team, and a team of chaperones specially dedicated to welcoming and listening to the young people on a daily basis.

In the event of cancellation by the artist of his/her participation in the Symphonic Session, please note that all expenses already incurred by the Festival d'Aix for the artist's participation must be reimbursed by the artist to the Festival d'Aix.

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