CALL FOR AUDITIONS – YOUNG AUDIENCES CONCERT
Jeunesses Musicales Canada is seeking two (2) musicians for a theatrical concert for young audiences, with 18 guaranteed performances and 5 options in November and December 2026, and 12 guaranteed performances and 5 options in December 2027 as of this date.
JAZZ-NOISETTE
It is Christmas Eve, and Clara is eagerly awaiting her uncle/aunt, who has promised to give her the colorful ballet slippers she has always dreamed of. But Uncle/Aunt Drosselmeyer—a musician, magician, and computer programmer—gives her instead a programmable, deprogrammable Nutcracker robot that can’t even dance ballet without stepping on her toes. The classic Christmas Clara expected soon takes on a completely jazzy twist, where rhythms shift, the music swings, and everyone dances off the beat!
Target audience: Ages 4 to 10
Concert duration: 50 minutes
Performance language: French
Text: Marc Fortin and Judith Pelletier
Director: Judith Pelletier
ROLES TO BE FILLED
We encourage musicians of all gender identities and backgrounds to apply. We are seeking 2 musicians.
THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY: JAZZ AND CLASSICAL CLARINET AND/OR SAXOPHONE AND/OR FLUTE
The successful candidate must:
- Be able to perform both jazz and classical repertoire;
- Playing two or more instruments from the list above is considered an asset;
- Be comfortable playing a short excerpt on the sopranino flute and small percussion instruments;
- Be physically comfortable performing simple dance movements while singing.
Selection Criteria
- Available for rehearsals between September 2026 and November 2026, and for performances from November 21 to December 20, 2026 (see details below);
- Available in November and December 2027 for a minimum of 12 guaranteed performances;
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- Be at the beginning of a professional career (between 21 and 35 years old);
- Be comfortable hosting and engaging a children’s audience in French.
UNCLE/AUNT DROSSELMEYER: JAZZ AND CLASSICAL PIANO
The successful candidate must:
- Be able to perform both classical and jazz repertoire;
- Be comfortable playing small percussion instruments (an asset);
- Be comfortable acting.
Selection Criteria
- Available for rehearsals in September 2026 and November 2026, and for performances from November 21 to December 20, 2026 (see details below);
- Available in November and December 2027 for a minimum of 12 guaranteed performances;
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- Be at the beginning of a professional career (between 21 and 35 years old);
- Be comfortable hosting and engaging a children’s audience in French.
Engagement conditions are governed by the JM Canada–GMMQ agreement.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application deadline: Wednesday, July 8
Auditions: Tuesday, July 14, and Friday, July 17
Rehearsals: September and November 2026 (schedule to be determined with artists based on availability)
Performance Schedule
2026–2027 Season
- November 21, 2026: Travel to La Sarre
- November 22, 2026: 1 performance, La Sarre
- November 23–26, 2026: 3 performances and 2 optional performances, Rouyn-Noranda
- November 27, 2026: 1 performance, Val-d’Or
- November 28, 2026: Return to Montreal
- December 1–3, 2026: 9 performances, Magog
- December 6–11, 2026: 3 guaranteed performances and 3 optional performances, Gatineau
- December 13, 2026: 1 performance, Blainville
2027–2028 Season
- November and December 2027: 12 guaranteed performances + 5 options (to date)
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- Curriculum vitae (résumé)
- Artist photo
- Link to a video of a musical performance
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A text will be provided to selected applicants. Candidates will present the text and their interpretation of the character. The text does not need to be memorized for the audition.
Please prepare:
• One piece from the classical repertoire of your choice;
• One piece from the jazz repertoire of your choice.
- Gain professional experience and become familiar with the realities of an artistic career while developing independence;
- Meet enthusiastic young audiences during performances and engage with students through outreach activities;
- Benefit from logistics and support provided by a passionate team;
- Develop stage performance skills.
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Applications will be reviewed by the selection committee. Successful candidates will receive the audition text by email.
TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION : JAZZ-NOISETTE AUDITIONS
Read the audition notice: AUDITION NOTICE
QUESTIONS?
Pierre-Luc Moreau
Head of Creation and Production – Young Audiences
Jeunesses Musicales Canada
514-845-4108, ext. 247 | Toll-free: 1-877-377-7951
305 Mont-Royal Avenue East, Montreal
