Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland e.V.

The Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland e.V. (JMD) is the German section of the world's largest musical youth cultural organization, Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI). Founded in 1950 in Bayreuth under the name "Musical Youth of Germany", the association was renamed Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland e.V. in 1992 to emphasize a close connection to the international world association[2][3].

The JMD is a non-profit organization aimed at promoting international understanding and supporting young musicians. It provides a platform for international encounters and musical education to motivate and support young people. The values of the JMD are based on the belief that music is a universal language that connects people across borders. The work of the JMD is guided by the principles of community, responsibility, and cultural diversity[3].

• Music Academy Castle Weikersheim: The JMD operates one of the largest music academies in Germany at Castle Weikersheim, which records about 30,000 overnight stays and 8,000 young guests annually. Here, courses for young musicians take place, ranging from Children's Cello Camp to audition training[4].
• International courses and workshops: The JMD organizes over 50 courses for young musicians nationwide, including the International Summer Courses for Chamber Music and Orchestra, as well as specialized workshops like the ETHNO Camp and the Chamber Music Camp[2][4].
• Competitions and awards: The association is the founder and organizer of competitions such as "Youth Composes", the German Youth Orchestra Prize, and the interpretation competition "Music of the Oppressed". Additionally, the JMD awards the Würth Prize of the Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland annually[2][5].
• International Opera Academy: Every two years, the JMD hosts an international opera academy at Castle Weikersheim, bringing together young opera singers from over 20 countries[4].

The JMD is actively engaged in musical education and the promotion of young musicians. This includes:

• Professional Association of Youth Orchestras: The JMD is the professional association for around 300 member orchestras with about 15,000 young people and supports them through various initiatives and projects[2][3].
• International youth encounters: The JMD is the central office for the allocation of funds from the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ) for international youth exchange[2].
• Initiative "mu:v – Music connects": This young initiative of the JMD promotes the active participation of young musicians and provides them with a platform to articulate and assert their interests[4].

The JMD is active through its members, volunteers, and employees in its state associations and the secretariat in Weikersheim. Renowned musicians, university lecturers, and representatives of the cultural economy support the goals of the JMD and advocate for the interests of young musicians[3].

The Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland e.V. is thus a central institution in German musical life, promoting a vibrant and international musical community through its diverse activities and initiatives.

• 1 - https://miz.org/de/institutionen/jeunesses-musicales-deutschland-e-v-jmd-i205
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeunesses_Musicales_Deutschland
• 3 - https://www.jmd.info/jmd/ueber-die-jmd
• 4 - https://www.jmd.info/en/home/jeunesses-musicales-germany
• 5 - https://miz.org/en/institutions/deutscher-jugendorchesterpreis-der-jeunesses-musicales-deutschland-i13760?rows=1000&position=642