Applications for the music project in August are accepted until March 29th
Darmstadt is seeking young musicians for the International Youth Orchestra Darmstadt. Applications are open March 29, 2026
The project will take place from August 12th to 21st, 2026 and brings together young people from Darmstadt and international partner cities.
Terms and conditions of participation and procedure
aged 14 to 19 who live or go to school in Darmstadt, have been playing an orchestral instrument for at least three years and are interested in international exchange are eligible to participate
Following joint rehearsal days in Darmstadt, a concert in the Orangerie is scheduled August 16th
Music, exchange and international encounters
The International Youth Orchestra is newly formed each year. Approximately half of the participants come from Darmstadt, the rest from the partner cities. The guests are accommodated in private homes and, in addition to rehearsals, also participate in a joint leisure program.
Mayor Hanno Benz emphasizes the importance of the project: It combines music-making, travel and intercultural exchange and strengthens the city's cosmopolitan cultural landscape.
Norbert Müller has been the musical director since 2003.
Registration and further information
Applications can be submitted via email to international@darmstadt.de . Further information is available at
www.darmstadt.de .
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/stip/dk)
