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Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI) |
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Introduction
Believing in making the difference through music, JMI uses the power of music to bridge across social, geographical, racial and economic divides, empowering 5 million youth annually through over 32,000 activities globally.
JMI fosters intercultural learning through music and provides resources for member organisations to increase their capacity, skills, scope and outreach. Modalities of action include development of cross-border programs and projects (see list below), membership support services (eg. communications and promotions, training and capacity building), creation and steering of international platforms (eg. working groups, committees), organisation of network meetings, advocacy and lobbying, and building of sustainable youth-music infrastructures.
Structure
JMI is the world’s largest youth-music network, in operation for over 60 years (founded in 1945).
JMI is a non-governmental, not for profit youth-music organisation with 38 national member sections and 18 associate member organisations worldwide.
Aims
JMI's objectives are:
- to promote the use of music as a tool to foster intercultural dialogue and cooperation;
- to facilitate sharing, networking, close co-operation and exchange between members;
- to promote and support the establishment of sustainable youth-music infrastructures in regions where they do not yet exist and build the capacities of members;
- to coordinate international programs and projects that build tolerance and understanding among young people; and to study issues of common concern to its members and represent their common interests within international organisations and institutions.
Activities
JMI's flagship international projects are:
- Ethno, folk music camps fostering intercultural learning through peer-to-peer exchange of folk music heritage;
- Imagine Festivals, multi-style music competitions for youth;
- JM Jazz World, education and touring program for young jazz musicians;
- The World Orchestra of Jeunesses Musicales, a prestigious pre-professional international youth orchestra; Young Audiences Music Award, a program for developing young audiences and fostering active participating of young people in cultural programs;
- World Youth Choir, an acclaimed education and touring program for top singers from around the world;
- Music Crossroads, a youth empowerment through music program in five Southern African countries.
Contact
Culture Action Europe Contact: Blasko Smilevski, Secretary General
Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI) Palais des Beaux-Arts Rue Baron Horta 13 1000 Brussels Belgium
T. +32 2 513 97 74 F. +32 2 514 47 55 e-mail:
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www.jmi.net
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