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​International Open Call For Instrumentalists in ARTEMIS European Academy

17. APRIL

2026


ARTEMIS European Academy 2026 Hub Mediterranean: The Mediterranean in Mozart Opera Instrumentalists | Tunis

his call is for young instrumentalists wishing to take part in the ARTEMIS training activities taking place Monday the 19th to Sunday the 25th of October 2026 at the Tunis Higher Institute of Music (Tunis, Tunisia).

Application deadline: May 7.

More information here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9TcXiysVFh61909w6s7sCfX8IRChY9eWuY8_XnWbMGGcdhg/viewform

The program includes:

– Masterclasses and coaching sessions
– Orchestral rehearsals
– Professional development activities in link with local creative industries and musical organisations
– Activities with local communities
– A final symphonic concert in Tunis at the Cité de la Culture

Requirements:

– Maximum age: under 35 years old
– Academic or professional level: Currently enrolled student or recent graduate (DEM, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or equivalent) * Level requirements may be adjusted upon recommendation from a conservatory director.
– The program is open to nationals of all European countries and of eligible third countries.
– Instrumentalists participating in the Academy in October 2026 in Tunis may have the opportunity to participate in another ARTEMIS Academy.

For string players, the academy is open to: violins, violas, cellos and doublebasses. It is not mandatory to master historically informed practice or to have a period instrument. Classical bows and gut strings will be provided to mount on their instruments.

For wind players, the academy is open to: oboes, flutes, clarinets, bassoons, natural horns, natural trumpets. It is mandatory to master historically informed practice and to have a period instrument.

For percussions, the academy is open to: timpani.

The repertoire will focus on opera works by Mozart explored through historically informed performance practices. Participants will benefit from a high-level artistic and professional training program combining musical practice, mentoring, and collaborative work with international partners.

Participation in the academy is entirely free of charge.

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ARTEMIS is a project supported by a Consortium of 10 international organisations of the musical sector. It is dedicated to safeguard, transmit, and promote the practice of playing period instruments and to support young European and neighboring countries artists in the development of their European and international careers.

ARTEMIS is a 3 years project supported and funded by Creative Europe. During the period 2026-2028, over 10 training activities will be organised in 10 different countries, open to artists and professionals from all European and eligible neighboring countries.

The activity program is centered around 4 hubs and 4 artistic programs:
– 2026 Hub Mediterranean: The Mediterranean in Opera
– 2027 Hub Baltic: 1827–2027: Ludwig van Beethoven 200th
– 2027 Hub Atlantic: A New World with Dvořák
– 2028 Hub Eastern: French Opera in the 19th

The activity program includes musical training with musicians from Orchestre des Champs-Élysées, international conductors and singers, and experts on different relevant subjects (career management, lutherie, environmental practices, gender equality, health…)