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Every two years, the line-up of the Federal Jazz Orchestra and the vocal ensemble changes. Instrumentalists and singers now have the opportunity to apply for the next Bujazzo Generation 2027/28 until 3 November 2026.
Auditions will take place from 6 to 8 January 2027 at the Cologne University of Music and Dance.
The application process for the Bundesjazzorchester is a two-stage process. Applications are made via an online application form, which includes a video upload. After reviewing and assessing the applications, the selection panel will then invite candidates to an audition.
Applications for the Bundesjazzorchester are now open and will close on 3 November 2026 (08:00).
Jazz-loving musicians who live in Germany or are German citizens living abroad can apply for the Bujazzo.
The maximum age in the Bundesjazzorchester is 24 years for instrumentalists and 26 years for singers. Applications for the 2027 audition are therefore possible up to the age of 22 (for singers up to the age of 24). The deadline is the day of the audition.
You can find all the details for membership of the Bundesjazzorchester in the call for applications.
The terms and conditions of participation Teilnahmebedingungen in the Federal Jazz Orchestra set out important organisational and programme-related rules for rehearsals, concerts and joint projects.
For further questions or other concerns, please contact the Bundesjazzorchester team:
Ariane Simons, Tel. 0228 2091-121, simons@musikrat.de