Beskid Youth Orchestra (CZ/PL/SK)

APPLICATIONS FOR BESKID YOUTH ORCHESTRA 2026 ARE NOW OPEN. Young musicians from Poland, Czechia and Slovakia aged 18-28 are invited to join a new international orchestra project in southern Poland. Following the success of last year’s pilot edition in Jastrzębie-Zdrój, the orchestra returns on 26-31 July 2026 with full symphony orchestra forces, outstanding tutors and an ambitious artistic vision. Work with musicians from the Czech Philharmonic, Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, London Symphony Orchestra, NOSPR and Slovak Sinfonietta Žilina under the direction of Paweł Kotla. Rehearsals and concerts will take place in one of Poland’s most iconic concert halls. Participation is completely free and includes accommodation, meals, rehearsals, concerts and artistic programme. Apply now via the orchestra’s webpage. We are looking for violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone and percussion players seeking an unforgettable summer experience. Apply!