International Youth String Orchestra Project
📍 Krzyżowa & Wrocław, Poland
📅 5–12 July 2026
🎻 For violinists, violists, cellists and double bass players aged 16–26
💸 Participation, accommodation, meals and travel costs are fully covered
📝 Apply here: https://forms.gle/r5iNZHmRbPceodth8
More than an orchestra.
Are you a young musician ready to go beyond rehearsals and concerts?
Music for Future 2026 brings together young string players from across Europe for one intensive week of music-making, creative exploration and international exchange.
Together, we will create an international youth string orchestra, work with inspiring artists, perform two concerts, discover new musical traditions and explore what it means to be a musician today.
Whether you come from a classical background or are curious about improvisation, folk music or new ways of making music – this project is for you.
What can you expect?
🎻 Daily orchestra rehearsals with conductor Anna Sułkowska-Migoń
🎶 Masterclass with acclaimed violinist and composer Mateusz Smoczyński
🌍 Workshops on traditional singing, world music, stage presence and artistic expression
🤝 Meeting young musicians from across Europe
🔥 A day trip, bonfire and informal jam sessions
🎵 Two public concerts – in Krzyżowa and Wrocław
📸 Professional photo and video documentation
Who can apply?
We are looking for violinists, violists, cellists and double bass players aged 16–26 from across Europe.
No specific repertoire is required. We are looking for curious, open-minded musicians who enjoy making music with others and are ready to explore new ideas.
The Team
Anna Sułkowska-Migoń – Conductor
Winner of the La Maestra Conducting Competition in Paris and one of the most exciting young conductors of her generation. She has worked with leading orchestras across Europe and North America and is passionate about supporting young musicians.
Mateusz Smoczyński – Masterclass
Award-winning violinist, composer and co-founder of Atom String Quartet. His music moves freely between classical, jazz and world music traditions.
Doris Błaszczyńska-Mogilska & Wiola Jakubiec – Workshops
Musicians, educators and members of the duo SEKUNDa. Their artistic work combines folk traditions, classical music, improvisation and contemporary influences.
What does a typical day look like?
Each day combines warmups, orchestra rehearsals, workshops, daily reflections and informal activities. The programme is designed to balance intensive musical work with creative exploration, exchange and time spent together.
Programme at a Glance
Sunday – Arrival, getting to know each other, first rehearsal
Monday – Discovering Krzyżowa & masterclass with Mateusz Smoczyński
Tuesday – Traditional singing workshop
Wednesday – Stage presence and performance confidence workshop
Thursday – Excursion, world music workshop & bonfire
Friday – Concert in Krzyżowa
Saturday – Final concert in Wrocław
Sunday – Evaluation, farewell and departure
About Krzyżowa
Music for Future takes place at the Krzyżowa Foundation in Lower Silesia – an internationally recognised centre for dialogue, education and European cooperation. For one week, this historic place becomes home to young musicians from across Europe.
Questions?
Monika Włoszczyk
Project Coordinator
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Music for Future 2026 is organised by the Krzyżowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe.
