The BuJazzO, Germany’s Youth Jazz Orchestra, sponsors qualified and talented young jazz musicians in Germany. As an institution involved in the musical training of young people, it is unique of its kind worldwide.

Young instrumentalists and singers can apply to join the BuJazzO, the musicians selected are then invited to audition. Successful candidates have the opportunity to develop their talent for a further period of two years up to a maximum age of 24.

The current concert repertoire is rehearsed with changing line-ups in working modules that take the form of an intensive musical training in a professional master course atmosphere. The artistic directorship of rehearsals and stage work alternates and is performed by renowned artists . The working modules are followed by guest performances at home and abroad, where the results are presented to an international audience.

The BuJazzO, winner of the 1997 German Music Prize, has given over 300 concerts, undertaken fifteen international tours and produced numerous broadcast recordings.

Volumes 1 to 6 of the orchestra’s own CD series have appeared in addition to many individual BuJazzO CDs. Since 1986, over 2000 applications have been received from rising musical talents, nearly 400 have played in this unique ensemble.

One of the aims of the BuJazzo is to give a substantial, resonant boost to the many and varied actions designed to promote young jazz players. As an outstanding ensemble, it plays an exemplary role in the prolific youth and school big band scene.

The BuJazzO is sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, the West German Broadcasting Corporation, the GVL and Daimler AG.