Jonge Blazersdagen
During the Jonge Blazersdagen, musicians from the NBE and jongNBE spend a day working with young wind players aged 10 to 19. Participants attend various workshops throughout the day and receive coaching. Each Jonge Blazersdagen concludes with a final concert performed by all participants and the jongNBE.
Would you like to participate? We organise days throughout the country. Register here to be notified of the new dates.
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Young Composers Competition
For years, the NBE Young Composers Competition has been the place to be for young composers who want to pursue a career in music. Under the motto “anything goes, as long as you’ve made it up yourself”, thousands of young people have been inspired to compose their own music. The competition has proven to be a springboard for many serious compositional talents and produces wonderful compositions every year. The winners will perform with the NBE during the New Year’s Concert on 1 January in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, as the finale of a fantastic and educational journey into composition.
MAKE YOURSELF HEARD
Would you like to do more with your own music and are you 18 years old or younger? Then take part in the NBE Young Composers Competition! Whether you sing, rap, make beats or compose on your instrument – anything goes, as long as you made it up yourself. During the Young Composers Competition, you will receive guidance from experienced composers and arrangers, meet other young musicians, gain stage experience and have your work performed by top musicians.
What is the jongNBEregionaal?
There are regional youth wind ensembles for musicians aged between 15 and 20 spread across the country: jongNBEnoord, jongNBEoost and jongNBEwest. These ensembles consist of 10 advanced amateurs or beginning conservatory students from the region. The ambition is to make music together at a high level and in an exciting way. In addition to playing a wide repertoire of music, they learn a great deal in a short period of time about presentation and communication while making music.
Together and under the guidance of an NBE musician, they work towards a beautiful concert with the NBE in the local area. At the moment, jongNBEnoord is particularly active. Interested in playing along? There will be new auditions on Sunday 25 January!
register for the jongNBEnoord auditions!Composer’s Toolbox
Welcome to the Composer’s Toolbox: the virtual helpdesk for composers of all ages and levels! The Composer’s Toolbox offers a treasure trove of information and inspiration. Musicians from the NBE and well-known composers with whom the NBE collaborates answer questions such as ‘How do you start composing?’, ‘Do you have to be original?’ and ‘What do you do when you get stuck?’. It’s not just about classical music, but also pop, jazz and world music. In short videos, NBE musicians demonstrate the possibilities and special playing techniques on their instruments: what it’s called, how it sounds, how you do it, how you write it down and when you use it. You’ll also find all kinds of tips on harmony, instrumentation, form, melody and much more. Take a look!
Do you want to know more?
Do you want to know more about the NBE’s educational programmes? Reach out to Richard Wanders.
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about jongNBE
The Young Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, or jongNBE for short, is an ensemble of talented young musicians from Dutch conservatories, some of whom have already graduated, while others are still in the middle of their studies. The ensemble consists of 10 musicians (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, saxophone, (bass) trombone, percussion and double bass/bass guitar) and is coached by experienced musicians from the NBE.
What is Toettie?
Toettie is the NBE’s alumni group, consisting of composers who have participated in the annual Composition Competition and all current and former members of the jongNBE. Every year, Toettie members get together and attend rehearsals, concerts and special gatherings. The NBE is proud of its alumni and remains closely involved with these exceptional talents.
all toettie alumniYoung Composers Competition 2025: Composers Weekend
Nothing better than creating your own music and performing it with top musicians! All young composers who want to do more with their music and are maximum 18 years old can apply for the annual NBE Young Composers Competition. Whether you sing, rap, make beats or compose on your instrument – anything goes, as long as you make it up yourself.
Young Composers Competition 2025: Final
Nothing better than creating your own music and performing it with top musicians! All young composers who want to do more with their music and are maximum 18 years old can apply for the annual NBE Young Composers Competition. Whether you sing, rap, make beats or compose on your instrument – anything goes, as long as you make it up yourself.
