WYWOP Details & Application Link
As a participant in the World Youth Wind Orchestra Project, you will come to Schladming from Saturday, July 8th to Sunday, July 16th, 2023.
Apply for WYWOP if you:
- are 16-34 years old (*the age range has been extended this year due to missing two years because of Covid-19)
- play a woodwind or brass instrument, percussion, string bass, harp or piano
- are interested in collaborations with internationally renowned soloists, conductors and composers
- are interested in the performance of high quality literature
- want to meet musicians from all over the world and make new friends
The WYWOP is truly like a family, with an annual reunion in Schladming.

Details:
- Arrival: check-in at JUFA Schladming on Saturday, July 8, 2023 by 3:30 p.m.
- Departure: Departure from Schladming on Sunday, July 16, 2023 after breakfast
- Concert Dates: Wednesday July 12, 2023 and Saturday July 15, 2023 as part of the Mid-Europe Festival
- Concert Attire: Bring your traditional concert uniform from your band or country. Concert Black is standard if you do not have a traditional uniform.
- Fees: (2 options available):
- Both options include Mid-Europe Festival registration, a WYWOP t-shirt, and a link to download the recorded
performances (mp3 only/no CDs)
- 1. July 8th to 16th with breakfast and dinner - €380
- 2. July 8th to 16th with breakfast, lunch, and dinner - €425
- Both options include Mid-Europe Festival registration, a WYWOP t-shirt, and a link to download the recorded
performances (mp3 only/no CDs)
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: March 1, 2023
- Notification of Acceptance/Waitlist: March 15, 2023
- Participation fee due: April 1, 2023
- Payment instructions will follow with the confirmation of acceptance
- Please note the time between acceptance notification and participation fee deadline (roughly 2 weeks)
Information on guest artists/solo artists can be found here.

Workshop for flutists
- Date: Friday, July 14, 2023 from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Sporthotel Royer, 8970 Schladming
- Lecturer: Birgit Ramsl – Solo flutist of the Vienna Volksoper
- For details click here!
Contact: wywop@mideurope.at