International Music Competition Davorin Jenko

International Competition

"Davorin Jenko" in the last eight years has attracted the attention of both Serbian and foreign musical population with its traditional, yet open attempt to reconcile the clashes between the and flexible attitude towards music and its traditional and modern approach with the appearance of artists of all ages, education and interests. More than 6000 competitors from Serbia and abroad (Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Macedonia, Bosnia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Russia, Austria, France, Ukraine, Hungary, Montenegro and other countries) that took part in the competition during the last five years, the jury of experts made up of distinguished pedagogues and performers from Serbia and abroad (Germany, England, China, Austria, Ukraine, Slovenia, Russia, Spain, Great Britain…), the welcoming attitude of the hosts and the specific manner of awarding speak highly of the organisation and content of this competition. The quality of conditions the organisers provide for the visitors and competitors guarantee a pleasant stay in one of the most beautiful cities in this part of Europe. It was the organisers’ intention from the very beginning to make this competition an unforgettable and comprehensive artistic and social experience.

Organizer WWW.MSDJENKO.EDU.RS

Music School "Davorin Jenko" was founded in 1951, when lessons in piano, violin, solfeggio and music theory were offered for not more then dozen of pupils. When it gained the rank of secondary school (2000), the work in all departments was continued and some new subjects were introduced. The number of students has been significantly increased, and today the school offers highest level of professional music education to more then 750 students. The school is one of the largest in Serbia. The work of all departments is organized on four locations. Along with the music program, the general education for music students is organized as well. The school has significant role in cultural life of municipality and the town of Belgrade itself. As a member of national and European music associations, the school is trying to establish new standards in music education. The teaching plan was changed, expanded and reformed according to the demands of modern pedagogy. The school gained many recognitions for its work both on regional and national levels.