Jeunesses Musicales Czech Republic (JMCR) is non-profit, non-governmental organization for young people interested in culture and art, including music, theatre, dance, film, and fine art. It is a member of Jeunesses Musicales International network.
JMCR was established in 1971, with composer Frantià ¡ek Kovaà ÂÃÂÃÂek as the first president. In 1999 the board of JMCR was elected during a national conference of JMCR members. In 2003 a new level of cooperation was established between JMCR and Jeunesses Musicales International.
Jaroslav Jeà ¾ek Friends Society was founded by JMCR, together with the Jaroslav Jeà ¾ek Conservatory in Prague, on 25 September 2006, to celebrate Jeà ¾ek's legacy.
JMCR organise a number of festivals, including the young Smetana's Litomyà ¡l, Days of music in Prague, Rainbow Storm in Liberec, a poetry festival in RakovnÃÂk, Stairs of Pà ÂÃÂbram International Imagine festival in Pà ÂÃÂbram, and a festival of music theatre in Hradec Králové called Prkna.
The organisation also runs workshops in dancing, lyrics and photography, as well as summer schools in Tà Âeboà  and PodÃÂbrady, and a winter film school in Prague