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London: Trip to Eastbourne

It is always a special day for the participants of the Jonas Project London: the trip to the seaside of Eastbourne. Any families of the children/teenagers who want to come along are also invited. Sun, beach, sea, ice cream – a welcome contrast to central London. … [Read more...]

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London: Glimpse into a concert

Our end of year concert at St Mary's Newington was a varied programme of instrumental solo and ensemble performances, as well as a choir. High concentration, for example here: 1 cello, 2 bows, 3 students, 5 hands (with headmaster Felix Buser): … [Read more...]

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London: Rehearsal insight

A spontaneous insight into a joint rehearsal. All of our students have different levels of experience. When there is a performance ahead, our aim is to bring the levels together – which makes the audience as well as the young artists happy! … [Read more...]

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London: Practice, practice, practice

A quick photo opportunity at St Mary’s Church, Newington, London. Stephanie James conducts the choir, Stuart Whatton is on the piano. Felix Buser, project responsible in London, notes: “Since not all choir members are ever present (due to GCSE exam preparation), rehearsal groups are formed spontaneously!” … [Read more...]

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London: Exams successfully passed

We are delighted for two students who have successfully passed their piano exams (ABRSM – Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)!In the photo: Stuart Whatton, teacher in the Jonas Project, with the two students in front of the conservatory. … [Read more...]

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London: Musical «Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat»

Our end of term performance (8th july 2023) was the story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis, as interpreted in the musical «Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat». Once again, it was an emotional experience: committed children and youngsters presenting a profound story in front of a colourful, self-made stage set: Songs, lyrics, music, content with values for life. Music: Andrew Lloyd WebberLyrics: Tim RiceVenue: Founders Hall, Hill House School, London SW3 … [Read more...]

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London: Live Performance of «Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo»

Video The final day of the Jonas Music Project at the Elephant’s school year was celebrated with a splendid performance of the Musical Cantate «Captain Noah and his floating Zoo». It was a privilege for us to be invited to stage the concert in the magnificent surroundings of the Founders Hall at Hill House School, Chelsea. Directed by Stephanie James, an alumni of the Jonas project, the children and youths rose to the occasion and sang with gusto and enthusiasm. The choir thanked … [Read more...]

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  • Geneva: « Couronne des Rois musicale »
  • September 2025, Sicily: ‘Concerto Solidale’ at the Segesta Teatro Festival
  • Geneva: Fête de la musique
  • London: Trip to Eastbourne
  • Geneva: Early music and bardcore

Middle East

Drama workshops in Ramallah (Kathy Bergen, Faten Khoury) – Read more

Milman Center, Haifa

Musictherapy for children suffering from autism at the Milman Center, Haifa. Read more

Armenia: Integration of disabled children

The Jonas Foundation supports the project “Art for Inclusion” in Armenia. Documentary films: "I am a hero", "If you have wings" and "Only love". Read more

Paris-StDenis, France

The Jonas Music Class at Collège Pierre-de-Geyter, StDenis, France. Read more

London Music School

Read more about our music school.

Puzzle «Creation»

«The Creation», a painting in form of a huge puzzle! A piece of art put together by handicapped children and children from the Bernese Oberland (summer 2007). During the International Year 2008 of the Earth, «The Creation» was hosted by the International Airport Geneva at Gate A8. Read more

June 2006: UN Human Rights Council

Jonas Choir UN Geneva
19th June: The «Jonas Singers» sing with the «Petits Chanteurs de la Cathédrale» at the first Session of the Human Rights Council, United Nations, Geneva. Young singers from countries as varied as Iran, Zimbabwe, Angola, Rwanda, Cameroun, Bulgaria, Germany, United Kingdom, France and Switzerland, have been invited to sing at the first Session of the Human Rights Council.

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