Music

Music at The Banff Centre

Three finalists selected at the Banff International String Quartet Competition

Three quartets from around the world are vying for the biggest prize in Chamber Music. The finals of the competition take place on Sunday, September 1st at 2:00

Banff International Workshop in Jazz & Creative Music | House Program

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Evolution of the String Quartet | House Program

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Ensemble Evolution | House Program

Summer Music at Banff Centre

Back to the Future—Breaking down walls at EQ: Evolution of the String Quartet

Tradition and exploration merge in a program exploring a well-loved genre that needn’t be categorized chronologically

Participant in the Banff Musicians in residence performing in The Club

Program Dates September 21, 2020 - October 23, 2020

Banff Musicians in Residence | Early Fall 2020

This self-directed residency is an opportunity for musicians of all genres to work on their projects in Banff Centre’s unrivalled mountain setting.

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Roundtable: Singer-Songwriter

Join Nashville singer-songwriting legends Don Henry and Kevin Welch as they discuss the meaning behind some of their songs, how they built their careers, and fi

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Program Dates January 05, 2026 - January 30, 2026

Audio Engineer: BMiR 2026

Participants will support both studio and live recordings, gaining meaningful experience and adding to their professional portfolio and network.

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Quartet performing on stage

Program Dates July 06, 2020 - July 25, 2020

Evolution: Quartet

Gain knowledge and experience in a supportive and inspiring environment while exploring a full spectrum of quartet repertoire and approaches to performance prac

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The Power of the Collective Voice

The creative leaders behind Banff Centre's new Choral Arts program are acutely aware of this power and have built their careers around channeling it through inn

The New Face of Canadian Music

New Canadian immigrants join forces in an orchestra that showcases just how many cultures make up a country.

Translating Climate Change Data into a Musical Score

Thea Rossen's "Sounds of the Reef," sonifies data about the rising ocean temperatures surrounding the Great Barrier Reef, and the resultant damage done.

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PO Box 1020
Banff, Alberta
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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.