Audio Recording Engineer Summer 2026

Overview 

The Audio Recording Engineer program is intended as a continuing education experience for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight, advanced practical skills, and significant professional experience or a high level of professional training.

Audio Recording Engineer learning objectives have been integrated into artistic residency programs, inviting exciting opportunities for collaboration and connection in applied-learning programs.

Through mentoring, class sessions, and professional practice, participants will learn about new equipment, software, and recording techniques while supporting the diverse recording needs of Banff Centre's music programs. 

New for Summer 2026, the Audio Engineering Professional training program offers the opportunity to combine multiple programs, increasing breadth of experience and exposure to musical genres, select program dates that run across a combination of Chamber Music, Summer Opera, Jazz & Sonic Arts or BISQFest (Quartet & Chamber).

Description

Engineers from around the world participate in our program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity, and elevate their recording abilities in diverse genres of music.

Successful applicants will benefit from: 

• mentoring from international faculty, producers, engineers, and technologists
• gain experience recording live concerts in jazz and related genres
• develop communication and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience
• gain experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire
• deepened knowledge of industry trends and best practices
• networking opportunities with other audio engineers, professional musicians, artists in other disciplines, and invited guests
• access to professionally equipped studio spaces

Dates

2026 Program dates are available within the ranges listed below. As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to indicate your preferred date range(s).

• Option 1: July 9 - July 29 (Chamber Music & Summer Opera)
• Option 2: July 9 - August 26 (Chamber Music, Summer Opera & Jazz)
• Option 3: July 9 - September 9 (Chamber Music, Summer Opera, Jazz & Sonic Arts & BISQFest)
• Option 4: July 30 - August 26 (Jazz & Sonic Arts)
• Option 5: July 30 - September 9 (Jazz & BISQFest)

Participants should plan to arrive the day before their selected start date and depart the day after their selected end date.

The cost to the participant varies depending on the length of the residency. Please see the Fees & Financial Assistance section. 

Requirements

Open to individuals with combination of formal training and/or professional experience or aptitude in audio engineering. Required skills include:

• A working knowledge of Pyramix and ProTools is desirable.
• A practical understanding of file creation and management.

Applicants should be able to manage resources, produce to schedule, and multitask effectively with strong time management, diplomacy, and communication skills. Please note, Banff Centre Professional training programs are instructed in English. 

Eligibility

Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. 

Domestic and international applications are welcome.

Visa Eligibility Information: 

• Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.
• If you are accepted into our program, you must obtain a Visitor Visa to enter Canada. Accepted participants are responsible for identifying and complying with the immigration requirements to enter Canada as a visitor from their country of origin. If you require a Visitor Visa please check the current expected processing times well in advance of applying.

Inclusivity Statement

We welcome applicants of all ages (18+), backgrounds, gender identities and expressions to apply. Artists from historically underrepresented and equity deserving groups are especially welcome.