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Join Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity for an overview of our upcoming programs in the Fall/Winter session of 2025-26.

Hear from executive leadership and program directors directly on the unique opportunities coming up in each discipline. Hear about new programs in:

  • Indigenous Leadership
  • Indigenous Arts
  • Visual Arts
  • Theatre Arts
  • Dance
  • Literary Arts
  • Music
  • Mountain Culture
  • Professional Training Programs
  • Leighton Artist Studios

Have a question for our Admissions team? They'll be available to answer questions live. If you are unable to attend the session live, we will send a follow-up recording to registered attendees.

See all programs open for application here.

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Musicians from Soundweavings 2025 Program
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Explore the global music soundscapes of our Soundweavings residency, which brings together musicians and ensembles from diverse influences.
About the Program

A Portrait
Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (đàn tranh), Neda Samavati (Classical Guitar), Mads Davey (Electronics), Lily Kim (Janggu Drum, Percussion), Nebyu Yohannes (Trombone), Sumudi Suraweera (Jazz Drum Kit), Sooji Kim (Electronics), Ekaterina (Electronics)

Mountains' Mirror
Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (đàn tranh), Neda Samavati (Classical Guitar), Mads Davey (Electronics)
Lily Kim (Janggu Drum, Percussion), Nebyu Yohannes (Trombone), Sumudi Suraweera (Jazz Drum Kit)
Sooji Kim (Electronics), Ekaterina (Electronics), Mads Davey (Electronics)

The Power of the Secret Bow
Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (đàn tranh), Neda Samavati (Classical Guitar), Mads Davey (Electronics), Lily Kim (Janggu Drum, Percussion), Nebyu Yohannes (Trombone), Sumudi Suraweera (Jazz Drum Kit), Sooji Kim (Electronics), Ekaterina (Electronics)

One Ghost and Two Witches
Lily Kim (Janggu Drum, Percussion), Ekaterina (Electronics), Sooji Kim (Electronics)

E & W
Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (đàn tranh), Sumudi Suraweera (Jazz Drum Kit)

M vs A
Mads Davey (Electronics), Nebyu (Trombone), Neda Samavati (Classical Guitar), Ekaterina (Electronics)

Playing or Shut Up
Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (Dan Tranh), Neda Samavati (Classical Guitar), Mads Davey (Electronics), Lily Kim (Janggu Drum, Percussion), Nebyu Yohannes (Trombone), Sumudi Suraweera (Jazz Drum Kit), Sooji Kim (Electronics), Ekaterina (Electronics, Jaw Harp, Horn Flute)

 

INTERMISSION

 

Shining Moments
Sangah Lee (Voice), Hayley Qin (Voice), Jan Duszynski (Synthesizer), Tomasz Januchta (Double Bass with effects), Maryam Rahmani (Santour), Maniucha Bikont (Voice, Tuba), Peter Knight (Trumpet)

Constellations
Sangah Lee (Voice), Hayley Qin (Voice), Jan Duszynski (Synthesizer), Tomasz Januchta (Double Bass with effects), Maryam Rahmani (Santour), Maniucha Bikont (Voice, Tuba)

Storyteller
Sangah Lee (Voice), Hayley Qin (Voice), Jan Duszynski (Synthesizer), Tomasz Januchta (Double Bass with effects), Maryam Rahmani (Santour), Maniucha Bikont (Voice, Tuba)

Manikay
Sangah Lee (Voice), Hayley Qin (Voice), Jan Duszynski (Synthesizer), Tomasz Januchta (Double Bass with effects), Maryam Rahmani (Santour), Maniucha Bikont (Voice, Tuba), Peter Knight (Trumpet, Daniel Wilfred (Voice)

 

FINALE

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Soundweavings is made possible through the generous support of the Yolande Freeze Master Artists in Music Fund.
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Musicians from Soundweavings 2025 Program
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Explore the global music soundscapes of our Soundweavings residency, which brings together musicians and ensembles from diverse influences.
About the Program

Saqi Nameh
Alexis Emelianoff (Persian Piano), Valentina Plata Muñoz (Voice & Electronics), Katerina Stathis (Synthesizer)

Voy Allé
Valentina Plata Muñoz (Voice & Electronics), Chris (Cello)

Shekasteh 
Alexis Emelianoff (Persian Piano)

Intro Speech to God of Rainbows
Gelareh Pour

God of Rainbows 
Gelareh Pour (Lead voice), Nandini Majumdar (Voice, Tanpura), Alexis Emelianoff (Persian Piano), Valentina Plata Muñoz (Voice & Electronics), Katerina Stathis (Synthesizer), Alexandra Ivanova (Qanun), Chris Votek (Cello), George Rahi (Gamelan Gendér)

Elk Dance
Nandini Majumdar (Voice), Alexandra Ivanova (Piano, Qanun), George Rahi (Gamelan Gendér)

Mahoordesh
Maryam Rahmani (Santoor, Voice), Chris (Cello)

Closing Speech
Sandeep Bhagwati

Tunnel
Katerina Stathis (Synthesizer), Lily Kim (Janggu Drum), Gelareh Pour (Kamancheh), Nandini Majumdar (Voice, Tanpura), Alexis Emelianoff (Persian Piano), Valentina Plata Muñoz (Voice & Electronics),  Alexandra Ivanova (Qanun), Chris Votek (Cello), George Rahi (Gamelan Gendér)
 

INTERMISSION - 20 Minutes
 

Nôhkom pawâtamowin
Cikwes (Lead Voice, Hand Drum) and Jay Yoo (Electric Guitar), Jessica Spurrell (Voice, Acoustic Guitar), Feven Kidane (Trumpet, Electric Bass), Jaash Singh (Darbuka), Brian O’Dwyer (Drum Kit), Amir Amiri (Santur), Elham Manouchehri (Voice), Jeremy Dutcher (Voice, Piano)

Shatak
Jay Yoo (Electric Guitar), Jessica Spurrell (Voice, Acoustic Guitar), Cikwes (Voice, Hand Drum), Feven Kidane (Trumpet, Electric Bass), Jaash Singh (Darbuka), Brian O’Dwyer (Drum Kit), Amir Amiri (Santur), Elham Manouchehri (Voice), Jeremy Dutcher (Voice, Piano)

What I had to lose
Jessica Spurrell (Lead Voice, Acoustic Guitar) and Jay Yoo (Electric Guitar), Cikwes (Voice, Hand Drum), Feven Kidane (Trumpet, Electric Bass), Jaash Singh (Darbuka), Brian O’Dwyer (Drum Kit), Amir Amiri (Santur), Elham Manouchehri (Voice), Jeremy Dutcher (Voice, Piano)

Jay’s space
Jay Yoo (Electric Guitar), Jessica Spurrell (Voice, Acoustic Guitar), Cikwes (Voice, Hand Drum), Feven Kidane (Trumpet, Electric Bass), Jaash Singh (Darbuka), Brian O’Dwyer (Drum Kit), Amir Amiri (Santur), Elham Manouchehri (Voice), Jeremy Dutcher (Voice, Piano)

Cree syllabics scat
Jay Yoo (Electric Guitar), Jessica Spurrell (Voice, Acoustic Guitar), Cikwes (Voice, Hand Drum), Feven Kidane (Trumpet, Electric Bass), Jaash Singh (Darbuka), Brian O’Dwyer (Drum Kit), Amir Amiri (Santur), Elham Manouchehri (Voice), Jeremy Dutcher (Voice, Piano)

Improv 2 - nisewewey
Jay Yoo (Electric Guitar), Jessica Spurrell (Voice, Acoustic Guitar), Cikwes (Voice, Hand Drum), Feven Kidane (Trumpet, Electric Bass), Jaash Singh (Darbuka), Brian O’Dwyer (Drum Kit), Amir Amiri (Santur), Elham Manouchehri (Voice), Jeremy Dutcher (Voice, Piano)

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Soundweavings is made possible through the generous support of the Yolande Freeze Master Artists in Music Fund.
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Photo collage of the musicians Nguyễn Thanh Thủy. Photo courtesy of the artist. Sandeep Bhagwati. Photo by Alain Lefort. Hand to Earth Trio: Daniel Wilfred, Peter Knight, and Sunny Kim. Photos by Sarah Walker, Jeremy Dutcher, Haruka Fujii.
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Hand to Earth Trio, Nguyễn Thanh Thủy, Jeremy Dutcher, Sandeep Bhagwati & Haruka Fujii
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These artists invite you to explore music that transcends borders and time.
About the Program

Star Song 
Daniel Wilfred (Vocals – Hand to Earth Trio), Sunny Kim (Vocals – Hand to Earth Trio),  Peter Knight (Trumpet, Electronics – Hand to Earth Trio)

Guguk 
Daniel Wilfred (Vocals – Hand to Earth Trio), Sunny Kim (Vocals – Hand to Earth Trio),  Peter Knight (Trumpet, Electronics – Hand to Earth Trio)

Durru Wana 
Daniel Wilfred (Vocals – Hand to Earth Trio), Sunny Kim (Vocals – Hand to Earth Trio),  Peter Knight (Trumpet, Electronics – Hand to Earth Trio)

Water Song 
Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (Dan Tranh), Daniel Wilfred (Vocals – Hand to Earth Trio), Sunny Kim (Vocals – Hand to Earth Trio),  Peter Knight (Trumpet, Electronics – Hand to Earth Trio) 

Luyên Nǎm Cung
Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (Dan Tranh)

Nihi Sed Lorkun
Sunny Kim (Vocals), Daniel Wilfred (Vocals), Jeremy Dutcher (Vocals)

Rasa Poems
Sandeep Bhagwati (Voice), Sunny Kim (Vocals), Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (Dan Tranh), Peter Knight (Trumpet, Electronics), Haruka Fujii (Percussion)

Lia Waŋa
Sandeep Bhagwati (Voice), Sunny Kim (Vocals), Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (Dan Tranh), Peter Knight (Trumpet, Electronics), Haruka Fujii (Percussion)

Sutra
Sandeep Bhagwati (Piano), Sunny Kim (Vocals), Nguyễn Thanh Thủy (Dan Tranh), Peter Knight (Trumpet, Electronics), Haruka Fujii (Percussion), Daniel Wilfred (Vocals)

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Outdoor Film Screening

Experience powerful stories under the open sky.

This summer, Banff Centre presents two free outdoor film events that invite audiences to gather, reflect, and connect through the art of cinema. From high-altitude adventure films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to a screening of a powerful work by an Indigenous filmmaker that examines the exploitation of the Îyârhe Nakoda Nation’s culture and customs, each program offers a unique lens on the world—and our place in it.

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Banff Centre presents two free outdoor film events that invite audiences to gather, reflect, and connect through the art of cinema.
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Literary Cabarets

Words that connect, challenge, and ignite the imagination.

Banff Centre’s Literary Arts offerings invite you into a season of readings, conversations, and creative exploration. Through our beloved Literary Cabarets, audiences gather to experience the power of language—live, unfiltered, and in progress. Hear from award-winning alumni, faculty, and emerging writers as they share the stage—and their latest work. Grab a drink, browse for books, and enjoy the cutting edge of literature in an intimate setting.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Readings begin at 7 p.m.

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Summer Writers Readings

Experience works in progress by some of the world's finest authors across a variety of genres from poetry to prose.

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Literary Journalism Readings

Hear from writers developing pieces in long-form journalism and creative nonfiction in this acclaimed program.

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Jason Baerg, Red Tail Hawk Configuration of Nomadic Bounce. Site-specific laser cut acrylic installation painting on wood 2012—2024. Photo by Scott Lee.

Jason Baerg, Red Tail Hawk Configuration of Nomadic Bounce. Site-specific laser cut acrylic installation painting on wood 2012—2024. Photo by Scott Lee.

Experience contemporary art at the edge of the extraordinary.

Banff Centre’s Visual Arts programs bring together emerging and established artists from around the world for residencies that foster experimentation, dialogue, and new ways of seeing. This summer, explore free exhibitions, open studios, and faculty talks that foreground process, practice, and creative exchange. Discover how artists explore new ideas and forms within Banff Centre’s dynamic creative environment.

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Walter Phillips Gallery

The exhibition, Elliptical Lineages at Walter Phillips Gallery presents the work of artists that engage the creative practices of a family member or those whom they consider kin.

Taking up questions of the relationship between art and craft, or reflective of creative forms of living and making within the context of daily life, the exhibition also intends to complicate conventional ideas of artistic lineage and embrace the complexity of exchange and transmission of knowledge across generations.

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Kapishkum: Métis Gathering

Kapishkum, meaning "to transcend" in Michif, brings together a cohort of Métis artists to engage in creative production and advance their personal practices alongside peers and faculty mentors. This program aims to celebrate and bolster Métis-specific art, creative forms, and unique ways of being, knowing and doing in a collaborative and critical environment. Meet renowned Métis faculty and artists at a host of public events.

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Early Career Banff Artist in Residence

Early Career Banff Artist in Residence (BAIR) provides mentorship, critical feedback, and studio time to visual artists and curators in the early stages of their careers. Hear from established artists and roam the studios of this year's participants, see their works, and discover the ideas and inspirations that shaped their creative journey.

Jerry Ropson
Date: Fri, Jul 25 @ 4:00 PM
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204

Visual Arts Open Lecture Series: Jerry Ropson

Canadian artist Jerry Ropson speaks to his practice and its exploration of rural life, material reuse, and site-specificity.
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Riva Symko
Date: Mon, Jul 28 @ 4:00 PM
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204

Visual Arts Open Lecture Series: Riva Symko

Curator Riva Symko uses her own professional practice as a jumping-off point to explore broader curatorial trends from the last decade and a half.
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Tak Pham
Date: Mon, Aug 11 @ 4:00 PM
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204

Visual Arts Open Lecture Series: Tak Pham

Curator and writer Tak Pham discusses his cross-country curatorial practice.
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Thao Nguyen, Get LIT! Language, Image, Text, Banff Centre 2024. Photo by Rita Taylor.
Date: Wed, Aug 20 @ 4:00 PM
Glyde Hall

Early Career Banff Artist in Residence Open Studios & Elliptical Lineages Exhibition Tour

Visit the studios of this year's Early Career BAiR participants & join a guided tour of the Walter Phillips Gallery exhibition, Elliptical Lineages.
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Indigenous Dance Workshop

Celebrate Indigenous creativity, knowledge, and connection. 

At Banff Centre, Indigenous Arts honours the deep cultural roots of this land while spotlighting bold contemporary voices. During National Indigenous History Month and beyond, join us for powerful conversations, intimate performances, and hands-on workshops led by leading Indigenous artists and Elders. From the free community events and the opening of our new Indigenous Cultural Centre, this season offers a powerful invitation to listen, learn, and gather in respect and creativity.

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Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series

Since 2021, Decolonizing the Narrative has invited leading Indigenous artists to talk about their practices and processes. Explore and deepen your understanding of how these artists use their creativity as a tool to decolonize the systems around us all.

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Join us for powerful conversations, intimate performances, and hands-on workshops led by leading Indigenous artists and Elders.
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Interplay Opera Workshop Banner

Discover a summer soundtrack like no other.

From the intercultural spirit of Soundweavings to the virtuosic heights of Art of Piano, this season celebrates music in all its forms. Interplay merges opera and chamber music in bold new ways, including the premiere of a new chamber arrangement of The Handmaid’s Tale opera. Jazz & Sonic Arts dives into experimentation and improvisation, while Amp Sessions invite audiences outdoors for open-air performances in Banff’s spectacular natural setting. Whether you're here for classical brilliance, sonic innovation, or collaborative creation, this is your chance to experience music in the mountains—from the bold and new to the timeless and beloved.

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Interplay

Interplay celebrates the convergence of opera and chamber music. This summer, singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors, directors, and designers will collaborate on a series of chamber music concerts, workshop presentations of new operas in development, and the premiere of a new arrangement of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. Interplay is a unique collaboration between Banff Centre's Opera and Music departments, combining to bring these two forms to new heights in performance.

Headshots of Left to right: Éric Le Sage, photo by Nicolas Guerin. Magali Mosnier, photo courtesy of the artist. Paul Meyer, photo by Edith Held Vandoren. Lee Allen, photo courtesy of the artist.
Date: Thu, Jul 03 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Mainstage Chamber Music Concert: Éric Le Sage, Magali Mosnier, Paul Meyer, Lee Allen, Joel Brennan & Gahlord Dewald

Discover the world of chamber music, where a small number of instruments can make a massive impact.
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Miriam Khalil
Date: Fri, Jul 04 @ 7:00 PM
Banff Legion, 92 Banff Ave

Interplay Opera Pub 1

Your favourite arias and ensembles are on tap at this casual, wild night, featuring performances from Interplay’s faculty and participants.
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Headshots of Sung-Won Yang, Patricia Shih, Nikita Pogrebnoy
Date: Sat, Jul 05 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Mainstage Chamber Music Concert: Éric Le Sage, Lee Allen, Patricia Shih, Nikita Pogrebnoy, Sung-Won Yang & Interplay Musicians

From delicate melodies to passionate themes, experience the rich palette of musical textures that chamber music.
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$35.00
Title page of Bach's St Matthew Passion autograph score and portion Original Composition
Date: Fri, Jul 11 @ 7:30 PM
Margaret Greenham Theatre

Interplay Opera Workshop: Excerpts from St. Matthew Passion

This masterpiece of Baroque sacred music uses a gorgeous weave of arias and chorales to recount Jesus’s final days.
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Image of the Garneau String Quartet
Date: Sat, Jul 12 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Interplay Faculty & Participant Chamber Music Concert: Garneau String Quartet & Interplay Musicians

Embark on a journey to the modern edge of chamber music.
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Left to right: Aiyun Huang, Jose Franch-Ballester, Cristina Gómez Godoy, Joel Brennan. Photos courtesy of the artists.
Date: Thu, Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Interplay Faculty & Participant Chamber Music Concert: Aiyun Huang, Jose Franch-Ballester, Cristina Gómez Godoy & Interplay Musicians

Witness the premiere of dynamic new chamber music compositions at this concert featuring percussionist Aiyun Huang and clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester.
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Opera Pub
Date: Sat, Jul 19 @ 7:30 PM
Banff Legion, 92 Banff Ave

Interplay Opera Pub 2

The perfect introduction for opera newcomers—and a refreshing new take for fans wanting something a little different.
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Karim Al-Zand
Date: Fri, Jul 25 @ 7:30 PM
Margaret Greenham Theatre

Interplay Opera Workshop: An Evening with Karim Al-Zand

Enjoy selections from Canadian-American composer Karim Al-Zand’s sweeping catalogue, performed by the participants and faculty of the Interplay program.
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Amp Sessions

On select Thursdays this summer, come to the Shaw Amphitheatre to wind down (or up!) under the mountain sky with live music and an unbeatable atmosphere.

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Jazz & Sonic Arts

Banff Centre’s Jazz & Sonic Arts program pushes the boundaries of contemporary soundscapes using improvisation, experimentation, and technology to expand the sonic possibilities of music. Audiences will be introduced to an array of international artists who are on the cutting edge of their discipline.

Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Fri, Aug 01 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 1 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Nick Dunston, photo courtesy of the artist, Anna Webber, photo by TJ Huff, and Kalia Vandever, photo by Bao Ngo
Date: Sat, Aug 02 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Jazz & Sonic Arts Mainstage Concert - Uncharted Frequencies: The Art of the Unknown

Join Nick Dunston, Anna Webber, Kalia Vandever, and faculty for an evening when jazz blends with contemporary art to create an immersive experience.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Sat, Aug 02 @ 10:00 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 2 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Fri, Aug 08 @ 10:00 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams 3 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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George Burton, Sissel Vera Pettersen, and Francois Houle.
Date: Sat, Aug 09 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Jazz & Sonic Arts Mainstage Concert - In the Moment: A Collective Sonic Journey

Join Francois Houle, George Burton, Sissel Vera Pettersen, and faculty for an evening when jazz blends with contemporary art to create an immersive experience.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Sat, Aug 09 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 4 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Nicholas Dourado (soprano saxophone), tUkU matthews (voice), Olivia Jones (clarinet), Myrsini Bekakou (violin) at Jazz & Sonic Arts 2024. Photo by Rita Taylor.
Date: Wed, Aug 13 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Jazz & Sonic Arts Participant Concert 1

Experience the bold work of our Jazz and Sonic Arts participants as they innovate with sound, using improvisation and experimentation.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Wed, Aug 13 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 5 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Myrsini Bekakou (violin, arranger), Olivia Jones – (bass clarinet), Nicholas Dourado (sopra-no saxophone), Matt Smith (trumpet) at Jazz & Sonic Arts 2024. Photo by Rita Taylor.
Date: Fri, Aug 15 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Jazz & Sonic Arts Participant Concert 2

Experience the bold work of our Jazz and Sonic Arts participants as they innovate with sound, using improvisation and experimentation.
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Jazz Showcase, 2019. Yunior Terry Ensemble: Christian McGhee (Drums), Summer Kodama (Bass), Jacob Hiser (Piano), Edward Bond (Guitar), Walter Cano(Trumpet), Camila Nebbia (Saxophone) & Ethan Fisher (Vibraphone).
Date: Fri, Aug 15 @ 10:00 PM
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Jazz Jams 6 at CLVB '33

Improvisation is the heart of this event, where all original music is created spontaneously by anyone who chooses to participate.
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Past Events

Photo collage of the musicians Nguyễn Thanh Thủy. Photo courtesy of the artist. Sandeep Bhagwati. Photo by Alain Lefort. Hand to Earth Trio: Daniel Wilfred, Peter Knight, and Sunny Kim. Photos by Sarah Walker, Jeremy Dutcher, Haruka Fujii.
Date: Thu, May 01 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Nguyễn Thanh Thủy, Sandeep Bhagwati, Hand to Earth Trio, Jeremy Dutcher & Haruka Fujii

At this extraordinary evening of global culture and music, traditions converge with the contemporary.
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Jeremy Dutcher
Date: Sat, May 03 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Jeremy Dutcher: MOTEWOLONUWOK ᒣᑏᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ

Jeremy Dutcher’s one-of-a-kind music teems with urgency and playfulness. Don’t miss the chance to catch the two-time Polaris winner live at Banff Centre.
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World Music Rehearsal 2017. Photo by Donald Lee.
Date: Wed, May 07 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Soundweavings Participant Concert 1

Explore the global music soundscapes of our Soundweavings residency, where contrasting musical influences combine to produce one-of-a-kind performances.
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World Music Rehearsal 2017. Photo by Donald Lee.
Date: Fri, May 09 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Soundweavings Participant Concert 2

Our Soundweavings residency brings together skilled musicians of diverse backgrounds—experience what they’ve been working on over the last two weeks!
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Hung-Kuan Chen & Tema Blackstone.
Date: Sun, May 25 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano: Hung-Kuan Chen & Tema Blackstone

Masterful performers from the Juilliard School, Hung-Kuan Chen and Tema Blackstone showcase their technical prowess via selections from Mozart and Debussy.
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$75.00
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Date: Sun, Jun 01 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano: James Anagnoson & Micah Yui

James Anagnoson & Micah Yui perform works for two pianos by Brahms, Dvořák, Debussy & Gershwin.
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$75.00
Joanna MacGregor
Date: Tue, Jun 03 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano: Joanna MacGregor

Don’t miss one of the world’s most innovative pianists as she takes centre stage, playing repertoire that spans several centuries.
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$75.00
Leela Gilday Live
Date: Wed, Jun 04 @ 7:30 PM
Margaret Greenham Theatre

Leela Gilday Live

Witness one of Canada’s most powerful voices live on stage! Juno Award-winning Dene singer-songwriter joins us in Banff.
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$25.00
James Palmer, Art of Piano Participant Concert, 2024. Photo by Abigaile Edwards.
Date: Thu, Jun 05 @ 3:00 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano Participant Showcases (Thurs 3 pm)

Be inspired by the next generation of musicians as our Art of Piano participants present a series of intimate but energetic performances.
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Priscila Navarro. Photo by Rita Taylor.
Date: Thu, Jun 05 @ 7:00 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano Participant Showcases (Thurs 7 pm)

Be inspired by the next generation of musicians as our Art of Piano participants present a series of intimate but energetic performances.
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Art of Piano Participant Showcases
Date: Fri, Jun 06 @ 3:00 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano Participant Showcases (Friday 3 pm)

Art of Piano invites advanced pianists to study with world-class faculty in an inspiring setting. Witness the culmination of their time at Banff Centre!
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Hai Lun (Helen) Yu, Art of Piano Participant Concert, 2024. Photo by Abigaile Edwards.
Date: Fri, Jun 06 @ 7:00 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano Participant Showcases (Friday 7 pm)

Art of Piano invites advanced pianists to study with world-class faculty in an inspiring setting. Witness the culmination of their time at Banff Centre!
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Martha joined Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in 2019 and leads the fundraising team in their work to cultivate, solicit, and steward all philanthropic giving, government grants, and foundation grants to support the centre.

Prior to her work at Banff Centre, Martha worked as Senior Director of Development at TO Live in Toronto, and served for more than a decade at the Luminato Festival, including roles on the executive, programming, and development teams.

Martha holds a Masters in Arts Leadership from Queen's University and is also a proud alumnus of Banff Centre’s Cultural Leadership Program. She previously studied Drama, English, and Italian Studies at University College, University of Toronto, and has a long personal past in the arts as a photographer, performer, and producer.

Martha is based in Toronto where she lives with her husband, two young children, and their rescue dog.

Executive Director, Development
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