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Residency
February 10 - February 21, 2020
Application Deadline: 
October 30, 2019

Concert in the 21st Century

Examine the classical concert experience - what is essential and what is a convention? Explore how musicians can position themselves better in society and attract more audience members.

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Residency
March 02 - March 21, 2020
Application Deadline: 
November 13, 2019

Banff International Songwriter Residency

Deepen your artistic practice while being supported by award-winning singer-songwriters and world-class recording engineers in this 20-day residency. 

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Residency
August 03 - August 22, 2020
Application Deadline: 
November 27, 2019

Banff International Workshop in Jazz & Creative Music

This program provides emerging artists with an extraordinary opportunity to collaborate and perform alongside internationally acclaimed composers and musicians under the direction of Vijay Iyer...

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Banff Centre Media Production Programs
Practicum
July 08 - December 18, 2019
Application Deadline: 
May 08, 2019

Audio Post Production Practicum

This continuing education experience is for emerging audio post production engineers with mature artistic insight and advanced practical skills.

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Image courtesy of Rolston String Quartet. Photo by MISQA Mare-Pierre Tremblay
August 24 - September 02, 2019
Application Deadline: 
March 01, 2019

13th Banff International String Quartet Competition

The Banff International String Quartet Competition is recognized as one of the premier chamber music competitions in the world. Established in 1983, BISQC is a large celebration of chamber music...

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Practicum
September 10, 2019 - March 29, 2020
Application Deadline: 
July 10, 2019

Audio Recording Engineer Practicum

This practicum is intended as a continuing education experience for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight and advanced practical skills.

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Residency
September 16 - October 18, 2019
Application Deadline: 
May 08, 2019

Banff Musicians in Residence | Early Fall 2019

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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Indigenous artists on a stage
Residency
September 30 - October 05, 2019
Application Deadline: 
August 07, 2019

Indigenous Performing Arts Residency

This flexible, self-directed residency provides an excellent opportunity for Indigenous performing artists creating new work to spend focused time on their project.

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Residency
November 04 - December 13, 2019
Application Deadline: 
May 08, 2019

Banff Musicians in Residence | Late Fall 2019

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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Residency
November 08 - November 16, 2019
Application Deadline: 
July 31, 2019

Leo Brouwer Guitar Workshop

An exclusive program to support advanced guitarists through an opportunity to study with famed Cuban composer/guitarist Leo Brouwer.

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Indigenous singer songwriter program at Banff Centre
Residency
November 18 - December 07, 2019
Application Deadline: 
September 11, 2019

Wîchoîe Ahiya Indigenous Singer Songwriter Intensive

Explore the art of songwriting, vocal presence, and production. Deepen your creative practice and expand your skill set with expert faculty, guest artists, and group workshops among peers. 

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Residency
January 06 - February 07, 2020
Application Deadline: 
May 08, 2019

Banff Musicians in Residence | Winter 2020

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

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