Audio Recording Engineer: Soundweavings 2027

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, connection and hands on experience in applied learning programs.

Through mentoring, class sessions, and professional practice, participants will learn about recording and post-production techniques on a variety of equipment and software while supporting the diverse recording needs of selected musicians in the Intercultural Music Residency: Soundweavings 2027 and the diverse recording needs of Banff Centre.

Description

Engineers from around the world participate in our program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity and elevate their recording and post-production abilities.

Successful applicants will benefit from: 

  • mentoring from acclaimed international faculty, producers, engineers, and technologists
  • gain experience recording live concerts in traditional and contemporary genres from across the globe
  • gain experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire
  • develop communication and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience
  • 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 

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 ProTools and Pyramix is desirable.
  • A practical understanding of file creation and management.
  • Manage resources, produce to schedule, and multitask effectively with strong time management, diplomacy and communication skills.

 

 

Deadline
Residency Length
5 weeks - 5 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Music
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Studios/Special Equipment
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Piano
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

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

Required skills include:

  • A working knowledge of ProTools and Pyramix is desirable.
  • A practical understanding of file creation and management.
  • 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. 
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
11713
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Fee Details

Total fee before scholarships for tuition, accommodation, and meal plan

$11 713.80

Scholarship Amount Applied (per person)

$8 031.45

Total You Pay After Scholarship

$3 682.35

Application Fee

$65 or $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.

This non-refundable fee covers the full cost of processing your application, including the SlideRoom fee.

Scholarships

We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to support participants in our programs. Details are outlined below:

  • Banff Centre Arts Scholarship: All arts participants receive a scholarship covering 100% of tuition and 25% of meal plan and accommodation costs, made possible through generous endowments and donations.
  • Canadian Indigenous Scholarship: Canadian Indigenous applicants receive support covering 100% of tuition, meal plan and accommodation costs. 

To be considered for Banff Centre scholarships, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.

 

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
8031
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Total fee before scholarships for tuition, accommodation, and meal plan

$11 713.80

Scholarship Amount Applied (per person)

$8 031.45

Total You Pay After Scholarship

$3 682.35

Application Fee

$65 or $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.

This non-refundable fee covers the full cost of processing your application, including the SlideRoom fee.

Scholarships

We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to support participants in our programs. Details are outlined below:

  • Banff Centre Arts Scholarship: All arts participants receive a scholarship covering 100% of tuition and 25% of meal plan and accommodation costs, made possible through generous endowments and donations.
  • Canadian Indigenous Scholarship: Canadian Indigenous applicants receive support covering 100% of tuition, meal plan and accommodation costs. 

To be considered for Banff Centre scholarships, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.

Application Fee
65
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Application Type
Open application