Fuse: Music Residency 2026

Interdisciplinary Residency for Musicians

Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 - May 02, 2026

Marie Lévêque, (dance), Jaume Darbra Fa (flutes), Stef Van Vynckt (harp), Evolution Classical 2023. Photo by Rita Taylor.

Overview

Fuse is a residency for the curious, who want to expand their artistic practice. Supported by collaborative mentors and an environment that encourages creative play, this program encourages musicians and ensembles to experiment, create, research, and grow in Banff Centre’s unrivalled mountain environment.  

Performers will collaborate on a large-scale project while also having the opportunity to form smaller ensembles to explore additional artistic expressions.

We invite musicians, singers, conductors, and concert experience creators working in Classical, Jazz, Electronic, and related disciplines to apply. 

Applicants may choose to apply with an existing project to expand through fresh perspectives and collaborative energy, although a project is not a condition of acceptance.

Description

Fuse allows space and time for creative impulses to drive new expressions. Expand your artistic vision, enhance creative confidence, and advance your career through:  

  • Contribution to a collaborative project throughout the program.
  • Small group collaborations, mentored by internationally renowned faculty; John de Lancie, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Keaton Hentoff-Killian, Bridie Hooper, Isabella Diaz, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser and Nick Bernardino.
  • 24-hour access to one of Banff Centre's Performing Arts studios
  • One on one mentorship.
  • A safe and failure-friendly environment to take risks, tell stories with new forms, and try new expressions.
  • Workshops on aspects of the creative collaboration process, concert curation and career development.  
  • Time and collaborators to develop existing projects.
  • Outdoor group activities with faculty and peers.
  • Performance opportunities.
  • Engaging with other artistic disciplines at concerts and program events.

 

Deadline
Residency Length
5 days - 6 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
15
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Music
Opera
Performance Art
Playwriting
Screenwriting
Symphony
Theater
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Studios/Special Equipment
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Theater
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Dance Studio Without Sprung Floor
Piano
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

Requirements

This program is for musicians, conductors, composers and artistic directors working in Classical, Jazz or Electronic music.

  • Musician applicants should be able to demonstrate their interest in or their experience in collaborative projects, be it performances, installations or recordings
  • Conductors, artistic directors and composers with an interest or experience in creating interdisciplinary concert experiences are also encouraged to apply.
  • Small ensembles are welcome to apply.

Eligibility

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

Domestic and international applications are welcome.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
30
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
8722
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Fee Details

Total fee per person (Tuition, Accommodation and Meal Plan): $8 722.35
 

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

We are pleased to offer a limited amount of financial aid to support participants in our program.

*Funding amounts vary and do not cover 100% of the total program fee. Participants should expect to pay a minimum of 25% of the total program fee.

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