Art of Piano 2025

Application Deadline February 26, 2025

Program Dates May 23, 2025 - Jun 06, 2025

Overview  

Twenty selected participants will have the unique opportunity to study with world-class piano faculty, engage meaningfully with both mentors and peers, and practice in the inspiring setting of the Banff Centre, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies.

Art of the Piano seeks well-rounded, advanced pianists who are confident in public speaking and eager to embrace and draw inspiration from their natural surroundings.

Description

Define your artistic vision, enhance your performance confidence, and advance your career through:

  • A one-on one mentorship lesson with each of the internationally renowned faculty.
  • Masterclasses
  • Faculty-led workshops.
  • Showcase of learnings.
  • Recordings of participant performances will be available.
  • Faculty concerts
  • 24-hour access to a studio.

 

 

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
Music
Performance Art
Symphony
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

The program is open to national and international advanced pianists who have completed or are in the process of post-secondary studies, or equivalent, in piano performance. 

Qualifications include ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Diploma and above, and RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) ARCT and above.

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
20
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Fee Details

Total fee per person (Tuition, Accommodation and Meal Plan): $6 266.40

Scholarship Amount Applied* $5 023.20

You pay (accommodation & meal plan costs after scholarship applied) $1 243.20

*Standard scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, and 50% of meals and accommodation costs.

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

Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program page to learn more about individual program's specific fees and funding availabilities. 

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