Soundweavings 2027
Soundweavings 2027 at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a three-week residency fostering global musical collaboration and creative exploration for musicians and ensembles.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Program fee: $8,722.35 CAD per person; typical scholarship covers $5,960.59 CAD (net cost after scholarship: $2,761.76 CAD); full scholarships for Canadian Indigenous applicants.
Summary: Three-week global music residency for musicians and ensembles focused on cross-cultural collaboration and creative exploration.
Key Information: Open to international and Canadian musicians (18+); major scholarships available; visitor visa (not student visa) required for non-Canadians.
Description
This three-week residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity supports musicians and ensembles from around the world who are interested in exploring creative collaboration across traditional global and Western classical music. The program emphasizes artistic experimentation, peer and mentor collaboration, and individual project development, offering dedicated studio space, workshops, performance and recording opportunities, and engagement with renowned faculty and diverse peers. The residency aims to foster cross-cultural connections and artistic growth in a supportive, immersive environment.
