Art of Piano
Program Dates: July 5 to 19, 2024
Application Deadline: March 27, 2024
Immerse yourself in an artistic environment tailored for pianists seeking to advance their musicianship and careers. Explore the importance and connection between artistic vision and craft, focusing on what it means to be an artist. Hone the ability to listen. Bring genuine expression and unique perspectives into your music for authentic performances that connect with audiences. Delve into masterworks spanning historical to contemporary music and jazz with internationally celebrated artists.
During this two-week program, benefit from focused time and inclusive space for reflection, engaging discussions and learning with great mentors. Find your artistic voice and shape your career trajectory through individual coaching, masterclasses, and performance opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to record a demo performance.
The distinct backdrop of the Rocky Mountains invites mindfulness and opportunities to recharge through hiking and canoeing, establishing meaningful connections with faculty and peers alike.
What does the program offer?
Define your artistic vision, enhance performance confidence, and advance your career through:
- One-on one mentorship by internationally renowned faculty
- Masterclasses
- Faculty led workshops on aspects of the creative process, concert curation and career development
- Performance opportunities
- One professional demo audio recording
- Recordings of public performances for your archival use
- 24-hour access to a studio
- Outdoor activities with faculty and peers
Who should apply?
This program is open to national and international pianists who have completed or are in the process of post-secondary studies in piano performance.
We welcome pianists of all ages (18+), backgrounds, gender identities and expressions to apply. Artists from historically underrepresented and equity seeking groups are especially welcome.
For more information and to apply: banffcentre.ca/programs.
