Audio Recording Engineer: Soundweavings 2027

Overview 

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. Please note, Banff Centre Professional training programs are instructed in English. 

Eligibility

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

Participants must be available to attend the program and elements for its entire duration; variable participation dates will not be considered.

Domestic and international applications are welcome.

Visa Eligibility Information: 

• Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.
• If you are accepted into our program, you must obtain a Visitor Visa to enter Canada. Accepted participants are responsible for identifying and complying with the immigration requirements to enter Canada as a visitor from their country of origin. If you require a Visitor Visa please check the current expected processing times well in advance of applying.

Inclusivity Statement

We welcome applicants of all ages (18+), backgrounds, gender identities and expressions to apply. Artists from historically underrepresented and equity deserving groups are especially welcome.