Audio Engineer: Soundweavings 2025

Dates

Application Deadline: November 20, 2024

Program Dates: April 22 – May 9, 2025

Overview

The Audio Engineer professional training program is a continuing education opportunity designed for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight, advanced practical skills, and significant professional experience or a high level of professional training. Learning objectives have been integrated into artistic residency programs, inviting exciting opportunities for collaboration and connection in this redeveloped applied-learning program.

Through mentoring, class sessions, and professional practice, participants will continue to learn about new equipment, software, and recording techniques while supporting selected musicians in the Soundweavings: Intercultural Music Residency 2025 and the diverse recording needs of Banff Centre.

Description

Emerging Audio Engineers from around the world are invited to apply to the program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity, and elevate their recording abilities in diverse genres of music. Successful applicants will benefit from: 

• Mentorship by international faculty, staff producers, engineers, and technologists.
• Experience recording live concerts in classical, jazz, world music, and contemporary genres, dependent on the repertoire of accepted musicians. 
• Developing communication skills and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience.
• Gaining experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire.
• A 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 

Applicants should have a combination of formal training and/or professional experience or aptitude in audio engineering. Required skills include:

• A working knowledge of Pyramix, and ProTools is desirable.
• A practical understanding of file creation and management.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be able to 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.