Audio Recording Engineer Summer 2026

Professional Training Programs for Audio Engineers

Application Deadline January 21, 2026

There are multiple program dates in 2026 available:

• Option 1: July 9 - 29
• Option 2: July 9 - August 26
• Option 3: July 9 - September 9
• Option 4: July 30 - August 26
• Option 5: July 30 - September 9

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 and connection in applied-learning programs.

Through mentoring, class sessions, and professional practice, participants will learn about new equipment, software, and recording techniques while supporting the diverse recording needs of Banff Centre's music programs. 

New for Summer 2026, the Audio Engineering Professional training program offers the opportunity to combine multiple programs, increasing breadth of experience and exposure to musical genres, select program dates that run across a combination of Chamber Music, Summer Opera, Jazz & Sonic Arts or BISQFest (Quartet & Chamber).

Description

Engineers from around the world participate in our program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity, and elevate their recording abilities in diverse genres of music.

Successful applicants will benefit from: 

• mentoring from international faculty, producers, engineers, and technologists
• gain experience recording live concerts in jazz and related genres
• develop communication and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience
• gain experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire
• 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