Banff Centre — Evolution: Classical

Key facts

Dates

Jul 5, 2026 → Jul 26, 2026

Application deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Tuition

$2,500

Application fee

$65

Age range

18–30

Scholarship

Yes

About

A Canadian mountain residency focused on chamber music and contemporary performance practice. Participants work with visiting ensembles, commission new works, and present recitals in the Banff Centre's concert halls.

Auditions

• Banff, Canada

  Feb 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
  Fee: Free
  ViolinCelloPiano

  Video submission only. No live audition.

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• Banff, Canada

  Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 PM
  Fee: Free
  Composition

  Composer portfolio review round.

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Reviews

★ 4.3 out of 5 · 3 reviews

• ★★★★☆Worth the flights
  Anonymous · 2023

  Travel is a haul but once you're there it's magical.

• ★★★★☆Perfect for chamber players
  QuartetCanada · 2024

  Three weeks of deep work on rep of your choice plus coaching from touring ensembles. Hard to beat.

• ★★★★★Inspiring new music hub
  NewMusicNerd · 2025

  Incredible resources, the mountains, and a tight-knit community of composers and performers. Premiered two pieces.

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