Music

Chamber Music Residency

Summer Music programming at Banff Centre

Under the artistic direction of Barry Shiffman, summer classical music programs will include the Chamber Music Residency, and master classes for piano, strings,

Polaris Music Prize, The Banff Centre, and Scion Sessions collaborate on residency for Canadian artists

Polaris Music Prize, The Banff Centre, and Scion Sessions have joined forces to create the Banff-Polaris Residency.

Jury and commissioned composer announced for 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition

Ten acclaimed musicians from some of the most renowned quartets in the world have been chosen as jury members for the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Co

Vijay Iyer

Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer appointed director of The Banff Centre’s Jazz program

One of the most critically acclaimed jazz musicians of the new century, pianist, composer, and bandleader Vijay Iyer has been appointed director of the Banff In

Banff Jazz

TD Bank Group invests in the future of jazz at The Banff Centre

With generous support of $100,000 for the 2011 and 2012 jazz programs at Banff, TDBG provides ongoing support for exceptional young musicians through the TD Fe

Cecilia String Quartet

Cecilia String Quartet wins first prize at the 2010 Banff International String Quartet Competition

The Cecilia String Quartet from Toronto, Canada has been awarded First Prize in the 2010 Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) at The Banff Cen

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.