Choral Art 2027

Eligibility

Pre-professional singers (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) with vocal ensemble experience; all genders.

Choral Art 2027 Deadline: 09 Dec 2026 Country: Canada Choral Art is a launch pad for ensemble singers, offering a unique opportunity to learn from and sing alongside Chanticleer’s esteemed members. Participants will leave feeling inspired and ready to tackle the flourishing and exciting world of vocal chamber music. Twelve residency participants will rehearse side by side with Chanticleer, exploring repertoire that spans Renaissance polyphony, popular arrangements, and contemporary commissions. The residency culminates in a three-day Choral Art Festival weekend, where participants will be joined by an additional 40 singers for final concerts, workshops, and opportunities for artistic exchange. Choral Art is a nine-day intensive program for pre-professional young artists dedicated to the art of a cappella vocal chamber music. Twelve participants will study, rehearse, and perform alongside members of Chanticleer through a focused series of workshops, rehearsals, and performances, culminating in the three-day Choral Art Festival. Additional faculty include soprano Andrea Haines and composer Sarah Quartel. Workshop topics will include: vocal techniques for small ensemble singers; musicianship for vocal performers; ensemble techniques; building a career as a professional singer; physical and mental well-being; and, working with composers. Duration of residency 9 days Accommodation Private room in hotel on campus. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance This program is open to individual pre-professional sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses of all genders with experience in vocal ensemble performance and a strong interest in a cappella vocal chamber music.Studio / Workspace 24-hour access to a specialized studio.Fees and support Total Program Fee $2721.60 Banff Centre Arts Scholarship $1424.59 Participant Cost* $1297.01 Application Fee $65 for individuals or $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous. This non-refundable fee covers the full cost of processing your application, including the SlideRoom fee. Scholarships We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to support participants in our programs. Banff Centre Arts Scholarship Program participants receive a Banff Centre Arts Scholarship that covers the cost of tuition, plus a contribution towards accommodation and meals. *Participant costs shown above reflect the cost after the scholarship has been applied. To be eligible for Banff Centre scholarship, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials. Canadian Indigenous Arts Scholarship Canadian Indigenous Arts applicants receive a scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition, accommodation and meals. Expectations towards the artist Participate in performance opportunities. Application information For more information and to apply: http://url.banffcentre.ca/bh22ZO

How to apply

Pay the non-refundable application fee; complete the Financial Aid section to apply for the scholarship.