Eligibility

The Choral Art Festival weekend is for individual singers of all ages and experience levels. We are accepting 10 of each voice: soprano, alto, tenor, bass, of any gender. Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome.

Number of Participants

40

Deadline

December 10, 2026 06:59 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

February 03, 2027 07:00 UTC

Duration

June 18, 2027 - June 20, 2027

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$2,000.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Piano, Shared Studio, Stage

Housing

Private Room

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Festival, Performances, Workshops

Disciplines

Music, Singing

Program Description

The Choral Art Festival is a three-day celebration of choral music event that culminates the Choral Art Residency. The festival brings 40 participants to Banff for a weekend of song and collaboration alongside Chanticleer, guest faculty and the 12 Choral Art residency participants. Expand your choral community through workshops, rehearsals and concerts, all set in one of the most picturesque locations in the world. The festival fee includes tuition, three nights of accommodation, meals, workshops, rehearsals, and performances, providing an immersive choral experience. Participants will leave feeling inspired, connected and ready to tackle the flourishing and exciting world of vocal chamber music. The Choral Art Festival includes workshops with Chanticleer, composer Sarah Quartel, soprano Andrea Haines, Tim Shantz, and Michael Zaugg; and, rehearsals and performances in a variety of configurations alongside Chanticleer and Choral Arts Residency participants.