On Friday, April 8 Amanda Gutierrez and I led a workshop entitled How do soundwalks engage urban communities in soundscape awareness? for Invisible Places: Sound, Urbanism and Sense of Place in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal. With Norman W. Long in Chicago, fellow teaching artist who led soundwalks in our Soundwalks In the… Continue reading Invisible Places 2017
Category: Acoustic Ecology
Chicago ‘Soundwalks’ Ask You To Stop Talking And Listen To Your City | DNAinfo
Chicago ‘Soundwalks’ Ask You To Stop Talking And Listen To Your City By Justin Breen — ericleonardson (@eleona) March 16, 2017
WFAE, New Journal, New Website
On February 1, 2017 it was my great pleasure to introduce the new issue of a newly formatted WFAE Quarterly News announcing the launch of the organization’s rebuilt website, an active blog, and the publication of the WFAE’s first digital journal, Soundscape: The Journal of Acoustic Ecology, Volume 15.
Sound Performance with Softday at High Concept Labs
Tonight I am happy and honored to join the sound art duo Softday from Ireland in their first Chicago visit and live sound performance. When: Friday, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Where: High Concept Labs 2233 S. Throop Street, Chicago, IL Tickets: $10 The event is held in collaboration with High Concept Labs and will take place… Continue reading Sound Performance with Softday at High Concept Labs
Soundwalk In Ryerson Woods | Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology
An invitation to Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology’s next soundwalk in the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20 Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd. Riverwoods, IL 60015 847.968.3343 info@brushwoodcenter.org $3/person. Register here or call 224.633.2426 to register by phone. Share the Facebook Event On this soundwalk I… Continue reading Soundwalk In Ryerson Woods | Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology
Invisible Places 2017 Call For Submissions
The deadline for the 2017 Invisible Places is November 30, 2016. Its focus is sound, urbanism, sense of place, and acoustic ecology. Submit your papers, proposals for artistic residencies, workshops and soundwalks via EasyChair. The conference dates are April 7–9, and location is Sao Miguel Island, Azores. Keynote speakers are Hildegard Westerkamp and Sam Auinger.… Continue reading Invisible Places 2017 Call For Submissions
Video: What is a soundwalk?
Amanda Gutierrez produced this short video document of our soundwalks in Chicago parks, to help answer a frequently asked question, “What is a soundwalk?” What is a soundwalk? from amanda gutierrez on Vimeo. The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology’s Soundwalks In The Parks Series continues through October, November, and December. Please join us. These soundwalks… Continue reading Video: What is a soundwalk?
An invitation to new music performances and explorations of Chicago park soundscapes.
I’m happy to share a bundle of news about my fall season events, starting this week! These include debut performance of the Eric Leonardson Springboard Trio and soundwalks hosted by the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology, Night Out in the Parks 2016 Partner. Here’s a list. I hope you will join us, listen, share, and… Continue reading An invitation to new music performances and explorations of Chicago park soundscapes.
September 7, Nature on Tap! The Sounds of Summer: Music of the Night
Join me for a soundwalk exploring our summer soundscape at night at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, for Nature on Tap! Fellow Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) members and School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) students will perform their nature-inspired music. 6-9:00 PM Wednesday, September 7 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago IL… Continue reading September 7, Nature on Tap! The Sounds of Summer: Music of the Night
An invitation to learn and explore Chicago park soundscapes.
Greetings, I hope you’re enjoy a great summer. I’m sharing info on tomorrow morning’s soundwalk at West Ridge Nature Preserve. TIME: 10-11:00am DATE: Saturday, August 27 LOCATION: 5801 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 This event is free and open to all ages. Starting at the Western Avenue entrance, our soundwalk explores the ecological restoration… Continue reading An invitation to learn and explore Chicago park soundscapes.