Sound Collaborations: Inferno Mobile Recording Studio Manifesto & Cookbook

I am honored to be among the teaching artists invited to contribute a “recipe” for the new Inferno Mobile Recording Studio (IMRS) Sound Collaborations Manifesto & Cookbook, a free open source educational tool on sonic arts making for youth. My recipe is on soundwalking, which I thank IMRS for supporting as a partner with the… Continue reading Sound Collaborations: Inferno Mobile Recording Studio Manifesto & Cookbook

May 6, Original Instruments Concert 2019

Monday, May 6 at 2:00 to 3:00 PM You are invited to the Original Instruments showcase of students’ work made in my Instrument Construction class. They will demonstrate and perform with a range of newly made instrument inventions. Snacks and beverages provided courtesy of the Department of Sound, at the School of the Art Institute… Continue reading May 6, Original Instruments Concert 2019

POTLUCK: New Student Work on Free Radio SAIC

Listen to the archived recording of our live webcast POTLUCK, a sonic cornucopia created by my Introduction To Sound students in the department of Sound, made on Monday, November 19, 2018 for Free Radio SAIC at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. (Warning: Some adult themes and language may be unsuitable for more… Continue reading POTLUCK: New Student Work on Free Radio SAIC

Balance-Unbalance 2018 New Value Systems | September 20-21

Balance-Unbalance 2018 New Value Systems is hosted September 20th and 21st 2018 by The Patching Zone, the City of Rotterdam and partners in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Faculty Projects Exhibition 2018 | September 14 – October 13

Works on View at the Sullivan Galleries September 14 – October 13 Reception: Friday, September 28, 6:00–9:00 p.m. 33 S. State St., 7th floor Free and open to the public Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Public Conversations and Activations Over the duration of the Faculty Project Exhibition, Sullivan Gallery will serve as a site for activities… Continue reading Faculty Projects Exhibition 2018 | September 14 – October 13

A.I.R. Krems

I am honored to be one of two SAIC faculty awarded a one-month international summer artist’s residency with a studio and living quarters at AIR Krems on the Danube River. Located in the Kunstquartier of Krems, these facilities are provided through the support of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in an exchange… Continue reading A.I.R. Krems

Nature Sounds at Night, West Ridge Nature Preserve, 2018 Night Out In The Parks Soundwalk Seires

Learn to listen and recognize the calls of Chicago area frogs Saturday May 19 7:30–8:30 pm West Ridge Nature Preserve 5801 N. Western Ave. We’re stepping off this Saturday on Nature Sounds at Night, the first #soundwalk of our Night Out #InTheParks series at West Ridge Nature Preserve: please join us! https://t.co/pGACY9aiI7 — ericleonardson (@eleona)… Continue reading Nature Sounds at Night, West Ridge Nature Preserve, 2018 Night Out In The Parks Soundwalk Seires

Winter 2018 News Update

I hope the start of 2018 has felt full of potential for you. It is my pleasure to announce a performance featuring Hamburg-based trumpet player Birgit Ulher. Please join Birgit with vocal artist, Carol Genetti and me at Elastic Arts. Katherine Young (bassoon, electronics) and Birgit will open with a duo set. Thursday, February 8… Continue reading Winter 2018 News Update

Birgit Ulher, Elastic Arts | February 8, 2018

Birgit Ulher with Carol Genetti and Eric Leonardson + Ulher and Katherine Young Join us at 9:00 PM Thursday, February 8, 2018 Elastic Arts, 3429 W Diversey Ave, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60647 Birgit Ulher is an exquisite sound artist and improvising electroacoustic trumpeter. We have performed together on several occasions in Chicago and Hamburg… Continue reading Birgit Ulher, Elastic Arts | February 8, 2018

Talk About for Taking the Waters | Eco Design Riverworks Chicago at SAIC

Taking the Waters | Eco Design Riverworks Chicago | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Oct 30th – Nov 7th 33 S State Street 12th Floor An interactive transient external partnership sound mapping and community engagement series of classes that visualize and reimagine a regenerative world. Talk About for Taking the Waters Monday Nov.… Continue reading Talk About for Taking the Waters | Eco Design Riverworks Chicago at SAIC