Acoustic Ecology + DIY Hacking Workshop | The Global Composition 2018

During The Global Composition conference on sound, ecology, and media culture in Dieburg, Germany I gave three keynote workshops. Titled Acoustic Ecology + DIY Hacking, I introduced the hands-on approach I use with students based on my personal approach to live performance, field recording, and soundwalking among other methods for listening and sound making. Eric… Continue reading Acoustic Ecology + DIY Hacking Workshop | The Global Composition 2018

New! Warm-up Show For Re:flexions Festival

A concert evening with: Enrico Cerrato “PETROLIO” – Concerto per le Periferie Estreme – (Asti – electronics / didgeridoo) ERIC LEONARDSON (Chicago – objects / electronics) + JAN KRUML (Kutna Hora – electronics) FEDERICO DAL POZZO (Torino – electronics) + SOFIA BERTOMEU HOIBERG (Murcia – electronics) Donnerstag, 19.07.18 Beginn: 19:30 projekt…raum am klostereck Hubert-von-Herkomer-Str. 109/110… Continue reading New! Warm-up Show For Re:flexions Festival

Masters International Media Cultural Workshop

In mid-June, 2018 I led a 3-day workshop for over 20 graduate students of the International Media Cultural Work program at the Dieburg Media Campus of Hochschule Darmstadt. Their prompt, “How do you actively engage others in listening for everyday sounds,” was explored through ear cleaning exercises, soundwalking, site visits, and discussion, then realized for… Continue reading Masters International Media Cultural Workshop

Flying Monks for Rika Lin Version 2

  Following last April’s performance of Quantum Monk II at Link’s Hall, choreographer, Rika Lin and I have been working a new variation for live performance. “Flying Monks” are the set of suspended amplified oscillators I built last year for Rika Lin’s performance, in which I also performed live with the Springboard. The idea of… Continue reading Flying Monks for Rika Lin Version 2

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

Monday, May 8, Original Instruments Concert

3:00-4:00 PM Monday, May 8 Students of Eric Leonardson’s Instrument Construction 4004 course perform on unique and newly invented instruments for acoustic and electronic sound. The LeRoy Neiman Center, 1st floor The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 37 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago IL 60603   Free beverages and snacks will be provided courtesy… Continue reading Monday, May 8, Original Instruments Concert

Tribute for Pauline Oliveros at Fridman Gallery

Dear Friends, Happy New Year greetings! At 6pm Sunday, 8 January I will join the Apple Box Orchestra in a large tribute for Pauline Oliveros, the great female pioneer of electronic music and founder/exponent of Deep Listening, who died at age 84, on 26 November 2016. FRIDMAN GALLERY 287 Spring Street New York, NY 10013… Continue reading Tribute for Pauline Oliveros at Fridman Gallery

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

Fusion | Art + Technology | Hinsdale Public Library

FUSION | art + technology Sunday, October 23 Noon-4:00 pm At 1:00–2:00 pm I perform on the Springboard, then show everyone simple handmade ways to create electronic sound and music. Program: Enjoy an all-day, all-ages program at the Library exploring a variety of activities that show what can be created when art and technology are… Continue reading Fusion | Art + Technology | Hinsdale Public Library