Sound Escape: a conference on acoustic ecology
June 28 to July 2 at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
CALL FOR PAPERS
Sound Escape
A Conference on Acoustic EcologySponsored by the Frost Centre for Canadian Heritage and Development
Studies at Trent University nd the Canadian Association for Sound EcologyThe Frost Centre and CASE invite proposals for papers, joint sessions, and sonic art works for the interdisciplinary conference Sound Escape, to be held at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada from June
28 through July 2, 2000.
Building on resolutions developed at the 1998 H=F6rr upp! conference in Stockholm, the main goal of Sound Escape is to promote and develop broad-based, interdisciplinary approaches to research in the field of acoustic ecology. We welcome proposals from those involved in the sciences, communications, education, activism, arts and industry. Submissions from graduate students in relevant fields will also be considered. We anticipate publishing some of the proceedings of Sound Escape as Volume Four of the Yearbook in Soundscape Studies.
Themes:
We especially invite proposals related to the theme of sonic geography remembered and imagined. At this millenial transition point, let us consider the culture of sonic geography in all its political, ideological, ecological, nostalgic and economic dimensions. How may we define and measure sonic space? What lessons are to be learned from the study of historical soundscapes? What are the effects of globalisation on the soundscape? In what ways does the changing soundscape affect regional cultures? How are we to measure everyday sonic culture qualitatively? What is the value of private/public sonic space? What is the relation between sonic space and ecological activism? How may we best design our future soundscapes, and by whose authority? How much is silence worth?
Submissions:
All submissions must include an abstract (details below), a short biography and a one-page resume for each committed participant, giving contact information for all of 1999/2000.
Papers should be no more than 20 minutes in length. Submit an abstract of no more than 500 words stating the title and topic, and describing the methods and results of the research. Papers may be given in English or French.
Proposals for joint sessions must describe the topic and state the purpose of the session in fewer than 1000 words. It is expected that joint sessions will be interdisciplinary including participants from at least three different fields. All participants must register for the conference.
Submissions of sonic artworks will be considered for performance at an evening concert and/or in special programming on Trent Radio. We invite submissions from experienced and emerging sound artists, reflecting on the themes of Sound Escape. Radio submissions may include sound art and/or spoken word programs usually of no more than 60 minutes duration. Programs may be in English, French or any First Nations language. Live Radio performances and overnight installations (Radio Noir) will also be considered. Concert submissions must be no longer than 20 minutes in length. Submissions should include a tape-cassette or CD of the work along with a short artist's statement. For works in progress, include a 15-30 minute CD or audio cassette containing samples of previous work along with a 500-word text description of the proposed work.
Contact Information:
Five copies of each proposal should be sent no later than October 1, 1999 to Dr. Ellen Waterman, Cultural Studies Program, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada K9J 7B8. Proposals may also be sent before October 1, 1999 by electronic mail to Dr. Waterman at ewaterman@trentu.ca. Facsimile transmissions will not be accepted.
For more information about Sound Escape please contact Dr. Waterman or visit our web-site at www.trentu.ca/soundescape