Volume 3, Number 1
WFAE Up Front News
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Noise by Gabriel G. Guzmán |
Welcome
This newsletter is an online supplement of Soundscape:The Journal of Acoustic Ecology published by the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology. Our goal is to make available a bimonthly calendar of events, announcements, opportunities, and latest news from the WFAE Board, Affiliates, and others in the field of acoustic ecology.
The success of this newsletter depends upon contributions by WFAE affiliates and members. See the Contributions section on how to submit material.
WFAE Newsletter Publication Dates:
1 February (Contribution Deadline: 20 January)
1 March (Contribution Deadline: 20 February)
Past editions of the WFAE Newsletter are archived online.
WFAE Affiliate News
- ASAE.The New York Society for Acoustic Ecology (NYSAE) continues its monthly webcast radio program, Giant Ear))) Listen online on Free103point9 the last Sunday of every month at 7-9 P.M. EST.
- ASAE.The New York Society for Acoustic Ecology is co-sponsoring An Ear to the Earth, a festival exploring the interaction of music, sound, the natural world, and man-made environments, scheduled for October 6-14, 2006. in New York. See EMF Productions for updates.
- ASAE.The NYSAE Sound Map project is now available. Using google maps as an interface users can listen to sound files recorded around various locations in New York. Firefox is the recommended browser.
- UKISC. The UK and Ireland Soundscape Community has announced it will have a conference at Goldsmiths College, London, on the 11th and 12th February 2006. See the Opportunities Section for more information or write: John Levack Drever <j.drever@GOLD.AC.UK>
WFAE Board Report
Soundscape: The Journal of Acoustic Ecology in the Mail. The latest edition of the WFAE Journal were posted out before Christmas. There are a few remaining copies to be sent out, such as the extras for each affiliate and complimentary copies. Paid member should have, or soon will, receive this special issue on hearing.
WFAE International Meeting 2006
November 2 - 5, 2006
Hirosaki, Japan
Web: http://www.saj.gr.jp/en/hirosaki2006.html
Organized by the Japanese Association for Sound Ecology (JASE) Co-hosted and co-supported by Hirosaki University and Soundscape Association Japan (SAJ) Lectures - Paper presentations - Discussions - Soundwalks & Excursions.
Within 1 to 2 hours drive from Hirosaki, in Northern Japan, one can visit villages and communities whose residents still keep traditional lives and habits.
For information contact Professor Hiramatsu at Kyoto University
email: hkozo@asafas.kyoto-u.ac.jp or the WFAE.
WFAE Flyer. A new flyer listing WFAE Affiliate organizations and services has been prepared and will be distributed at WFAE endorsed events around the world in 2005.
WFAE Membership. Become a member of a WFAE Affiliate organization for 2005. See membership information and download a membership form from the WFAE Web site.
Discounts. The EarthEar audio disc catalog is now offering a 10% discount to all WFAE members. Just enter the coupon code "WFAE" on the first page of the online shopping cart. International orders: please remember to use the drop-down menu
WFAE Board Representatives:
