In a culture dominated by visual stimuli, the cultivation of listening skills often takes a backseat — yet through listening we can engage with and understand our environments in unique and powerful ways. By practicing active listening, we can connect with our surroundings more holistically. This act of listening can expand our perception, inform our spatial, ecological, and political awareness, and provide space to reflect on the passage of time.
In this 3-week course, we will use our ears to unfold a series of intentional, multi-sensory listening exercises that culminate in the creation of a sound walk. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Pauline Oliveros, Tarek Atoui, Hildegard Westerkamp, Francisco López, and Christina Kubisch, we will expand auditory awareness through durational exercises that incorporate drawing, movement, sounding, and learning how to direct our listening attention. You’ll also learn how to use basic recording tools and audio tour software.
The course will culminate in a public listening event, where participants can engage with audio tours in person through headphones via the guided audio tour software Echoes.
Led by composer, sound technologist, archivist, and researcher Anastasia Clarke.
Classes on Mondays, 6:45 – 9:15pm
Mar 31st – April 13th
55 Washington St, Ste. 736, Dumbo
Our courses cost $250, with an Advanced rate for students with an income above 100k. We also offer a Discounted rate for students with constraining circumstances.
Additionally, we offer three tuition-waiver scholarships per course. To apply for a scholarship, click HERE.
Seminar participants are eligible for a refund (minus 3% processing fee) as late as 1 week before the start of the first seminar gathering. Participants submitting requests within 1 week of the seminar’s commencement can transfer their enrollment credit to another seminar or SoRA program of equal or lower cost. We do not offer refunds or transfers after the commencement of the first seminar.
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