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The Midwest Society For Acoustic Ecology

The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) explores the vital role of sound and listening in natural habitats and human societies. Since 2009, we’ve brought communities together through immersive soundwalks, educational workshops, and creative and scholarly projects. Our members work to identify, preserve, and restore culturally and ecologically diverse sound environments. As part of a growing network dedicated to advancing acoustic ecology, we deepen the understanding and appreciation of sound in the world around us. 

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Soundwalk participants stand quietly among tall cottonwood trees at Big Marsh Park.

Soundwalks in Chicago Public Parks Activate Communal Listening 

Report by Noé Cuéllar, sound artist and MSAE 2025 Summer Soundwalks in the Park Program...

2025 Community Projects Initiative

Thank you to all who submitted a proposal for our Community Projects Initiative. We are...

News from the WFAE

As a long-standing affiliate organization of the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology (WFAE), MSAE is...

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