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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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Presencing: A Soundwalk through Jackson Park

Presencing: A Soundwalk through Jackson Park MSAE Member Practice — Norman W. Long Norman W...

2025 Membership Campaign

Listen. Connect. Support. Grow. This Giving Tuesday, The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) invites...
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...

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