The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is dedicated to understanding the role of sound and listening in natural habitats and human societies. We promote public dialogue concerning the identification, preservation, and restoration of natural and cultural sound environments. Established in 2009, we realize our mission through local and regional initiatives. These include public soundwalks, educational workshops, and creative and scholarly productions. Our partners include the Chicago Parks District, NON:op Arts and Humanities, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Experimental Sound Studio, and the World Listening Project, among others. MSAE is an affiliate of the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology (WFAE).
Get Involved
Interested in getting involved with MSAE? Please consider becoming a member of our organization. Members receive regular updates on our activities and are the first to learn about new programming and grantmaking opportunities. They are also afforded the ability to use our newsletter to spread the word about their own public activities that may be relevant to our community, and receive access to our membership directory. MSAE members also automatically receive membership with our affiliate organization, the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology. Learn more here: MSAE Membership Page.
Check our calendar to learn about upcoming events here: https://mwsae.org/events/list/
If you are a member of an organization interested in partnering with MSAE, please contact us! We are always on the lookout to collaborate on events, workshops, classes, artistic opportunities, and much more. Please reach out with details, timeframe, and initial thoughts on how MSAE may be able to help. You can learn more about soundwalking, and how to lead your own soundwalk, at our What Is A Soundwalk page.