Wednesday, June 9, 4-5 pm
Wonders of Nature: Sound Topographies and Listening Deeply Outdoors with Fil Corbitt
In this workshop, we'll close listen to a collection of audio clips recorded in several different locations. Though we often think of soundscapes as a monolith: "the sound of wind" or "the sound of rain", there is often so much more that reflects our unique surroundings in that moment. The goal of this workshop is to dissect audio elements, and begin to cultivate a sharp ear for the world around us.
The audio clips we'll listen to can be found on Fil's website HERE. (no need to download beforehand, we will listen to them together during the workshop)
Recommended Supplies:
Note taking supplies (paper, pen)
Headphones
A somewhat quiet room (probably not best in an airport)
About Fil Corbitt
Fil Corbitt makes a radio show called The Wind from a handmade desk in the mountains outside Reno, NV. Their audio work has appeared on USA Today's The City, CBC, NPR, 20khz, TravelNevada, and on public and community radio stations across North America.
Nevada Reads is a program of Nevada Humanities that is made possible with support from Nevada State Library, Archives, and Public Records; the Institute of Museum and Library Services; the City of Reno; and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Library of Congress’ Center for the Book promotes books and libraries, literacy and reading, and poetry and literature.
