Sonic Pavilion Behind-the-Scenes: 1000 Footer
On August 7, 2026 as part of his research for the original composition '1000 Footer,' M. Azevedo visited the Mesabi Miner freighter. See photos from his visit here.
Sonic Pavilion Behind-the-Scenes: Chicago Wind Map
Explore the artists who contributed to Black Diamond's 'Chicago Wind Map' composition premiering at Pritzker Pavilion September 12-14, 2026.
Sonic Pavilion Behind-the-Scenes: Palimpsest
Explore selected research sources behind 'Palimpsest' by Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh, an original composition inspired by the historic steel industry.
CAA Artist-In-Residence: Erez Dessel – Gestural Mapping
By Erez Dessel, CAA Artist-in-Residence How do we pass on the practice of creative music?…
Open Call for String Recordings
ESS looks forward to officially announcing this year’s Sonic Pavilion Festival commissions in the coming weeks, however in the…
From the CAA: In Conversation with David Weinstein
CAA archivists recently talked with David Weinstein, an archivist, composer, radio host, and co-founder of the New York-based art’s…
Revisiting the Liof Munimula Archive Dive, November 2022
On the sad occasion of carpenter, composer, inventor, and improviser Don Meckley’s passing in spring of 2026, ESS revisits…
Open Call: Outer Ear Sessions Fall 2026 Cycle
The Outer Ear Sessions: Fall Cycle applications deadline extended! The Outer Ear Sessions at Experimental Sound Studio is…
Open Call: Sonic Pavilion 2026
Applications for the 2026 program are now closed. Experimental Sound Studio (ESS) seeks proposals for multichannel sound compositions…
Open Call: Florasonic Multichannel Sound Installation
ESS seeks proposals for four-channel sound compositions created for installation in the Lincoln Park Conservatory Fern Room in Chicago, IL.