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Hear Me Out (Excerpt)
page 15 of " Hear Me Out " provides tempo and dynamic suggestions. Text is added to recite by the performers. Shapes and figures provide suggestion on dynamic and musical characteristic of the citation.
Instructions for Musicians and Sonare Mailing List (letter)
Page 1 of R. Murray Schafer’s unpublished letter to his instrumentalists performing in “Music for Wilderness Lake.” Schafer gives the instrumentalists specific instructions of their formations for when they are performing, and a brief description of…
Isobel Map of Stanley Park in Vancouver from Tuning of the World
A map of decibel measurements across similar conditions in Stanley Park, in downtown Vancouver. Featured on page 264 of the appendix of R. Murray Schafer's Tuning of the World.
Letter of Appreciation to R. Murray Schafer from Austin Clarkson
A letter thanking R. Murray Schafer for leading a workshop at a Toronto high school with New Music Concerts in the Schools.
Light Rail Construction - Campus Station - University of Ottawa
The construction of the OC Transpo LRT as seen at Campus Station on Feb 26th, 2017.
List of Noise By-Laws in Various Cities from Tuning of the World Manuscript
A table created by R. Murray Schafer in the manuscript of his book Tuning of the World. It outlines the various types of noise by-laws found around the world in urban centers.
Listen (video still)
""A soundscape is any collection of sounds, almost like a painting is a collection of visual attractions," says composer R. Murray Schafer. "When you listen carefully to the soundscape it becomes quite miraculous." David New's portrait of the…
Listen (video still)
A still from a film documentary about R. Murray Schafer that was created by David New in 2009 in conjunction with the National Film Board of Canada. The film documents Schafer's work with the soundscape and explores some of his philosophies on…
Listen Up Canada. Inspired By The Music And Pedagogy Of Canadian Composer R. Murray Schafer. Teacher Guide For Grades 4 to 6 (manual cover)
Available on the National Arts Center website, this publication offers readers a variety of practical, in-class, programs and lesson plans. The National Arts Center of Canada has published a wonderful guide for teachers to explore the magical world…
Man listening through an old listening device (image)
Image of a man paying attention to his sonic environment through a primitive listening device ( after looking for information on the item, the object is still unknown, date also unknown)