Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States

The Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) is a nonprofit US based organization founded in 1984 which aims to promote electro-acoustic music. In particular, the organization aims:

  • To encourage the composition and performance of electro-acoustic music
  • To develop a network for technical information and support
  • To promote concerts and radio broadcasts of electro-acoustic music both in the US and abroad
  • To create an exchange of information through newsletters and other means of communication
  • To establish and maintain a national archive and information center for electro-acoustic music
  • To attract a wide diversity of members and supporters
  • To advocate licensing and copyright concerns

SEAMUS (/ˈʃeɪmʌs/ SHAY-muss) was formed in 1984 as a U.S. chapter of the International Confederation of Electroacoustic Music (ICEM) which had been formed 2 years prior in Bourges, France. Jon Appleton suggested to Barry Schrader the formation of such a chapter while serving as the U.S. representative to the ICEM. SEAMUS is a non-profit national organization of composers, performers, and teachers of electroacoustic music representing every part of the United States and virtually every musical style. Significant supporters have included California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), ASCAP, and The Alexander Family Foundation.

Current board of directors

  • President: Elizabeth Hoffman
  • Vice President of Programs: Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh
  • Vice President of Membership: Abby Aresty
  • Member-at-large: Eli Fieldsteel
  • Treasurer: Margaret Schedel
  • Secretary: John Gibson
  • Director of Communications: Steven Kemper
  • Immediate Past President and Director of Recordings: Scott Miller
  • Director of Technical Development: Adam Vidiksis
  • Diversity Officer: Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner
  • Conference Policy and Guidance Officer: Jeff Stolet
  • Editor, Journal SEAMUS: Eli Stine
  • Editor, SEAMUS Newsletter: Jiayue Cecilia Wu
  • Web Administrator: Joo Won Park

Conference and awards

SEAMUS National Conference
GenreElectroacoustic music

In 1987, the society began giving the SEAMUS Award to acknowledge people who have made significant contributions to electro-acoustic music. The award is presented at the SEAMUS National Conference, held annually. SEAMUS has also, in cooperation with The University of Texas, established a national archive for electro-acoustic literature and compositions. The society also established EAMM (SEAMUS Electro-Acoustic Music Month) which is a worldwide celebration of electronic, computer and electroacoustic music which occurs in November of every year.

Publications

  • Music from SEAMUS
  • Journal SEAMUS
  • SEAMUS Newsletter

Other international electroacoustic organisations

  • ACMAAustralasian Computer Music Association
  • CEC - Canadian Electroacoustic Community
  • CIME/ICEM — Confédération Internationale de Musique Electroacoustique / International Confederation of Electroacoustic Music
  • DeGeM — Deutsche Gesellschaft für Elektroakustische Musik e.V. (Germany)
  • DIEM — Danish Institute of Electroacoustic Music
  • EMS Network - Electroacoustic Music Studies Network
  • EMS — Elektroakustisk Musik i Sverige (Sweden)
  • EMSAN - Electroacoustic Music Studies Network Asia Network (France - East Asia)
  • ICMA — International Computer Music Association
  • HELMCA — Hellenic Electroacoustic Music Composers Association (Greece)
  • IRCAM — Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique (France)
  • NEAR — Netherlands Electro-Acoustic Repertoire Centre
  • NOTAM — Norsk nettverk for Teknologi, Akustikk og Musikk
  • SAMSound and Music (UK)
  • 60x6060x60 produced by Vox Novus

See also


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