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Echoes Through Time: Perspectives on Sacred Space Acoustics (Mar 27 - 28)

Thu Mar 27, 2025 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
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406 Prospect Street New Haven, CT 06511
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In sacred spaces, sound transcends the ordinary, creating profound experiences that foster deep connections with the divine, each other, and oneself. This interdisciplinary and transcultural symposium on sacred space acoustics invites acousticians, historians, and artists to explore how sound and acoustics shape our interactions within sacred and heritage spaces.  Participants will spark discussion around the intersection of art, architecture, and acoustics. By examining both historical contexts and contemporary applications, the symposium aims to illuminate the importance of acoustics in enriching our understanding of cultural identity and spiritual/religious expression. 

This event is convened by ISM Fellow Elliot K. Canfield-Dafilou. It will be livestreamed.

Free and open to the public.

Please register if you plan on attending lunch at the symposium on March 28 at 12 P.M. Registration is only required for lunch and not for the overall event.

Contact: Katya Vetrov

Schedule: TBA

Speakers:

Dr. Janie Cole (University of Connecticut)

Dr. Braxton Boren (American University)

Sergio Alarcon Robledo (Harvard University)

Dr. Shashank Aswathanarayana (American University)

Dr. Alaa Algargoosh (Virginia Tech)

Dr. John Wall (North Carolina State University)

Dr. Jonathan Berger (Stanford University)

Eito Murakami (Stanford University)

Nima Farzaneh (Stanford University)

Luna Valentin (Stanford University)

Dr. Chris Kyriakakis (University of Southern California)

Dr. Sarabeth Mullins (Treble Technologies, formally Sorbonne Université)

Dr. Aglaia Foteinou (University of York)

Dr. Tobias Weißmann (Gutenberg Universität Mainz)