ABSTRACT
Architects, ecologists, sociologists, historians, sound engineers, sound artists and composers in their different ways consider creating soundscapes as an important aspect of their work. The notion of the soundscape itself was popularised by Murray Schafer, a Canadian composer fascinated by the sonic environment and in exploring how people make sense of it. A soundscape can be designed by the composer to represent an experience, a memory or evoke a sense of belonging and place within a community. Emily embarked upon an exploration of the soundscape of the school environment. As a way of taking in the soundscapes of the school day, she used her phone to take samples of audio snapshots including the school bell, the sounds of the sports hall and activity at lunchtime. Many composers have been passionate lovers of nature and show this influence in their works.
