What is a soundwalk?

A soundwalk is...

"...a listening exercise that helps us become aware of our immediate acoustic environment.
It is also about the aesthetic pleasures of listening.

Listening to sounds we might otherwise have missed;
listening to the rhythm of sounds;
listening for the unique 'voice' of a city.

It's about enjoying the sensual beauty and sheer surprise of sound,
while becoming aware of the noise pollution all around us. "

- composer & producer Claude Schryer

Soundwalk Guide

a slow-to-moderate walking pace will help you to focus on listening, with a more relaxed frame-of-mind
listen with your eyes closed whenever possible
what is the loudest sound you can hear?
what is the quietest sound you can hear?
listen for buildings that "hummm"
listen for "sounds of commerce"
can you hear the sound of your own footsteps?
how many times do you hear music playing?
would you have to shout to be heard?

Begin the soundwalk through downtown Toronto