2025-03-13 by Kyle
Fargo, ND — March 2025 — Composer and sound artist Kyle Vanderburg’s work You Can’t Outrun Your Daydreams has been accepted for presentation at the 2025 SEAMUS National Conference, hosted by Purdue University from March 21–24, 2025. This selection places Vanderburg’s composition among some of the most highly regarded works in the field of electroacoustic and computer music.
The SEAMUS 2025 conference is themed ‘Spaces | Places | Traces’, exploring the intersections of sound, space, and presence in music composition, performance, and research. As digital and physical spaces continue to merge, this year’s conference will highlight new opportunities for engagement through soundscapes, environmental noise, interactive works, and immersive installations.
You Can’t Outrun Your Daydreams will be featured in the conference’s multichannel listening space, a curated setting designed to showcase cutting-edge works in immersive sound design and spatialized audio. SEAMUS (Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States) is recognized internationally as one of the premier gatherings for electronic music composers, sound artists, and researchers.
Conference Highlights
- Venues: SEAMUS 2025 will take place at multiple venues, including Fowler Hall, The Arts Federation, Pao Hall, and a soon-to-be-announced late-night venue.
- Special Events:
- A Studio Recording Program will allow composers and performers to record their pieces at The Arts Federation’s recording studio.
- A Kids Program in partnership with Purdue’s Art Education Department will offer daily workshops at The Arts Federation for children of attendees.
- A Hackathon will be developed around the conference theme, focusing on sonic traces and sound’s role in shaping spaces and places.
SEAMUS 2025 will bring together composers, performers, and scholars from across the globe, offering a platform for innovation and collaboration in electronic and electroacoustic music. The conference will feature paper presentations, performances, installations, and listening sessions, highlighting new developments in the field.
For more information on SEAMUS 2025, visit https://purdue.link/seamus25. To learn more about Kyle Vanderburg’s work, visit https://kylevanderburg.com.
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