iSAW and Subtropics present a celebration of the work of one of Miami’s rising stars, composer Jason Freeman and the unveiling of his new work Sound Microscope, commissioned by iSAW. Recommended footwear: flip flops :: September 28, 2008; 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. :: Light Box Theater, 3000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami :: Tickets here.

Sound Microscope is a simple interactive web application designed by Jason Freeman and Mark Godfrey for exploring the inner lives of sounds. A pan-and-zoom interface (similar to online map services) isolates small fragments of a sound file in time and frequency space, bringing structural subtleties and hidden details to the aural foreground. It is intended to help students (or anyone!) learn about the visual representation of a sound and its frequency components while encouraging them to listen in new ways and from new perspectives.

Come mingle with the artist, listen to his brief and entertaining lecture-demonstration exposing innovative yet simple ideas for a music involving interactivity and audience participation, and be among the first to experience Sound Microphone, an on-line sound tool that will live permanently on our website as an interactive piece and a tool for the exploration of sound in education.

ISAW’s programs are possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. ISAW’s programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Technical assistance is funded in part by a grant from the Southern Arts Federation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council.

South Florida Composers Alliance is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services under registration #CH25629, renewable March 13, 2009, to solicit contributions as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) sound arts organization.

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800) 435-7352 within the State of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by The State.