Our Mission The mission of the World Sound Foundation (WSF) is to collect, preserve and disseminate first hand accounts of compelling human experiences in the cultural and scientific arenas, fostering an understanding and appreciation of our environment, our sense of place and our personal histories. The WSF records, archives, and makes available the signature sound ambiences and narratives which convey the unique character of a place and the people who inhabit it. By creatively presenting this material in contemporary media, the WSF increases public awareness of local lore and both scientific and cultural know-how, lowering barriers within and between communities, while encouraging a dialogue between scientists, academics, artisans and ordinary citizens. Through the power of listening, these stories and sounds help us to re-evaluate our relationship with our environment and each other.
Board of Directors
Chair
Jim Metzner is an independent radio producer who has produced more than 4,000 short-format radio programs including the daily radio series Pulse of the Planet.
Vice Chair
Eileen McAdam is a Library and Information Specialist who has worked in numerous fields connecting people through information and education. She has been the director of media centers, public and special libraries.
Directors
Dr Ros Bandt is founding director of the Australian Sound Design Project online research facility and multi media gallery of 150 sound designs in public space in Australia www.sounddesign.unimelb.edu.au at the Australian Centre, The University of Melbourne where she is honorary senior research fellow. Her new co-edited book Hearing Places will be published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, later this year.
Richard Geldard is a full-time writer and lecturer and Professor Emeritus in Philosophy at Yeshiva University. He is the author of seven books, including studies of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Greek philosophy and culture.
Doug Quin is an Associate Professor of Television, Radio and Film at the University of Syracuse and the former Executive Director of the North Carolina Council for the Humanities. He is a sound recordist working in acoustic ecology and has produced several CDs. His pieces have been heard on National Public Radio.
Sue Schardt is a respected radio veteran and award winning producer whose path has taken her through public, commercial, community and international broadcasting. She founded SchardtMEDIA Strategies in 1998 in order to concentrate on independent, ideas-driven projects, and collaborative teams of independent producers, stations, and the networks to develop programming, build infrastructure, and devise and implement strategy.
Hans Werner has been head of the sound design department of Westdeutscher Rundfunk in Nuremberg, Germany for over ten years. A founding member of the World Federation of Acoustic Ecology, he has worked with soundscapers around the world.
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