Hofstra Drama 20 – Sound for the Theatre

1. March 21, 12:42 pm, Hammer computer lab

2. Doors opening and closing, people typing, low voices

3. Printers, stapler, more voices, more typing

4. Footsteps on carpet, pages of book being turned, myself typing

5. Medium. Generally hushed, with occasional louder sounds. While nothing is incredibly loud, there is constant activity.

6. Active

7. Voices, typing, printers

Sound Observation 6 – Hammer Computer Labs

Georgia Andre

– Date/Time/Location

– March 16th  / 8:00am / Hammer Lab / Hofstra

2- Identify and list the sounds farthest away from you.

– The sound of the door sporadically opening, and people “swiping” in with their IDs. Along with the sound of the printer sporadically printing. And far away typing.

3- Identify and list the sounds at medium range from you.

– The sound of other people typing.

4- Identify and list the sounds closest to you.

– The sound of my key pad as I type. As well as the sounds of the mouse at times…. and my breathing.

5- Describe the general sound level and amount of sound activity.

– The sound level is very minimal. Everyone is very hushed especially since its early in the morning. Not much sound apart from the sudden sound of the door or printers, and the light pitter-pattering of keyboards.

6- Assign a one word description to the “sound environment”.

– Stillness

7- Select and list 3 sounds which are essential to the sound environment.

– Keyboards pitter-pattering, Printers printing, The door opening/closing with IDs being swiped.