Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States
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The Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) is a nonprofit US based organization founded in 1984 which aims to promote electro-acoustic music. In particular, the organization aims:
- To encourage the composition and performance of electro-acoustic music
- To develop a network for technical information and support
- To promote concerts and radio broadcasts of electro-acoustic music both in the US and abroad
- To create an exchange of information through newsletters and other means of communication
- To establish and maintain a national archive and information center for electro-acoustic music
- To attract a wide diversity of members and supporters
- To advocate licensing and copyright concerns
In 1987, the society began giving the SEAMUS Lifetime Achievement Award to acknowledge people who have made significant contributions to electro-acoustic music.
