Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States
SEAMUS 2027 National Conference
AI, Immersive Audio & Cultural Computing
March 31 – April 3, 2027
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Conference Hosts
LSU Experimental Music & Digital Media
The Experimental Music & Digital Media program welcomes you to the SEAMUS 2027 National Conference. The EMDM program is a partnership between the LSU School of Music and the Center for Computation & Technology.
The PhD curriculum in Experimental Music & Digital Media (EMDM) is designed to prepare students to be composers, performers or music researchers whose work explores music technology, digital media and experimentation in either professional or academic settings. Graduates will also be prepared to teach electroacoustic music, digital media and music technology at the college-university level.
Conference Steering Committee
Stephen David Beck, Jesse Allison, Christopher Trapani
Important Dates
Mark your calendar
August 15, 2026
Submission Portal Opens
September 27, 2026 11:59 PM AoE*
Submission Portal Closes
January 2027
Conference Selections Distributed
March 31 – April 3, 2027
SEAMUS National Conference
*AoE: Anywhere on Earth Time Zone (UTC-12)
Composer / Author / Performer Guidlines
Who Can Submit
Current members of SEAMUS are eligible to submit creative works and research presentations to the conference. We encourage submissions that engage, connect, or resonate with the conference theme and that take advantage of the unique performance resources available at LSU.
Performer members and performing ensembles are welcome to propose the performance of a specific work by a composer other than themselves. These submissions will be considered alongside composer-submitted works and are no longer limited to a single Performer-Curated Concert. They should be prepared to include a live recording of themselves performing the work a concert or other public event.
Adjudication is conducted through a double-blind peer review and is designed to ensure anonymity and a lack of bias toward any particular composer, style, or piece. As such, members are required to remove any information that would identify themselves in any scores, recordings, or paper abstracts.
Conference Activities
Happenings
SEAMUS 2027 will feature concerts, paper sessions, panel discussions, installations, and workshops centered around the conference theme: AI, Immersive Audio, and Cultural Computing. This year’s theme looks to the future of electroacoustic music, with particular focus on the next generation of tools, instruments, and pedagogy. These areas will fundamentally reshape how we create, teach, think, and write about electroacoustic music.
Symposium on AI
A special Symposium on AI in Electroacoustic Music will open the conference on March 31, 2027. Special topic panels, round tables followed by an opening concert event will pull together conference submissions, curated discussions, and leaders in the field. All relevant submissions will be considered for this symposium.
Conference Venues
Unique Performance Venues
Performances of electroacoustic music will take place across two primary venues; the Digital Media Center Theatre, and the newly renovated School of Music’s John G. Turner & Hango G. Fischer Recital Hall. Presenters can also have their works presented on our 128-channel wavefield synthesis array or in our eXtended Reality Studio.
- Digital Media Center Theatre: features an 89-speaker Meyer Constellation sound system with 4K video projection. Supports up to 40-channel direct playback through CueStation with additional support for Ambisonic diffusion.
- School of Music Recital Hall: 8.1 BagEnd surround system, Supports stereo, quadraphonic, and 8-channel playback.
- Wavefield Synthesis Array: up to 128-channel (16 m wide) WFS array in groupings of 8-channels.
- eXtended Reality Studio: features a large LED video wall, 7.1.4 ATMOS sound system, and motion capture capabilities for multimedia performances.
Conference Performers
Featured Performers
Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, saxophone, mezzo-soprano, piano, percussion, violin, cello, double bass
Founded in 2014, Versipel New Music is a New Orleans-based nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting innovative contemporary classical and experimental music. Named after the word “versipellous,” meaning constantly changing and evolving, Versipel reflects the ever-transforming nature of artistic expression and the limitless possibilities of music being created today.
Through performances by the Versipel Collective and collaborations with leading composers and guest artists from around the world, Versipel presents contemporary music with a uniquely New Orleans perspective – embracing experimentation, technology, improvisation, and interdisciplinary creativity. Its programming highlights works by living composers from Louisiana and beyond, creating meaningful connections between artists, audiences, and the cultural landscape of the Gulf South.
Hamiruge
The LSU Percussion Ensemble
Known for championing bold contemporary works and expanding the boundaries of the percussion medium, Hamiruge transforms rhythm in color, motion, and sound. Under the direction of Dr. Brett Dietz, the ensemble brings together adventurous new sounds in a program that showcases artistry and versatility of LSU’s percussionists.
Hutchins-Wheeler Duo
Saxophones & Electronics
The Hutchins-Wheeler Duo, formed by saxophonists Kendra Wheeler and Kyle Hutchins, specializes in contemporary and electroacoustic chamber music, with particular emphasis on collaborative work with living composers. The ensemble is committed to expanding the repertoire for saxophone duo through the commissioning, development, and performance of works that engage technologies, performance practices, and interdisciplinary approaches. Their programs foreground technically rigorous and ambitious repertoire within contemporary music settings. The duo has presented performances and residencies at conferences, universities, and festivals, including the World Saxophone Congress and residencies at Portugal, UCLA, and more.
Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana
Established in 2010, the Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana (LOLs) are the core performing ensemble for the Experimental Music & Digital Media program at LSU. The LOLs have toured across the Southern U.S. and performed at international electroacoustic and computer music conferences, including SEAMUS, NIME, ICMC, and NYCEMF.
Submission Guidelines
How TO Submit
Submissions to the conference are made through the conference submission portal, accessed through the official Call for Submissions page. The portal will be open between August 15 – September 27.
Conference Attendance Policy: Members whose works have been selected for performance or presentation MUST register and attend the conference. Because the key purpose of the National Conference is to share works, foster communication, and sustain a nationwide electroacoustic community, your attendance is critical to the conference’s success and value.
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
Location
Where to Go
The Digital Media Center will be the conference primary location for concerts, papers, and other presentations. Concert events will also be held at the School of Music, which is approximately a 20-minute walk.
Information about parking options will be posted when available.
March 31 – April 3, 2027 • Baton Rouge, LA
Make your plans
Join us for four days of great music, festivities, food, and camaraderie.
Hotel, travel, and registration information will be posted after the submission deadline has passed.