Experiencing Sound and Environment in the Works of Max Neuhaus

Experiencing Sound and Environment in the Works of Max Neuhaus offers the first comprehensive study of the life, work, and lasting impact of American sound artist and musician Max Neuhaus (1939-2009).Widely recognized as a pioneer of site-specific auditory works and coining the term “sound installation,” this work follows Neuhaus’s first career as an experimental percussionist before turning towards sound art, where he helped define the field. This research draws extensively on primary sources, including correspondence, concert programs, reviews, promotional materials, and memorabilia from the Max Neuhaus Estate website, the Max Neuhaus Papers at Columbia University, the Dia Art Foundation Archives, the Menil Collection Archives, and the Charlotte Moorman Archive and John Cage Collection at Northwestern University.It also incorporates original correspondence and interviews conducted by the author with Neuhaus’s wife, sister, and collaborators.Together, these materials establish a detai