Welcome to the School of Noise! We are a team of music and science educators focused on teaching people about the science and art of sound, noise, and music in a fun and accessible way. We offer workshops, resources, and experiences designed to engage people of all ages, from children to adults, in learning about sound, how it works, and how it impacts our daily lives.
Our workshops can support a wide range of events including school topics on sound, STEM and STEAM weeks, enrichment days, and family-friendly activities at festivals, museums and more.
FUN FACT #24
Stethoscopes are acoustic listening devices used by medical professionals to listen to sounds inside the body. The first stethoscope was invented in 1816 by French doctor René Laënnec. He rolled up a piece of paper and on one end placed his ear, and placed the other end against his patient’s chest to listen to the sounds coming from within. They can help physicians hear different sounds coming from many areas including the heart, lungs and bowels.
The word stethoscope comes from two Greek words: stethos (chest) and skopein (to view or see).
