Peggy Black (left), Dr. Karl Maret (middle) and Amrita Cottrell (right) are the co-producers of The International Sound Sumposium. This triad have held the intention for the symposium of , "It is our intention to create a forum for the sharing of information, scientific research, and sound healing resources, modalities, and techniques. This is an opportunity for people at all levels of interest or experience to network with others from around the world, and to form important alliances to advance this field of healing. The ancient practice of sound healing is seeing a great resurgence in our time. Studies have shown that sound and music enhance normal brain functions, normalize abnormal brain wave activity, reduce high blood pressure, lessen pain, reduce stress hormones, and prevent premature labor. Sound therapy is said to be a perfect complement to all types of healthcare treatments. In the last decade, sound therapy has become more widely known and accepted throughout the world as a valuable medical healing modality.

The 2002 event included four days of intensive workshops, featured presentations, panel discussions, exhibits and demonstrations, concerts, and other activities. Many leading presenters from the growing vibrational therapy field were featured. Keynote speakers were musicologist Don Campbell (The Mozart Effect), musician and researcher Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, psychotherapist-musician Tom Kenyon, and composer-psychologist Silvia Nakkach. Also leading workshops were multidimensional musician Jacotte Chollet, composer-researcher Joshua Leeds, musician-educator-music therapist Dr. Arthur Harvey, sound therapist Sharry Edwards, musician and sound therapist Wayne Perry, scientist-therapist Dr. James Oschman, musician-composer Randy Masters, and researcher-author Dr. Billie Thompson.

The next event, being scheduled for sometime in 2006, will continue the focus on bringing sound healing into the mainstream and making more people aware of its healing effects on body, mind and soul.