Music

With its unique jazz sound, the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered one of the greatest and most popular big bands of all time.  From “Moonlight Serenade” to “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” relive some of the most popular music of the 1940s. With an 18-member ensemble that features two vocalists, this is an afternoon of nostalgia […]

Taj Mahal is a legend who transcended the blues by revealing their magnificent scope to the world. Taj Mahal is " master of blues and folk styles...and a commanding singer with a raw, immediately recognizable baritone" (The New York Times), Sona Jobarteh is a singer, composer and Africa's first female griot kora virtuoso. Jobarteh is […]

The ASU Maroon and Gold Band are joined by ASU Philharmonia in another joint performance this time at ASU Gammage! Join us for a wonderful evening of exciting repertoire conducted by ASU faculty Julie Desbordes and James G. Hudson, director of ASU athletic bands, who will be joined by ASU Graduate Conductors. “Totentanz” with solo […]

ASU Guitar proudly welcomes Polish sensation the Kupinski Guitar Duo. Virtuosos on the guitar and as arrangers, the duo will present a program that will captivate chamber music lovers of all kinds. General admission $10, students $5. Tickets at https://a.purplepass.com/kupinski . All ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY and open three weeks prior to event dates. […]

A string quartet that makes you laugh? It’s no joke! Known throughout the world for their brilliant blending of classical music and comedy, the MozART Group is an ingenious fountain of noble craziness. Comprised of exceptional classical musicians, their uproarious vignettes will fill the hall with laughter and great music. The Group’s 2020 Musicfest debut […]

Storm Large shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova, where, despite having been eliminated in the week before the finale, she built a fan base that follows her around the world to this day.

One common thread weaves throughout the tapestry of music that Sergio Mendes has created over his six-decade career: the spirit of joy. From his contributions to the foundations of bossa nova with Antonio Carlos Jobim, through the era-defining Latin-pop sound of his iconic group Brasil ’66; his chart-topping smash “Never Gonna Let You Go;” to […]

The TEN Tenors are an Australian music ensemble that has toured extensively nationally and internationally and released 15 albums and 4 DVDs. The current line up is: Cameron Barclay, Daniel Belle, Michael Edwards, Nigel Huckle, Adrian Li Donni, Sebastian Maclaine, Jared Newall, Boyd Owen, Riley Sutton and Grady Swithenbank. To find out more about each […]

Pavlo, a true World Music Artist returns from filming his 4th PBS TV Concert Special - Live in Santorini, Greece. Pavlo will be joined on stage by his world class band. Enjoy an evening of Mediterranean guitar and imagine you're on the island of Santorini for a few hours as you enjoy this feel good […]

World-renowned pianist Johnathan Biss channels his deep musical curiosity into performances and projects in the concert hall and beyond, including works by Schubert and a newly commissioned piece by Alvin Singleton.

The Wailin’ Jennys Are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody And Heather Masse — Three Distinct Voices That Together Make An Achingly Perfect Vocal Sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one […]

Festival Orchestra Week kicks off with a centennial celebration of one of today’s most recognized classical compositions, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Joining the Orchestra to perform this iconic Jazz Age masterpiece is the acclaimed Marcus Roberts Trio, offering an innovative and entertaining approach to the beloved work. Maestro Robert Moody and the Orchestra complement the […]

The Wailin' Jennys have grown into one of today's most beloved international folk acts, starting as a happy accident of solo singer-songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance in Winnipeg. Founding members Moody and Mehta and New York-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting and exquisite music on the folk-roots scene, stepping […]

Take A Chance On MANIA......and you won’t be disappointed!   This year the iconic Swedish pop group, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their breakthrough hit single "Waterloo" and MANIA can’t wait to share the joy of this huge milestone!   Mania the ABBA Tribute has successfully toured every continent in the world and has played […]

From The Greatest Showman and Moulin Rouge to Aladdin and Rent, this concert features music from the stage and screen that uplifts, inspires, and tells the stories of our time.  Broadway’s Telly Leung and Loren Allred (The Greatest Showman, Britain’s Got Talent) join the Festival Orchestra for a special night of both familiar and new […]

Sergei Rachmaninoff’s towering Piano Concerto No. 2 opens with pulse-pounding passion, soothes you in the sentimental middle movement and sets you on the edge of your seat with its fiendishly difficult finale featuring the return of the sensational pianist Joyce Yang, a laureate of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Guest conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya leads […]

One of the most beloved and celebrated singers of our time, soprano Renée Fleming captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry, and compelling stage presence. With a repertoire spanning opera and the classical tradition to jazz and Broadway, Fleming has graced the stages of the greatest opera houses, theaters, and concert halls of the […]

A brand-new show from last year’s surprise hit artist! Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling is an internationally-acclaimed superstar and internet phenomenon. Whether she’s singing favorite jazz standards, playing one of her many instruments (trumpet, trombone, harmonica, oboe, harp, flute, recorder, or jazz bagpipe!), or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild’s sublime showmanship shines. Part musical extravaganza/part […]

Join the ASU Gospel Choir, the ASU Jazz Choir and the Choral Union as they sing the power of our beloved community! Conductors include assistant professor of voice Nathan De'Shon Myers and graduate student conductors Iese Wilson, Colin Cossi and Christina Hall. General admission $12 at https://a.purplepass.com/chorcommsp24 . Students are free with ID. All ticket […]

Pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries – in concert and on disc.

Altan · Donegal to Tucson 2024 With Celtic Steps Step Dancers and a guest fiddler from Ireland No Irish traditional band in the last dozen years has had a wider impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world than Altan. Altan has moved audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle with their exquisitely produced […]

@southernarizonasymphony The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce a captivating evening featuring the Grammy winning cellist, Zuill Bailey. Set to take place on March 16 atSaddleBrooke, and March 17 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church SW campus, this highly anticipated performance promises to be a symphonic delight for music enthusiasts across the region. Daniel […]

Pianist and composer Chad Lawson makes his Mesa Arts Center debut as he brings his new album breathe on tour to Arizona. This luminous double album is a collection of soothing melodies that inspire mindful moments of blossoming hope to re-center the mind and wash away stress. It finds the North Carolina-based musician exploring the […]

The ASU Wind Ensemble and ASU Chamber groups present an evening to remember. In honor of ASU professor of clarinet Robert Spring’s upcoming retirement, the wind ensembles are thrilled to be featuring him and Dr. Stefanie Gardner on Theresa Martin’s Double Take. Other works include Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy and Mackey’s Aurora Awakes. Mackey: Aurora Awakes […]

Join the ASU Wind Symphony and the LOTUS Quartet as the present their CBDNA Convention Concert program. The Wind Symphony will travel to Las Vegas to perform March 28-30, 2024. Lightning Round by Kevin Day Nothing Gold Can Stay by Steven Bryant Second Nature by Viet Cuong, featuring the Lotus Quartet “System Restart” from Critical […]

The ASU Concert Choir shares Duruflé’s famous Requiem setting with woven interpolations of modern dance, spoken word and visual projections, conducted by renowned conductor Dr. André Thomas. Solosits include ASU voice faculty Stephanie Weiss and Nathan De’Shon Myers. General admission $12 at https://a.purplepass.com/durequiem24 . Free admission for all students any level with ID. All General […]

Described as “contemporary jazz’s premier all-star band” by The New York Times, SFJAZZ Contemporary is celebrating their 10th season by performing a wide selection of material chosen and arranged by the members, from new compositions to timeless classics and everything in between.

Tito Muñoz leads The Phoenix Symphony in two works by Richard Strauss, his witty tone poem Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, and his aptly-named Four Last Songs, a noble statement about a life well lived, featuring radiant soprano Maria Valdes as soloist. The dynamic pianist Conrad Tao joins the orchestra for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, a pinnacle […]

The Popular Music Program at Arizona State University will be bringing together both local and domestic music industry professionals to our state of the art facilities in Downtown Phoenix to engage our student body and the cultural community we are embedded in. This event is focused both on engaging with the industry as it exists […]

Tito Muñoz leads The Phoenix Symphony in two works by Richard Strauss, his witty tone poem Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, and his aptly-named Four Last Songs, a noble statement about a life well lived, featuring radiant soprano Maria Valdes as soloist. The dynamic pianist Conrad Tao joins the orchestra for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, a […]

For 60 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo have warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves, and charming onstage banter. It was Paul Simon’s 1987 Graceland album that introduced Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world. The late former South African President Nelson Mandela designated the […]

Join Dr. Deanna Swoboda and the ASU Tuba Euphonium Ensemble for a Month of March Musical Celebration featuring old and new works, student compositions, and a march or two to get the toes tapping! Please Note: The event is free and on a first come, first served basis. For more information on the Performance with […]

Join the students of ASU professor Nancy Buck for this Viola Studio Recital! Tea and refreshments are served in the Crescendo Garden at 9:30 a.m., programs begin at 10:30 a.m. The ASU School of Music joins ASU Kerr in presenting free, informative and entertaining concerts that feature performances and commentary by faculty members and graduate […]

Join us for an exciting evening of virtuosic bass clarinet music by the Sqwonk Bass Clarinet Duo, Jeff Anderle and Jonathan Russell! General admission $10, students $5 at https://a.purplepass.com/sqwonk All ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY and open three weeks prior to event dates. There will be no in-person sales at the event. Please purchase tickets […]

Join the ASU Barrett Symphonic Choir perform an A Cappella program! General admission $12 at https://a.purplepass.com/asupopacapp24 . Students free admission with ID. All General Admission ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY. There will be no in-person sales at the event*. Please purchase tickets in advance.

Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. With their chart-topping hits and record-breaking sales, these legendary artists wove threads of contemporary womanhood, musical excellence, earthy glamour, and unapologetic authenticity throughout the tapestry of country music. The result was unprecedented commercial success and […]

Join us to experience ASU's resident artists, The Brentano String Quartet. The quartet has appeared throughout the world to popular and critical acclaim. They have performed across five continents in the world’s most prestigious venues and launched numerous projects that reimagine the standard concert program. General admission $23, student $10 at https://a.purplepass.com/asubrentano3 All ticket sales […]

As a special season add-on, Musicfest is pleased to host the World Doctors Orchestra. Featuring 85 physician-musicians from around the globe, the WDO, directed by the German maestro/cardiologist Stefan Willich, has performed concerts around the world since 2008 to advance global health, compassion, and healing through music and charity. The all-American concert program, which features […]