Special events and conferences

This one-day event in the fall will see the students in grades sixth through eighth work with guest conductors Erin Cole Steele and Joyce McCall, receive instruction from ASU faculty and students, tour campus and perform on the stage at ASU Gammage.

Educators are encouraged to recommend up to 10 motivated students per school who are currently in sixth through eight grades. With balance as a central factor, at least one student from every school that submits nominations will be selected.

Questions? Contact Jason Caslor at [email protected].  

Geared toward wind band teachers of all levels, including aspiring graduate students, this three-day workshop offers significant podium time with the ASU Chamber Winds, one-on-one time with the clinicians and sessions in score study, movement and more.

Questions? Contact Anna Scott at [email protected].

We invite you to join us for the School of Music, Dance and Theatre's Annual ASU Piano Day. High-school pianists will spend the day interacting and playing with the outstanding ASU keyboard faculty, performing alone and alongside current students, and getting a taste of life as an ASU pianist.

Questions? Contact Hanna Creviston at [email protected].

Sol Power celebrates dance and culture. 

In the fall, Arizona’s hip-hop and related communities come together for Sol Power. This weekend-long event celebrates hip-hop culture, including DJs, emcees, graffiti artists and dancers. Sol Power is an empowering opportunity to celebrate the culture and creative intelligence within communities of color. This event is free and open to the public. Contact Professor Jorge “House” Magana if you have questions about this event.

In the spring, ASU celebrates Latin social dance with Latin Sol. Founded in 2017, the festival is a three-day event composed of workshops, lectures, evening social dancing, dance performances and more. Latin Sol brings artists from out of state, providing varied teaching perspectives and encouraging crossover interactions between multiple dance communities. Hosted by the ASU Salsa Club and designed primarily with the ASU community in mind, Latin Sol also welcomes participation by outside members of the dance community. The event bridges these communities and encourages a unification of all dance lovers. See the full schedule and register online for this free event at latinsolfestival.com.

Contact Professor David Olarte if you have questions about this event.

Mash Up is a collaborative "happy hour" featuring immersive and interactive installations. This free, public event features ASU students and faculty exploring how the playful spirit of collaboration can nourish us, challenge us and bring us together!