Name: ASU Philharmonia with the Philharmonic Orchestra from the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras
Start: 2026-04-14T19:30:00
Location: Library of Music

Julie Desbordes

Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Emotional, poignant, and surprising, Spring Awakening is the rock musical that electrified Broadway and won eight Tony Awards. Based on Frank Wedekind’s once-banned 1891 play, this coming of age story follows a group of teens in a repressive 19th-century German town as they wrestle with first love, sexual awakening, and the consequences of a world that refuses to give them answers. Duncan Sheik’s alternative rock score transforms their secret thoughts and hidden longings into anthems by turns intimate, rebellious, and heart-wrenching. With its fusion of period setting and modern music, Spring Awakening speaks directly to today’s audiences, capturing the thrilling, terrifying intensity of growing up. For anyone who’s ever felt unheard, or dared to find their own voice, this is a show you can’t miss.

ASU Music Theatre and Opera presents "Spring Awakening"

Arizona State University Music Building

We end the year strong with a showcase of all the choirs of ASU.  This culminating performance features Barrett Symphonic Choir, Canticum Bassum, Choral Union, Concert Choir, Gospel Choir, Mill Ave Jazz, and Sol Singers.

ASU All Choirs Concert

First United Methodist Church of Mesa

Jazz combos are the core of the ASU Jazz Studies program. These exciting small jazz groups allow students to showcase their improvisational skills in a variety of styles including bebop, fusion and avant-garde, while offering a creative outlet for student composers and arrangers. Come see the jazz stars of tomorrow today!

The ASU Jazz Combos

The Nash Jazz Club

The ASU Philharmonia will collaborate once again with the Philharmonic Orchestra from the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras (PYSO) in an inspiring side-by-side concert at Gammage.