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The Kithara Duo performs for an innovative arts organization called Open Classical in June, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. The duo will perform on ASU's Tempe Campus on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Husband and wife guitar duo visit ASU for a night of classical music

Fernand Vera and Olga Amelkina-Vera, also known as the Kithara Duo, are coming to ASU on Nov. 12 to perform classical music selections on the guitar.

By Kiya Gaskin | November 10, 2016

The 2016 all-female a cappella group The Pitchforks pose together for a photoshoot on Oct. 23, 2016. They will be having their fall concert on Nov. 19 in Murdock Hall on ASU's Tempe Campus.

No Instruments? Not a problem for ASU's all-female a cappella choir

ASU a cappella choir The Pitchforks brings their unique style to the Tempe campus with its concert on Nov. 19.

By Kiya Gaskin | November 3, 2016

Local arts provide soundtrack, backdrop for young voters in 2016 election

The local arts and culture scene, from music to theater, has been a soundtrack and backdrop to young voters, many of whom will vote for the first time in the upcoming election.

By Alexandra Watts | November 2, 2016

Third-year undergraduate music performance student Ramon Garavito, Jr. poses with his tuba in September, 2014. He will be performing in his fourth undergraduate recital on Saturday Oct. 29, 2016.

Undergraduate music student goes above and beyond with fourth tuba recital

Music performance student Ramon Garavito, Jr. will hold his fourth tuba recital Oct. 29.

By Kiya Gaskin | October 27, 2016

Q&A with The Underground Foundation (TUF)

TUF at ASU organizes house shows and concerts for up and coming bands in the valley. This group features different artists and is a community for students to share their passion for music, art and poetry.

By Aashini Choksi | October 26, 2016

Roll into a Bob Dylan celebration "Like a Rolling Stone"

In light of Bob Dylan's recent Nobel Prize in Literature award, ASU aims to celebrate his achievement with song and recitation at the "Bringing It All Back: Bob Dylan Nobel Prize Celebration 2016” event on Wednesday.

By Owen Baldner | October 24, 2016

The ASU K-Pop club practices a dance routine at the Sun Devil Fitness Compex on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016.

KoDE: Bridging connections through K-pop dance and music

KoDE, which stands for K-pop Dance Evolution, is a dance club that was founded in October 2013 to celebrate the unique style of dance.

By Lurissa Carbajal | October 23, 2016

EDM artist Gryffin kickstarts upcoming Whole Heart Tour in Tempe

DJ and music producer Gryffin brings his melodic EDM hits to Tempe on his new tour.

By Kiya Gaskin | October 18, 2016

Nick Pompliano, who has been playing guitar for 10 years, teaches leads a group at the Guitar for Vets meeting on Oct. 14, 2016, in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU's Guitar For Vets provides harmony to veterans

This club helps veterans transition into civilian life and provides a place of community.

By Emma Sounart | October 17, 2016

The Trunk Space settles in with first official show in new building

The Trunk Space, which has existed since 2004, has found a new home at Grace Lutheran Church.

By Ian Dickinson | October 16, 2016

The Chamber Singers rehearse at the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium in preparation for their "Choral Expressions" concert on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Three in one: Three ASU choirs will showcase their talent in one diverse concert

With a mix of traditional, complex and upbeat music, the Concert Choir, Gospel Choir and Chamber Singers will perform all the diverse styles they have been working on for their joined concert on Oct.18.

By Karisma Sandoval | October 16, 2016

Brendan H. Connor, ASU assistant professor of Transborder Studies and student carrillonneur, plays the carillon in the basement of Old Main at the ASU Tempe campus.

What is the loudest yet best kept secret at ASU?

ASU's historic carillon is probably the University's loudest, yet best kept, secret.

By Carly Golding | October 16, 2016

Make way for the University's newest orchestra, ASU Philharmonia

The Philharmonia is the newest orchestra at ASU and will combine the talents of music majors and non-music majors at their inaugural concert on Oct. 6.

By Hayley Brand | October 5, 2016

ASU alumnus to bring a modern sound to classical piano music with concert, master class this week

Jai Jeffryes, an ASU alumnus who has recently released a new CD, will be performing a piano recital on Oct. 4 along with leading a master class about Relevance and Reach within the music industry.

By Marcella Baietto | October 4, 2016

The ASU Big Band poses for photo before last year's Big Band Blastoff on Oct. 6, 2015. The band will take the stage again this Tuesday to perform jazz works from the past and present.

ASU bands blast off with opening jazz concert

Two big bands at ASU kick off their performance season with a jazz concert that features historical and contemporary pieces.

By Kiya Gaskin | October 3, 2016

ASU Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Reherse

ASU wind bands will take a trip around the world with exclusive works

ASU wind bands will be performing a diverse collection of music that will feature many countries from all over the globe. The concert will showcase some of the most talented musicians that ASU has to offer at the Gammage Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27.

By Marcella Baietto | September 26, 2016

Local band Pro Teens is launching a national tour this Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.

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