FAQs

How many productions does the Lyric Opera Theatre perform each year?

• The Lyric Opera Theatre stages four full productions each year. 
• Two of the productions are from the musical theatre repertory and two are drawn from the operatic repertory.

How many practice rooms do you have?

• 66 general practice rooms with pianos and mirrors.
• 10 practice rooms with grand pianos reserved for piano performance majors.
• 7 practice rooms reserved for percussion majors.

How many degrees do you offer?

• 26 degrees from Baccalaureate degrees to the Doctor of Musical Arts.
• Music Education concentrations include strings, instrumental music, choral/general music and jazz.
• The only Music Therapy undergraduate and graduate degrees in the region.

What are the performing opportunities?

• All music majors participate in ensembles each semester.
• Many music majors are members of community choruses and orchestras in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
• The School of Music offers a wide variety of ensembles.  In addition to our orchestras, choirs and bands, our ensembles include Mariachi groups, a gamelan orchestra, a steel drum band, a marimba ensemble and an African drumming group.  All ensembles perform several times each semester both on campus and in the community.
• The orchestras, bands and choirs often participate in major festivals and conferences across the country.
• We have many chamber music groups in which all music majors are welcome to participate.

Can I participate in music ensembles if I am not a music major?

• Many ensembles are open to all university students by audition. Check our auditions page for more information: herbergercollege.asu.edu/students/current/auditions.php.