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Welcome to the music complex located in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts' School of Music, Dance and Theatre. This tour will offer you a glimpse into the world class facilities that our faculty and students use on a daily basis. Through the touryou will see "point of interests/hotspots" which provide additional information.
Contact Information
School of Music, Dance and Theatre Office of Academic Affairs: +1 (480) 965-5069, MDTAdmissions@asu.edu
Herberger Institute Admissions and Recruitment Office: +1 (480) 727-4757, HerbergerAdmissions@asu.edu
Herberger Institute Advising Services: +1 (480) 965-4495
Address
50 East Gammage Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
Credits
Narration: Jonice B, BMUS Performance (Music Theatre) | 360 images by Rebekah C. | Images by Tim T. and others.
Prototype Shop/Modeling Shop
CDN 53
The shop supports the manufacturing of the following:
• Different types of materials and processes from plastics and foams to metals.
• Full woodworking capabilities from traditional hardwoods to sheet goods.
• Complete welding and metal working capabilities including sheet metal forming.
• Plastic molding and vacuum forming using a wide range of plastics.
• Traditional manual metal milling and turning.
• 3-axis CNC Mill, 3-axis CNC router table with a vacuum bed, and CNC water jet.
• Mill-metals and hard plastics in both 2-D and 3-D.
• Router- wood, foam, plastics in both 2-D and 3-D.
• and 2-D water Jet- metals, stone, plastics and glass.
Herberger Institute Office of Student Success
CDS 101
The Herberger Institute Office of Student Success is situated in the College of Design South building. The Herberger Institute undergraduate advising team and the Student Engagement and Creative Career Services team are housed here. The Herberger Office of Student Success supports undergraduate students by providing various services ranging from: student advising, class enrollment, class overrides, medical withdrawals, internship and career resources and many other services.
Undergraduate students can make an appointment via phone, MyASU or in-person. The Herberger Institute has mandatory advising for all new students entering the University prior to enrollment in their first semester at ASU; this includes both first-year and transfer students. Students are assigned an advisor according to their major.
Administrative Office
CDN 162
Located in Design North, the administrative office for the Design School is where our full-time staff offices are located. This includes graduate student advising, business office, front desk, and more. Our offices are open Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, and close for the lunch hour from noon – 1pm.
Herberger Admissions and Recruitment Office
GHALL 127
Thank you for taking the time to tour the Herberger Institute facilities—we hope you enjoyed this virtual visit. Please feel free to contact us via email at HerbergerAdmissions@asu.edu or call 480-727-4757, if you have questions about the admission process or have questions about the Herberger Institute.
InnovationSpace
NOVUS 260
The InnovationSpace program provides students with a unique opportunity to complete a real-world project that prepares them for life. Teams of students from all majors spend one to two semesters researching, developing, and refining concepts by using the Integrated Innovation model of learning. This transdisciplinary program, with faculty from a variety of colleges, allows for students to learn new collaborative and creative skills from disciplines including design, business, and engineering.
Students learn how to approach problems that are not structured and do not have one obvious solution. The space in Novus gives students the ability to collaborate and protype their ideas. Projects range from creating a universal design for a hotel room, designing a trauma-informed school for the communities of South Mountain, and exploring the Circular Economy for Small Format Packaging. To explore all projects offered by InnovationSpace and to learn more please visit innovationspace.asu.edu.
MSIVD Studio
NOVUS 240
This multipurpose space is used for students to attend classes, lectures, and other events. Here students can display their work and deliver their own presentations to faculty, mentors, and more.
Prototype Shop/Modeling Shop
CDN 53
Adjacent to Red Square is the Model and Prototype Shop, one of the most popular features of The Design School and an incredible amenity exclusively for Design School students. The shop is designed to accommodate group, studio, and individual projects.
Design Lobby
Hello and thank you for your interest in The Design School at Arizona State University! This tour showcases some of the many amenities and features that all Design School students have access to on the Tempe campus.
Red Square
Basement
On the basement level of Design North is an indoor atrium known as “red square” because of the color of its stained concrete floor! This space is a popular location for exhibitions and reviews throughout the semester, including Super Pins, which feature the work of all first year students; the annual graphic design poster show; and the senior graphic design clock project, where students pick a social cause and build and design a clock that embodies that movement.
Design and Arts Library
CDN 153
The Design and Arts Library is situated right off the entrance in the Design North building. The library is staffed by professional librarians and student workers around the clock to assist visitors in navigating its resources. The Design and Arts Library holds over 50,000 items, including books, periodicals, CD-ROMs, video recordings and microforms related to design, architecture and landscape architecture, interior design, industrial design, and housing and planning. Known as one of the quieter and more secluded libraries on campus, it is a perfect location to escape and work on classwork and other projects.
The Bridge
Joining Design North and Design South is a lecture space we call “The Bridge.” This space is used for classes, formal lectures from visiting designers, events, and especially as a review space for student work. Along the walls, as in Red Square and Tall Hall, there are fabric corkboards where projects are displayed and students “pitch” their designs to firms and other design professionals. Also, the Bridge functions as a much cooler alternative to get between buildings during the hotter months in Arizona!
Lower Division Studios
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CDS 226
Tall Hall
Adjacent to the first and second year studios in Design South is Tall Hall, named for its high ceilings. This is an extended workspace for students with desks, comfortable chairs, and power for charging laptops and other devices. Additionally, Tall Hall serves as a presentation space for reviews, featuring a large digital monitor and pin-up walls. On the third-level of Tall Hall are graduate and advanced studios and a number of faculty offices. Lastly, the room features a model of Broadacre City, a concept of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Upper Division Studios
CDS 320
The graduate and advanced level studios are on the second floor of Design North and the third floor of Design South. These studios are often open, unwalled spaces that promote a sense of collaboration between major concentrations and different studio sections. Students usually have 24/7 access to these spaces with their SunCard, and have personal work stations and plotters available for student use.
Prototype Shop/Modeling Shop
CDN 53
All students who wish to work in the shop take an orientation that includes:
• Personal and Equipment Safety
• Rules and Regulations, Do’s and Dont’s
• Equipment Tour
• and One-on-One Training
Upper Division Studios
CDN 264/265
The graduate and advanced level studios are on the second floor of Design North and the third floor of Design South. These studios are often open, unwalled spaces that promote a sense of collaboration between major concentrations and different studio sections. Students usually have 24/7 access to these spaces with their SunCard, and have personal work stations and plotters available for student use.
Lower Division Studios
CDS 235
The second floor of Design South is home to the first and second year undergraduate studios. Known as “hot desks” these spaces are first-come first-serve and free to use for any intro-level students at the Design School. Unlike the “cold desks” which have locked drawers and are assigned to individual students in the advanced level studios, intro-level students are able to choose and share a locker for their supplies and materials. Students usually pair 2 to a locker, and there are a number of options in Design South on the second floor and basement levels.
Herberger Institute Design and Arts: NOVUS Gallery
Novus 101
Housed in the second floor of the NOVUS building, our research based Master of Science in Design and PhD in Design, Environment and Arts programs have dedicated office space for our students. Each student has their own desk and storage space to accommodate any need they have for the academic year. This office space also has breakout meeting rooms that can be used for meetings, interviews or group projects.
Mirabella Studio
Mirabella 101
The Mirabella 101 studio is located on the bottom floor of ASU's Mirabella building. This studio is open to promote a sense of collaboration between major concentrations and different studio sections. Students have 24/7 access to these spaces with their SunCard, and have personal work stations and plotters available for student use.
Gallery of Design
Known as both the Gallery of Design and the Design South Gallery, this formal gallery space is located on the first floor of Design South and acts as a breezeway between the greater ASU campus and the Design School classrooms and studios. Adjacent to the Gallery is the Herberger Institute Office of Student Success and the Biomimicry Center.
The Gallery of Design features exhibitions on architecture, industrial design, interior design, landscape architecture, and visual communication design. Changing exhibitions showcase top student work for each semester, faculty research and design projects.
Biomimicry Center
CDS 126
The Biomimicry Center on the first floor of Design South offers two graduate-level programs online, as well as an on-campus certificate. One of many innovative ASU centers on campus, the Biomimicry Center is a joint effort between Arizona State University and Biomimicry 3.8 consulting firm. Biomimicry is an emerging discipline that seeks to emulate nature’s strategies and principles to create sustainable solutions to human challenges.
By asking the question: “How would nature do this?”, biomimics around the world are creating products, processes, companies and policies that are well adapted to life on earth over the long haul. Examples include turbine blades designed like whale fins to reduce drag and stronger fiber optics produced like sea sponges. MSD and PhD Office Space
Novus 210
Master of Science in Design and PhD students are provided desk space in NOVUS 210 for their research and studies.
Print/Computer Lab
CDN 255/263
On the second floor of Design North are the Print and Computer labs. The Print Lab is accessible by Design students 24/7, and also has student staff available to assist with printing during set daytime hours throughout the week.
The Print Lab is able to provide large format printing of 24” and 36” wide sheets, perfect for poster design and exhibitions. They also have standard laser printers, 11x17” scanners, and Wacom tablets to check out for free. The computer lab is equipped with 55 Apple iMac computers that are kept up to date with the latest technology and software necessary for all Design studio classes.
For a full list of specs and updated hours, please refer to the Design School website, design.asu.edu.
Biomimicry Center
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CDS 126
The Biomimicry Center transcends traditional academic and institutional boundaries, engaging faculty, staff and students from numerous disciplines. Interdisciplinary partnerships include (but are not limited to) the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Sustainability, W. P. Carey School of Business, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, and School of Life Sciences.
Digital Lab
Basement
Located in the basement of Design South, the Digital Lab features 3D Printing, laser cutting machines, and large-format scanning. Unlike the Print Lab, the Digital Lab has set regular hours and students can only access the facilities by setting up an appointment. Students are able to work with staff onsite to learn how to operate the equipment and ensure their project is completed in a reasonable timeframe, as well as to the student’s specifications. For more detailed information, please visit the Design School website, design.asu.edu.
MSIVD Studio
Novus 230
The MSIVD studio space is a place for Innovation and Venture Development students to meet both in and out of class to work on their ventures. The space includes moveable tables, chairs, and dividers, which allow students to create their own work spaces in which they’ll meet with their founding teams. In addition to the open space, there are several breakout rooms for students to hold meetings.
Terrace Gallery
2nd Floor
Across from the Print Lab, there is a beautiful outdoor space that we call the Terrace Gallery. You may also hear it referred to by senior faculty as “Old Charlie’s,” because this used to be the location of Charlie’s Café, which is now on the first floor of Design North! The Terrace is a common space for student organization meetings and events, but it’s also a respite work and recreational space full of natural light and pleasant weather during the cooler months.
The School of Music, Dance and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University is widely recognized for preparing artists, scholars, visionaries and entrepreneurs to become creative leaders who transform society through their art. Please visit musicdancetheatre.asu.edu for more information.
Contact Information:
Herberger Institute Admissions and Recruitment Office HerbergerAdmissions@asu.edu, +1 (480) 727-4757
Prospective Undergrad and Graduate students:
Office of Academic Affairs
Music Inquiries: MDTAdmissions@asu.edu, +1 (480) 965-5069
Dance and Theatre Inquiries: Recruitment Coordinator: Nora Cherry, Nora.Cherry@asu.edu, +1 (480) 965-4206
School Address:
50 East Gammage Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
P: +1 (480) 965-5069
Credits: Narration: Jonice B, BMUS Performance (Music Theatre) | 360 images by Rebekah C. | Images by Tim T. and others.
EB2-94 is located in the east building, on the second floor of the basement. This space is utilized by the Musical Theatre area for rehearsals and studio classes, with easy backstage access to the Evelyn Smith Theatre.
This is the west wing of the music building, which was built 22 years after the east wing. The west wing is three stories tall, and each floor connects to the east wing through either Cowley lobby or the music library. On the first floor you will find Katzin Concert Hall and the Organ Hall,
The Music Computer Lab opened in 1992 when the ASU Herberger Institute School of Music doubled its existing facilities. Equipped with iMac computers, MIDI devices, recording equipment and specialized software, the lab functions as a tool for teachers to integrate digital technology into the classroom.
The Music Library spans the 3rd floor of both the east and the west wing, and is the largest music library in the Southwest. On the west side students can check out reference books, view up-to-date periodicals in their area of study, and use quiet study spaces and lounge chairs. On the east side, students can check out scores and use listening stations, with over 11,000 LP records and 13,000 CDs available. Computers and printers are conveniently accessed using a student ID card.
Reference Section
This area contains reference books, study/research aids, magazines, and many more things for students to use and check out. There are also quiet study areas and comfortable seating for students to study or hang out in.
Seating area
The Music Library contains lots of seating and tables for students to work and hang out.
Sheet Music/Audio
This area contains two floors and all of the sheet music and audio technologies for students to use or photocopy, as well as study areas.
The ASU Grady Gammage Auditorium is one of ASU's best-known and most beautiful landmarks. It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1964. This hall features 3-levels of seating for 3,000 audience members, and well-balanced acoustics that flow evenly to every seat. Performances include university Symphony Orchestra concerts, Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony concerts, and Choral Union performances, as well as touring Broadway shows and other special events.
ASU Music Therapy Clinic provides supervised pre-clinical experiences for our music therapy students with a variety of client populations providing a wealth of training experience. Students interact with community members by facilitating therapeutic music experiences under the guidance and supervision of experienced therapists. Clients include children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral and neurological needs seeking optimal quality of life through therapeutic music experiences.
Music Therapy Clinic
Students receive clinical opportunities to observe professional, board-certified music therapists in practice, as well as to work one-on-one or in a small group.
The therapy rooms are equipped with a variety of instruments, including pianos, guitars, electronic keyboards, a drum set, a variety of Orff instruments and percussion. There is also more specialized equipment available, such as the Feeltone and Waverider.
The piano practice rooms are reserved for students in a piano performance degree, and are each equipped with a grand piano and a beautiful window view. Students schedule times to use these practice rooms through the piano faculty, and access them with their ASU ID card. Some piano practice rooms offer extra space for collaborative pianists to rehearse with other musicians, including piano duets. We have on-site piano technicians that regularly service all of the pianos in the music buildings.
Performances in Katzin Concert Hall include faculty recitals, guest artist recitals, senior and graduate student recitals, and regular convocations, where students in the same area perform for each other. This hall seats 350, and boasts three pianos: a 9-foot American Steinway, 9-foot Hamburg Steinway, and a 9 1/2 foot Bosendorfer Imperial with 97 keys. Katzin is also equipped with audio recording, a projector, and live streaming capabilities, so your recital can be streamed live.
The Music Learning, Teaching and Therapy Lab is a flexible space where students in the Music Therapy and Music Learning and Teaching areas gather. The lab has a great collection of resources for students to check out that include method books, learning materials, and even a variety of instruments for group learning/therapy. This room is also used for collaboration and classes and houses a smart board.
The Evelyn Smith Music Theatre sits in the center of the east building and is accessible from Cowley Lobby. This theatre is used for percussion, jazz, and choir concerts, large survey courses, and of course, music theatre and opera productions. The music department holds 5 fully-staged productions a year, 2 of which are Music Theatre, 2 Opera, and 1 student-led production. The Music Theatre program also collaborates closely with local organizations such as the Phoenix Theatre.
Entrance From Cowley Lobby
There are two access points into the theatre on each side of the seating, conveniently located in Cowley Lobby.
Stage From Audience
View of the main part of the stage. The front part is removable when productions need the Orchestra Pit.
Backstage/Building Sets
Before shows, all of the sets are built by students and staff backstage and in the shop.
The Organ Hall is designed with the characteristics of a cathedral, featuring pew-style seating, a barrel-vaulted, dual radius ceiling to avoid echoes, and drapes to change the acoustics. The centerpiece of the Organ Hall is, of course, the organ. This organ is a Baroque 17th Century Dutch-style tracker-mechanical action instrument with 1,900 pipes, built in Tacoma, Washington by Paul Fritts. It was handcrafted for the music department and required 13,000 hours of individual labor.
Fritts Organ
You will even find Sparky's face in the gold filigree, just left of the center cluster of pipes.
Traeri Organ
In the back of the hall is a 1742 Traeri Organ with an original manual keyboard and only 1 replaced pipe. It is still used for period performances.
Great Acoustics
This hall is frequently used for singers and unaccompanied instruments for the resonant acoustics.
Cowley Lobby unites the east and west buildings. It creates easy access to ASU’s world class performance spaces: Katzin Concert Hall, Evelyn Smith Music theatre and Organ hall, as well as classrooms, practice rooms, studios and teaching spaces.
Lobby
The breezeway has a beautiful view of the water fountain and courtyard outside. Students enjoy eating lunch and socializing here.
Second Floor Balcony
Many people like to sit on the balcony to eat lunch and study with friends. It's also a great view to the lobby when there are events in the lobby.
The Front Office is your first stop if you have any needs or questions. Services include directions, key check-outs, and lost-and-found.
This is the exterior of the music building complex, also known as the "round birthday cake" and “flat sheet cake" buildings. The east building, or round birthday cake, was designed by Wesley Peters, the son-in-law of Frank Lloyd Wright. A special feature of this building is the round hallways you'll find inside. This wing hosts faculty studios, practice rooms, the music library, Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, and the Recital Hall.
The Recital Hall on the 5th floor is a space for classes, lectures, jazz combo performances, and student recitals. This hall is equipped with audio recording, a projector, and live-streaming, so your recital can be easily recorded and shared live with friends and family. The hall seats 125 and the stage is close to the audience, providing a personal touch. Through doors in the back of the hall you will find a small outdoor patio, which is great for receptions.
Audience Point of View
View of the stage from the back of the audience.
Outdoor Reception Area
Great place to enjoy food and friends after finishing a performance.
The Music Building houses over 70 locking practice rooms such as these on the first floor. Practice rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis, and are limited to music students. Each room is equipped with a music stand and chair, a table, a mirror, and a piano. Specialty practice rooms for percussionists, piano majors, and jazz majors are also available, located in different parts of the building.
The ASU Herberger Institute School of Music Jazz Complex consists of two faculty studios, a teaching assistant studio, two combo rehearsal rooms and a practice room for transcriptions and play-alongs. The complex houses Ravenscroft Hall, a large jazz rehearsal hall featuring a seven-foot Yamaha Diskklavier and the JazzBird Electronic Studio, which includes a fully equipped digital recording facility and an extensive MIDI lab.
There are 4 Electronic Music Studio spaces in the music building. These are devoted to the study of electronic elements in musical composition, and are well-equipped with music technology and software. The studios are specially designed with optimal acoustical conditions, including floating floors, double-block walls, double windows, and soundproofed doors.
Here is one of 3 Electronic Piano Labs used for piano instruction in group settings. The lab is equipped with an instructor teaching station and 12-14 student stations, where each student can practice their piano skills while learning from the teacher. This room is used for Class Piano courses as well as Music Prep classes for community members.
The Music Academic Affairs and Admissions office exists to support students through their whole program of study. Services include facilities tours, application questions, course change requests, and completing graduation requirements.
Thank you for taking the time to tour the Herberger Institute facilities—we hope you enjoyed this virtual visit. Please feel free to contact us via email at HerbergerAdmissions@asu.edu or call 480-727-4757, if you have questions about the admission process or have questions about the Herberger Institute.