Now in its 15th year, ASU’s PRISMS Festival continues its mission of promoting contemporary music to a wider audience. This year’s festival presents several world and Arizona premieres, as well as the winner of our 2026 call for scores, and music by ASU faculty and students. The program includes a wide variety of genres and performance practices, ranging from acousmatic works to chamber music, from electronic improvisation to works that incorporate performance art.

All events are free and open to the public.


Performances by: 

Arizona Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME)
Kodachrome Saxophone Quartet
Lotus Saxophone Quartet
ASU Brass Ensemble
Herberger String Quartet

Festival Schedule

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Guest composer talks and roundtable. 
7:30–9:00 Concert 1. Katzin Concert Hall.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

2:00–3:00 Concert 2. Katzin Concert Hall.
7:30–9:30 Concert 3. Katzin Concert Hall.

Getting here:

Arizona State University Music Building: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tGjRSGrbBgYLSkuJ7

Katzin Hall: https://app.mappedin.com/map/66833b618d6e78000b7f324c?floor=m_86f01ba155d8fd18&location=s_e07ec86ec60c9857