Celebrate Electronic Music

Discover the diverse range of music made possible by technology and human creativity!

Supported by Arizona State University’s Popular Music program

Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts

All activities are happening Saturday and Sunday.

ASU Popular Music Degree Program Table
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Central El Río
Interested in a career in the modern music industry? Speak to ASU professors about their groundbreaking degree program designed for the 21^st-century musician.

Craft: Music Lab
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Create digital music on your mobile device that you can take to the beat-making workshop in Event Room 2!

Photo Booth
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.

Demonstration: ASU School of Arts, Media, and Engineering Projects
10:15–11:00 a.m.
Central El Río
Join staff and students from the ASU School of Arts, Media, and Engineering’s Wearable Music course as they discuss their innovative educational program and demonstrate their array of interactive, digital, algorithm-based instruments.

Instrument Spotlight: Modular Synthesizer
10:15–11:00 a.m.
Central El Río
Experiment with electronic sounds on a modular synthesizer similar to the one in our United States / Canada Gallery.

Performance: Anthony Obr
11:30 a.m.–noon
North El Río
Listen to innovative sounds from modular synthesizers with a performance from musician Anthony Obr.

Instrument Spotlight: Active Shoulder Rest
12:15–12:45 p.m.
Central El Río
Explore amplification with a modified electronic shoulder rest for the violin.

Workshop: AZ Beat Lab
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Create your own music! Learn the fundamentals of beat making, sampling, and live performance with the AZ Beat Lab.

Gallery Tour: Rich Walter
2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
United States / Canada Gallery
Learn more about MIM’s collection of rare electronic instruments with curator Rich Walter as he guides a brief tour and illustrates pivotal moments in the history of amplified and electric music.

Performance: ASU Popular Music Student Showcase
3:15–4:00 p.m.
North El Río
Hear students from ASU’s Popular Music program perform high-caliber digital music on synthesizers and using live and interactive sound design.

Programming is subject to change.

Weekend Extras Available for Purchase

Lunch at Café Allegro
Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.

Shop the Museum Store
Visit the Museum Store books, instruments, and music reflecting the lively energy and sunny spirit of Spain.

Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.