Arizona State University's music facilities include: Jazz Complex, Music Library, Organ Hall, Concert Hall and Recital Hall. The School of Music presents 800+ recitals and concerts each year. Academic college: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. This program likely focuses on the social, historical, and global contexts of music.

Career options in musicology, ethnomusicology, cultural studies, arts administration, music journalism, media research, and roles requiring an understanding of music within broader cultural contexts.

Arizona State University (Tempe Campus) is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation and is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. ASU's historic and largest campus, Tempe is home to hundreds of degree programs, first-rate research facilities and big sporting events. It feels like an energetic city of its own. The program is within the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, benefiting from excellent music facilities and a vibrant performance environment, with a specific focus on music within cultural contexts.