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Nov 25, 2019

Marching band alumni reconnect during Red and White Week

Power Sound of the South alumni celebrated Red and White Week by coming home to tailgate and march during the homecoming football game with their former bandmates, current band members, and in some cases, the several generations of band alumni in between.  On Nov. 8 and 9, the Department of Music hosted a reunion of… 

Nov 13, 2019

Connecting Students and Engaging Communities at the Dance Program Fall Concert

Art provides us with opportunities to create and connect with each other. This year, the annual Dance Program Fall concert is serving as a crossroads for past students and current dancers to connect through dance, service, and mentorship. 

Oct 24, 2019

Dancing Through Life: How Dance Program Alumni Are Staying Involved After Graduation

Take a look at how Dance Program alumni are staying involved after graduation! 

Sep 26, 2019

Meet the New Dance Company Members

Nerves and excitement filled the dance studio last month as both academic dance companies held auditions for the 2019-2020 school year. After much thought and consideration, we are thrilled to welcome seven talented dancers to our companies this year! These new members are already hard at work learning new pieces and preparing for the upcoming Fall Concert. Learn more about them below! 

Photo of a donor congratulating a student recipient of the scholarship they endowed.

Sep 10, 2019

Masini scholar leads the Pack on the field, in the concert hall and beyond

The Department of Music’s prestigious Toni Christine Masini Memorial Scholarship was presented to Reece Neff, ‘20, on Saturday, Aug. 31 during halftime of the football game versus East Carolina University. The Masini scholarship – the largest music scholarship offered at NC State – is awarded each year to one student who exemplifies academic and musical excellence,… 

Sep 6, 2019

Announcing the 2019-20 PMC Lecture Series

The Price Music Center (PMC) Lecture Series – open to students and the public – brings music scholars and musicians from different cultures to campus to share their music in performance, and speak on how this music came into being and how it fits and functions within a given society. The PMC Series has presented… 

Photo of three violin students performing with the symphony.

Aug 7, 2019

Audition for an ensemble!

Auditions for our 20+ ensembles take place during the first two weeks of classes. Click here for more details and to sign up.  Have questions? Join us on Aug. 21 at 4:00 pm in Price Music Center room 110 for an informal info session with our ensemble directors! 

High school students take the field with the marching band at halftime.

Jul 24, 2019

Registration is now open for March with the Pack on Sept. 7

High school marching band students are invited to March with the Pack on Saturday, Sept. 7 during the Western Carolina game. The NC State Department of Music’s annual band day drew over 500 high school students last year for an immersive, unforgettable experience performing on the field at Carter Finley Stadium. Registration is now open for… 

Jul 24, 2019

NC State choirs to perform at Carnegie Hall

The NC State choirs are going to Carnegie Hall! The trip is open to current NC State choir students and NC State alumni who participated in choir while attending the university. 

Apr 30, 2019

Auditions: What to Expect & How to Prepare

As we close out another awesome year with the State Dance Company and the Panoramic Dance Project, we are sad to see our seniors go, but we are looking forward to having new men and women join our amazing dance companies. Whether you are considering auditioning for the State Dance Company or the Panoramic Dance Project, here is what to expect and how to prepare.