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From Studio to Stage

Where anyone can learn, create and experience dance and music.

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology is where NC State students of every major cultivate and explore their creative interests, no matter where they lead.

Through courses, programs, ensembles and performances, students develop as performers, creators and collaborators. They build entrepreneurial skills, explore innovative ways to enhance their art through technology and gain a deeper understanding of the theory, history and cultural significance of dance and music.

Whether you are a mover, musician, performing arts enthusiast or creative innovator, you will find opportunities to pursue your passions, collaborate with others and form lasting friendships through shared creative experiences at NC State.

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Dance at NC State

Explore all of our dance courses, events, and performance opportunities.

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Music at NC State

From music ensembles to our music technology major, discover how you get invovled.

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Upcoming Events

All Events
Aug 17

Monday

Choir Auditions
Aug 17

Monday

Orchestra Auditions
Aug 18

Tuesday

Choir Auditions
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Practice and Perform

Our dance companies, music ensembles, minor programs and affiliated student organizations are open to all students at NC State—regardless of major. Grow as a performing artist in a thriving music and dance community.

Perform with us
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Study With Us

Whether you want to earn a degree in music technology, take your study further with a minor, perform on stage or find a course that satisfies your major’s GEP requirements, we are here to help you follow your interests where they lead.

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The Power Sound of the South®

With more than 300 active members in the world’s most dangerous marching band—and thousands of alumni all over the world—our Wolfpack is strong.

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Attend a Performance

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology presents dozens of concerts annually, providing various affordable opportunities for students, families and local concertgoers to experience incredible live performances.

We hope to see you at a concert soon!

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“[The department] is genuinely one of the happiest communities I’ve ever been a part of. Everybody in the department is there because they care about making music with other people.”

Anna Lee, ’22

Founder and President, Music Theory Club
Minor in Flute Performance

What’s happening in our Department?

University College Celebrates A Decade of Discovery

As the 2025-26 school year winds down, University College (UC) is celebrating a Decade of Discovery, reflecting on all that it has offered students over the past 10 years while actively anticipating a future of further student exploration. 

Spring arrives at Wolf Plaza on main campus.

2025-26 Winner of Provost’s Award for High-Impact Experiential Learning Announced

NC State has announced that the Panoramic Dance Project, led by Associate Teaching Professor Christa Oliver, is the winner of the Provost’s Award for High-Impact Experiential Learning. Oliver and the Panoramic Dance Project were honored at the University Teaching Awards on Tuesday, April 21.

Thomas Reid shows off his red music technology t-shirt.

Howling Success: Thomas Reid

April’s Howling Success is a second-year student in the Music Technology major, who is excited to combine his passions for music and STEM while also helping a new program chart its course.

Connect With Us

At NC State, our student-performers come from every college on campus to perform in our dance companies, music ensembles, study music or arts entrepreneurship, and find their community.

Be a part of the NC State performing arts experience on social media.

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Musical Instrument Sale at North Carolina State University
Thinking about buying a piano, digital piano or violin? The NC State University Piano Sale is almost here! Schedule your private appointment May 14–16, 2026 and explore explore great selection and savings.
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Musical Instrument Sale at North Carolina State University Thinking about buying a piano, digital piano or violin? The NC State University Piano Sale is almost here! Schedule your private appointment May 14–16, 2026 and explore explore great selection and savings. Link in Our Bio

The Power Sound of the South is taking over Brazil! We are sending the heartbeat of Carter-Finley to the massive NC State vs. UVA game this fall, and we need your help to get every musician there. Let’s bring our legendary energy to the global stage and show the world what Wolfpack pride sounds like. Join us in making history!
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The Power Sound of the South is taking over Brazil! We are sending the heartbeat of Carter-Finley to the massive NC State vs. UVA game this fall, and we need your help to get every musician there. Let’s bring our legendary energy to the global stage and show the world what Wolfpack pride sounds like. Join us in making history! Link in our Bio #wolfpack #powersoundofthesouth #marchingband #ncstate #packabroad

Inspire Lifelong Performing

When you support the Department of Performing Arts and Technology, you’re providing resources that enable NC State students to continue learning and performing now and into the future, just like these Power Sound of the South® alumni.

Join our passionate alumni community in their commitment to the student-performers of NC State by making a gift to the Dance or Music Enhancement Funds.

Dance or Music Enhancement
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Flute performance minor and 2019-20 Toni Christine Masini Memorial Music Scholarship recipient Reece Neff, ’20, speaks with Mickie Masini, Toni’s mother, following the scholarship presentation at the ECU football game on Aug. 31. Photo by Dan Jahn.