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

Our courses and programs empower students to evolve as performers, cultivate entrepreneurial skills, explore innovative methods to elevate their art through technology and acquire knowledge of the theory, history, and cultural importance of dance and music.

Whether you’re a mover, musician, performing arts enthusiast or innovator, your artistic passions will thrive at NC State.

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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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

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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Find Your Pack

Join one of more than a dozen student organizations devoted to dance or music—both performing and non-performing. Explore your interests with fellow students as you make life-long memories and friends.

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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. 

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.

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.

Archive of Past Performances and Stories

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100 Years of Music Celebration

April 26, 2026

Dance Sharing Concert

April 23, 2026│ 7 p.m. │ Stewart Theatre

NC State Chorale Spring Concert

April 23, 2026 │ 7:30 p.m. │ Stewart Theatre

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.

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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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The Power Sound of the South is going abroad! Help send our marching band to Brazil for the Wolfpack vs. UVA game this fall. Let’s show the world our spirit. Join the mission to represent the Pack! #NCState #Wolfpack

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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