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From Studio to Stage

Connecting dance, music and technology through creativity, collaboration and innovation.

Dance Music

Moving the Arts Forward

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology brings students, performers and audiences together through dance and music. Through our courses, performances and programs, students of every major follow their interests, collaborate with fellow artists and engage in creative work that explores new possibilities and connects communities across campus and beyond.

Upcoming Events

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Aug 14

Friday5:00 PM

Jazz Audition Clinic and Open Jam
Aug 17

Monday

Choir Auditions
Aug 17

Monday

Orchestra Auditions
Aug 18

Tuesday

Choir Auditions
Aug 18

Tuesday

Jazz Auditions
Aug 19

Wednesday

Choir Auditions

20+ Performance Groups

Choirs, bands, orchestras and dance companies for all experience levels.

50+ Events
Every Year

Live performances by choirs, bands, orchestras and dance companies.

60+ Courses
Available to You

Open to all majors. Many fulfill General Education Program requirements.

“[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

New Possibilities in Music

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Earn a Degree in Music Technology

Develop the skills to create, engineer and innovate in the future of music through technology, design and creative practice.

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Latest News

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.

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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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#wolfpack #powersoundofthesouth #marchingband #ncstate #packabroad

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Inspire Lifelong Performing

Your support helps NC State students continue learning, creating and performing through the arts. Gifts to the Department of Performing Arts and Technology provide opportunities for students to develop their skills, pursue their passions and prepare for careers as professional artists and innovators.
Join alumni and friends in investing in the next generation of performers through the Dance and Music Enhancement Funds.

Support Dance and Music
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