About
We're here to help you continue performing, listening, creating and connecting.
Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Performing Arts and Technology is to provide an environment where all NC State students have opportunities to develop skills and knowledge, which prepare them for a lifetime of arts engagement and a variety of careers. We cultivate this environment through excellence in teaching, performance, service, outreach and creative and scholarly work in arts entrepreneurship, dance, music and music technology.
Our Goals
- Promote belonging and well-being in an accessible, student-centered environment through arts entrepreneurship, dance, music and music technology.
- Cultivate an understanding of artistic concepts and processes through investigation, innovation and collaboration.
- Create a dynamic department through impactful artistic and scholarly activity.
- Serve as a cultural resource through performances, scholarship, partnerships and other programming with the university and community.
20+ Performance Groups
Our performance courses and student organizations offer opportunities for all NC State students plus some community members.
50+ Concerts
Every Year
Don’t miss our a cappella groups, choirs, dance companies, a cappella groups, concert bands, jazz bands and orchestras performing several times each year in Stewart Theatre.
60+ Courses
Available to You
All of our courses are open to any student at NC State regardless of their major, and many will satisfy your GEP requirements. Follow your interests where they lead.
“[The department] is one of the beautiful facets of NC State University that make this place feel like home.”
Riley Stephenson, ’21
Vocal performance minor, pictured above
Get to know the Department of Performing Arts and Technology
Quick links
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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May 8
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
May 8
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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