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Kleiankina Named Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient

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Nov 25, 2019

In profile: Lindsey Wilson

Alby Rose Marching Band Scholarship Name Lindsey Wilson Major Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Instrument I started playing the alto saxophone in sixth grade, making this my eighth year on my instrument. Ensemble I have loved every moment with the NC State marching band so far. Getting to create amazing music with over 360 other musicians… 

Mar 19, 2019

Kleiankina prepares celestial-themed recital for ACCelerate Festival in April

The stars, moon and planets have captivated humanity since our earliest records of civilization. Bone sticks marked to track the phases of the moon were discovered in Africa and Europe and date back possibly as long ago as 35,000 BC. So it’s no wonder that, as we evolved and began to express ourselves through the… 

Nov 14, 2018

Student composer wins Creative Artist Award with North Carolina-inspired piece

Studies have shown that music helps strengthen memory skills in children and adults. According to the Children’s Music Workshop, linking familiar songs to new information can help imprint that information on the brain. For Noah Baldwin, inventing melodies to memorize patterns in games wasn’t just a useful memory tool, but the origin of his passion for composing music. 
Image of a scholarship recipient receiving an award from the donors who endowed the scholarship.

Nov 14, 2018

Scholarship recipient carries on proud family saxophone tradition

Playing the saxophone is in Dylan Misenheimer’s blood. Counting him, there are six saxophonists in his family. For as long as he can remember, they’ve gotten together as an ensemble around the holidays to perform together. 
High school students take the field with the marching band at halftime.

Oct 15, 2018

Band Day draws record-breaking 500-plus high school students

The music department hosted its largest-ever high school Band Day on Sept. 8, with more than 500 high school students in attendance. Participants spent a day immersed in the experience of marching with a Division I collegiate band, including a morning rehearsal and lunch with the NC State Marching Band, tickets to the football game and a half-time performance on the field at Carter-Finley Stadium. 

Apr 18, 2018

Celebrating the Achievements of the NC State Dance Program Students

We are honored to have not only incredible dancers at NC State, but also incredible student dancers. We would like to highlight some of those students for special achievements. Daniela Patiño-Zabaleta Daniela is sophomore majoring in business administration and is planning to minor in both arts entrepreneurship and Portuguese. She is a member of the Panoramic… 
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Sep 18, 2017

Lara Downes Shares Perspective on American Music

At a special lecture on the morning of Monday, September 18, musical artist Lara Downes spoke to a room full of students about her journey through reconnecting to American Music, with a special focus on Leonard Bernstein’s influence. The lecture was presented as a facilitated conversation led by Jackson Cooper of Chamber Music Raleigh.  … 

Mar 20, 2017

Performing Artist Award Competition Coming Up!

Application deadline: April 1, 2017, 11:59 PM Audition date: April 12, 2015, 6:30 PM, Price Music Center, Room 110 The 2017 Arts NC State Performance Award auditions will be held as an open-to-public performance on April 12th at 110 Price Music Center.  Participants will be evaluated based on their preparation, artistry and stage presence. The winner… 

May 24, 2016

NC State Chorale Completes Successful Tour of Ireland

The North Carolina State University Chorale returned on May 16, 2014, from a successful concert tour of Ireland, including performances in Dublin, Galway, and Killarney.   Performing highlights of the trip included an afternoon concert at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, located in the heart of Dublin, a concert for a standing-room only audience at St. Mary’s… 

Apr 12, 2016

Kleiankina Named Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient

Dr. Olga Kleiankina has been named as a recipient of NC State’s Outstanding Teacher Award for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. Selected by the Senior Class Council, Kleinakina receives a cash award and is eligible to receive the Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Alumni Distinguished Professor Award.