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Nov 9, 2017

Raleigh Civic Symphony at NC State to Host an Afternoon of American Classical Music 11/19

For most of us, “classical music” brings to mind works of the quintessential European composers – the Beethovens, Bachs, the Mozarts. Yet, American contributions to the genre are just as deserving of attention. In this vein, the Raleigh Civic Symphony at NC State directed by Dr. Peter Askim will spotlight American works on November 19th with… 

Oct 30, 2017

Dance Program Fall Concert 2017

For Immediate Release October 30, 2017 The NC State Dance Program, one of the six programs of Arts NC State, will present its annual fall concert in Stewart Theatre inside Talley Student Union on Thursday, Nov. 16 and Friday, Nov. 17. The Dance Program Fall Concert features NC State students in all majors –– ranging from biochemistry to… 

Oct 26, 2017

NCSU Music Department to host SoJam A Capella Festival This Weekend

The Price Music Center will be buzzing this weekend with A Capella enthusiasts from all over the nation coming together for the annual SoJam A Cappella Festival. The event is one part intensive, one part competition, and another part celebration. Interactive A Capella workshops will be held throughout the weekend on the NCSU campus, covering… 

Oct 23, 2017

Sitarist Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury to Give Lecture-Recital as part of PMC Series 11/14

New York based sitarist Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury will return to the Triangle area to give a lecture and performance for NCSU Students and the Raleigh Community on November 14th, 2017. Joining him will be Uchhal Banerjee, an accomplished tabla player and exponent of the Farrukhabad gharana playing style. The event is part of the ongoing PMC (Price… 

Oct 9, 2017

How Dance Can Help Students in STEM Disciplines

The article was initially published on the NC State News page on Oct. 9, 2017. A new research, co-authored by dance director Tara Mullins, shows that dance helps students be more creative in problem-solving and access a more diverse group of people –– all help students incorporate multiple viewpoints when tackling academic challenges   For Immediate Release… 

Oct 5, 2017

Three Dance Program Students Received Arts NC State Awards

Congratulations to the three outstanding NC State Dance Program students for receiving the Arts NC State awards for performing and choreographing dance works at NC State in the following nominations: Performing Artist Award: • Gini Brown, the NCSU Dance Company member • Danyale Calhoun, the Panoramic Dance Project member Creative Artist Award: • Gini Brown, the Dance Composition class student • Raine Conti, the… 

Oct 3, 2017

NCSU Jazz Ensemble I Hosting Frank Sinatra Themed Recital

On the evening of October 20th, the NCSU Jazz Ensemble I will take audience members back in time for a Frank Sinatra and Rat Pack themed concert The show, which will bring The Rat Pack and The Wolf Pack together, marks the first time the NCSU Jazz Band will pay homage to the legendary jazz… 

Sep 27, 2017

Innovative Projects Present at ACCelerate Festival

  The article was initially published on the NC State News page on Sept. 27, 2017. The NC State Dance Program and the Virtual MLK Project take the stage in Washington, D.C. next month at a three-day festival showcasing innovative university projects that combine art, science and humanities to address global challenges. The 15 universities of the Atlantic… 

Sep 22, 2017

Toni Christine Masini Scholarship Awarded to Victoria Pediaditakis

The Toni Christine Masini Scholarship was formally presented to Victoria Pediaditakis on Saturday, September 16th during the halftime show at the NCSU vs. Furman football game. The Masini scholarship was established to preserve the memory of Toni Christine Masini, a young woman with exceptional leadership skills and a ‘Commitment to Excellence’ through God, family, friends, academics… 

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.  …