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Feb 8, 2019

Miriam Bailey Gardner Music Scholarship

After Miriam Bailey Gardner was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, her husband Bill assembled a scrapbook of her life, so that their children would more fully understand Miriam’s personal and professional accomplishments. Bill learned much more about his wife’s early life, including the fact that her lifelong love of music was ignited while a student at…

Feb 5, 2019

Danseur Film Screening + Q&A on Saturday, February 23

We are excited to sponsor NuArts Productions DANSEUR Film Screening on Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 4  until 6:30 p.m. at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library at NC State University - 1070 Partners Way (First Floor Auditorium).

Jan 24, 2019

Inspired Echo: Faculty Dance on January 31

Dance faculty members from Health and Exercise Studies and Arts NC State join forces to present an evening of choreography surrounded by Vernon Pratt’s artwork on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the Gregg Museum of Art.

Jan 24, 2019

Musical Empowerment hosts annual showcase Feb. 9

The music department-affiliated student organization Musical Empowerment (ME) will host its annual showcase benefit concert on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. to raise money to support its mission. The group, which is the NC State chapter of a national organization, envisions a world in which music is a catalyst for all children to unlock their…

Jan 23, 2019

Saxophonist Joel Frahm gives free public master class on Feb. 1

Jazz saxophonist Joel Frahm will present a performance and master class on Feb. 1 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Named a rising star by Downbeat Magazine, Frahm is a regular of the New York City club circuit. The event is free an open to the public and will take place in Price Music Center room 101.

Jan 17, 2019

Jazz director travels to Alabama to coach All-State Jazz Band

The music department’s director of jazz studies, Wes Parker, travels to Birmingham on Thursday, Jan. 17 to direct one of three Alabama All-State jazz bands at the Alabama Music Educators Association annual conference.

Dec 18, 2018

Students travel to CMA Awards for music industry experience

At the end of October, CMA EDU chapter president Morgan Brown got an email about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Country Music Association’s annual awards show was coming up, and the NC State chapter’s student members were being invited to participate as volunteers. The words “once-in-a-lifetime” were enough to convince Brown, who shared the opportunity with…

Dec 17, 2018

New African American choir builds bridges to preserve and celebrate musical heritage

When the music department’s new African American Choral Ensemble begins rehearsing in the spring, its director Darrick King hopes to build a community where people from all different backgrounds, ways of life and ethnicities can appreciate, learn about and perform music from the African American culture.

Nov 30, 2018

12/8 Ladies in Red Fall Concert

Kick off the holiday season with the Ladies in Red a cappella group. The concert will feature new ladies, new songs and copies of their new album, & It Feels Like Home. Featuring a guest performance by Fusion Dance Crew.

Nov 30, 2018

12/6 Wind Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble I Holiday Concert

Get into the holiday spirit with the NC State Jazz and Wind Ensembles! Enjoy Christmas classics like "Sleigh Ride" and "Greensleeves," and go home humming your favorite festive tunes.