Student Organizations

Students at NC State pursue their diverse musical interests through our courses and the affiliated student organizations that we support. Getting involved in music is as easy as attending an interest meeting or reaching out to learn more about a club.

Whether you’re looking for a chance to perform with a group or to learn more about a specific topic with likeminded friends, there’s a student organization waiting for you. If there’s not, we can help you start one!

I will never forget my first time singing with [Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir]. I found more than a singing group, I found a family. Joining was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made at State.
Tirrezz Hudson
B.A. psychology, ’21

Rush Mu Beta Psi

NC State is home to the alpha chapter of Mu Beta Psi, a gender-inclusive national honorary music fraternity with a focus on service.

Mu Beta Psi was founded at NC State in 1925. The fraternity provides fellowship for campus musicians, and engages in service activities for the music department and music-related nonprofits.

Check the department events calendar for rush activities and other events throughout the year, and follow them on Instagram @mubetapsi_alpha.

Performing organizations

There are six student-run a cappella groups at NC State, a student-run gospel choir, a traditional Scottish bagpipe band, and a group that gathers once a week to jam in Price Music Center. Groups that require auditions to join will promote their audition dates on their social media channels, so be sure to follow them for details.

Image of a group of a cappella performers singing on stage. One of them is vaulting over the back of another.

Acappology

Acappology is NC State’s original co-ed a cappella group, founded in 1994. They pride themselves on their unique arranging style and cover a broad array of musical styles. They are continually seeking strong new voices. Throughout the year they develop new music, and perform throughout the community.

All Music People

All musicians and aspiring musicians are welcome to join All Music People (AMP). In this club you will be able to network, practice, learn new instruments, and just jam together. It is a very chill environment and a wonderful community that accepts everyone.

Chordination

Chordination A Cappella fosters an environment that is both inclusive and supportive, emphasizing the importance of diversity, cohesion, and community. The purpose of Chordination A Cappella is to arrange, learn, and perform a cappella music, with a focus on competitions.

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Grains of Time

Grains of Time is NC State’s music department-sponsored male a cappella group. The Grains have been part of NC State’s campus life for more than 50 years and have a loyal following on campus and throughout the state. They create a performance style that lends itself to both excellent musicianship and showmanship.

Jawaani

Jawaani is NC State’s premier fusion Acapella Group. At Jawaani, we strive to create a fun yet professional atmosphere for students to come together and immerse in learning/creating fusion music. Throughout the year, we perform in exhibitions and events with the ultimate goal of competing.

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Ladies in Red

The Ladies in Red are NC State’s all-female a cappella group, established in 1993. The Ladies work to empower and inspire others through song. Singing music from various genres, the Ladies are made up of diverse women with different majors and musical backgrounds.

Image of a bagpipe player with other bagpipers in the background.

Pipes and Drums

Pipes and Drums is a traditional Scottish bagpipe band founded in 1968. The band continues the long tradition of students and community members performing for community events, ceremonies and Celtic events throughout the area. In addition to performing, the award winning band competes in many highland games across the southeastern United States.

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Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir

Uninhibited Praise is a student-run choir performing spirituals, African spirituals, anthems, contemporary and African-American gospel music. Through its soulful interpretation of gospel music, Uninhibited Praise moves audiences spiritually and creates community across racial, cultural and economic boundaries.

Image of a co-ed a cappella group singing together.

Wolfgang

Wolfgang is a co-ed a cappella group created to build exceptional musical experiences. We sing a variety of pieces that aim to foster creativity, while building a unified sound and a close knit dynamic. We strive to promote personal growth, incite originality, and foster a diverse group of individuals with a common love for music.

Check out music by some of our a cappella groups on our NC State A Cappella Spotify playlist!

Music interest organizations

In addition to our performing student organizations, we have a wide variety of affiliated groups dedicated to other music-related interests, such as the music industry, teaching or hip hop. Reach out or follow them on social media for more information.

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CMA EDU

CMA EDU is the Country Music Association’s college outreach and business development program. Its primary focus is to educate college students on career opportunities within the music and entertainment industries through guest speakers, and community projects.

Mu Beta Psi

Mu Beta Psi is a National Honorary Musical Fraternity founded at NC State in 1925. We provide service to the NC State Music Department and fundraise for non-profit music organizations. The members of Mu Beta Psi are united by a common love for music and a desire to promote it to the surrounding community.

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Musical Empowerment

Through free, one-on-one music lessons, Musical Empowerment nurtures meaningful relationships between college mentors and children in under-served communities based on a shared love of music and learning that build a foundation of confidence, creativity and self-discipline to create successful individuals.

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Music Theory Club

The Music Theory Club meets weekly to explore topics relating to music theory and aural skills. It is a place for theory enthusiasts to gather and share information they find interesting, and to improve skills relating to these topics through discussions, exercises, and activities. Musicians of all levels of experience are welcome.

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The Underground

The purpose of The Underground (formerly The Hip-Hop Project) is to educate, inspire, and create collaboration between all lovers of Hip-Hop and the culture that surrounds it. This organization shall create a sense of community as well as a platform for people who wish to express themselves–in absolutely any way they choose.

Resources for Student organizations

Student Leadership and Engagement

Student Organization Resource Library