NC State Music

Mar 15, 2019

Department of Music launches new alumni magazine

The music department launched its official alumni magazine, Wolf Tones in late February. The goal for the magazine is to provide a valuable resource for alumni to keep in touch and stay informed about NC State’s music programs. If you consider yourself an alumnus of the Department of Music or its ensembles and did not receive…

Three students stand looking down at a piano keyboard together.

Feb 15, 2019

Students start club to broaden opportunities for study of music theory

When flute performance minor Anna Lee completed the music theory courses at NC State, she wanted more and she wasn’t alone. She and her classmates approached their professor Dr. Tom Koch to ask how they could continue to explore and learn more about the language of music outside of the classroom. Koch was speechless when Lee…

A group of college students and children pose together for a photo after a recital.

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 unique…

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.

Wes Parker introduces student soloists during a jazz concert

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.

A group of students pose together in Nashville with a concert stage in the background.

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 the…

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.

A row of singers perform, wearing red and black

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.

Photo of a group of male singers performing with the choir wearing tuxedos and snapping their fingers.

Nov 27, 2018

12/7 Enjoy sounds of the season with the NC State choirs

Celebrate the holidays and the end of the fall semester with the NC State Choirs! Enjoy holiday classics and audience sing-along carols with your family and friends.