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Department of Performing Arts and Technology

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Whether looking for a beginner course or hoping to build upon a pre-existing interest, The Department of Performing Arts and Technology is here to help you incorporate music and dance studies into your NC State experience.

Major Degree

Music Technology (B.S.)

The Music Technology degree prepares you to develop new technologies for the music industry and related sectors by combining music training with interdisciplinary study in electrical engineering, computer engineering, design, and arts entrepreneurship.

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minor Programs

Learn about our minor programs

Arts Entrepreneurship Minor

The minor in Arts Entrepreneurship introduces you to a variety of methods to plan, execute and sustain an arts or arts-related venture.

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Dance Minors

Our two dance minors give you the option to study dance as a performer and choreographer or gain a broader understanding of the art form.

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Music Minors

Through our two music minors, you can choose whether to pursue a focused study of your instrument or explore music more broadly.

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Interested in adding or changing your degree path?

The Change of Degree Application (CODA) is NC State’s centralized resource for adding or changing majors. Undergraduate degree-seeking students at NC State may use the CODA resource in their MyPack Portal to apply to the music technology degree program.

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Other academic Programs

Beginner Classes

If you’re interested in learning to play an instrument, improving your vocal techniques or understanding the fundamentals of music theory, we offer several courses perfectly suited to student musicians just starting out.

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Dance Companies

Work with professional artists and train in a wide range of dance styles as you focus on performance, the choreographic process and dance-making. Each company is a course that you can repeat for credit. Admission is open by audition.

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Music Ensembles

Do something you love, continue your artistic development, and be a part of our thriving music community when you enroll in an NC State music ensemble. Each ensemble is a course that you can repeat for credit. Admission for most ensembles is open by audition.

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Audition for a Dance Company or Music Ensemble

Join your Pack! Review the audition requirements for each of our performance groups and save room in your course schedule for dance or music.

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Upcoming Events

All Events
Nov 06

Wednesday6:00 PM

Transcending Boundaries: The Art of Piano Virtuosity
Nov 06

Wednesday7:30 PM

Jazz Lab Band and Studio Band Fall 2024 Concert
Nov 07

Thursday7:30 PM

Sound Wave

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NC State Jazz Lab Band and Studio Band Fall 2024 Concert

November 6, 2024 β”‚ 7:30 p.m. β”‚ Stewart Theatre 
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Greatest β€œHits!”: Percussion in the Spotlight

November 10, 2024 β”‚ 4 p.m. β”‚ Stewart Theatre 
piano

Transcending Boundaries: The Art of Piano Virtuosity

November 6, 2024 β”‚ 6 p.m. β”‚ Price Music Center, Room 110 

Happening in our Department

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Celebrating 100 Years of Music

This school year, NC State is celebrating the rich history and tradition of its music program, now named the Department of Performing Arts and Technology, that spans the past century. Written by Andrew Schnittker. 

The NC State Choral Artists Prepare for PERSISTENCE

β€œThe mountain winds bless the forests with love. They touch every tree, not one is forgotten.” -John Muir The NC State Choral Artists and the NC State Chorale will present PERSISTENCE, an innovative concert of modern choral music that connects ecological and social issues through the prism of perseverance.Β  The concert features exciting, cutting-edge music by living… 

Student Percussionist Receives NC State’s Largest Music Scholarship

Jason Fogelsonger is named the 2024-2025 recipient of the Toni Masini Memorial Scholarship. 

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At NC State, our student-performers come from every college on campus to perform in our dance companies, music ensembles, study music or arts entrepreneurship, and find their community.

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For 100 years, music has united NC State students across all disciplines and perspectives, fostering a dynamic community driven by shared interests and passions. β€οΈπŸΊπŸ’―πŸŽ‰πŸŽΌ

Throughout the `24-25 academic year, the Department of Performing Arts and Technology will celebrate 100 years of music!

Come along with us as we highlight the history of music at NC State with a packed schedule of performances and ways for you to get involved. #NCStateMusic100

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For 100 years, music has united NC State students across all disciplines and perspectives, fostering a dynamic community driven by shared interests and passions. β€οΈπŸΊπŸ’―πŸŽ‰πŸŽΌ Throughout the '24-25 academic year, the Department of Performing Arts and Technology will celebrate 100 years of music! Come along with us as we highlight the history of music at NC State with a packed schedule of performances and ways for you to get involved. #NCStateMusic100