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Department of Music

A large group of student-musicians in matching outfits holding their instruments

Jan 9, 2023

The Performance of a Lifetime

The NC State Jazz Orchestra was the first collegiate ensemble from North Carolina invited to perform at the Midwest Clinic, the world's largest instrumental music education conference. 

Alyssa McInnis and Emily Southard in their red graduation robes, sitting in the stands of Carter Finley Stadium

May 16, 2022

‘Whatever You Need, I’m There’ — Meet #NCState22 Best Friends Emily and Alyssa

Brought together by the saxophone section, best friends reminisce on their time in Carter-Finley Stadium. 

Musicians perform on risers during a jazz orchestra concert.

Apr 12, 2022

NC State Jazz Orchestra invited to perform at Midwest Clinic

The NC State Jazz Orchestra has been invited to perform at the 76th annual Midwest Clinic international band and orchestra conference, which will take place in Chicago in December. This is the first time a collegiate ensemble from North Carolina will perform at the conference. 

Daniela Gaudete sits between two producers in front of computer and recording equipment in a studio

Mar 15, 2022

Building a music business

Arts entrepreneurship alumna Daniela Gaudete '20 is building a strong and sustainable foundation for a music career in her home country of Colombia, using the skills and perspective shifts she acquired at NC State. 

Laura Dugan stands on a ladder in uniform with her hands raised. A crowd of fans wearing red and white is behind her in the stands.

Mar 11, 2022

Rising through the ranks

Music performance minors Laura Dugan and Samer Issa step into leadership roles with NC State ensembles and internationally recognized drum and bugle corps. 

arts entrepreneurship book cover

Feb 24, 2022

Shaping how we train arts entrepreneurs

Arts entrepreneurship faculty around the world finally have a dedicated pedagogy to use in their classrooms. Teaching Professor Gary Beckman, director of entrepreneurial studies in the arts, has written a textbook—The New Arts Entrepreneur—for arts students from all disciplines who want to learn the skills to build and sustain arts-related ventures.