Department of Performing Arts and Technology

The NC State marching band gets ready to perform.

Oct 14, 2024

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.

Jun 12, 2024

Benkert Named DPAT Department Head

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology (DPAT) is ready to march forward under new permanent leadership.

State Chorale in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican after singing at Mass. Photo credit: Patrick Fargier

May 28, 2024

NC State Chorale Performs in Italy

Just a day after helping usher the spring 2024 class of NC State graduates into the world, members of the NC State Chorale packed their bags and headed across the pond to showcase their talents on a global scale.

Layla El-Khoury's 'Force of Flows' demonstrates the process and impact of stream bank erosion through dance.

Apr 10, 2024

Dance Your PhD: NC State Grad Student Layla El-Khoury Awarded for Educational Dance Production

NC State grad student Layla El-Khoury's 'Force of Flows' demonstrates the process and impact of stream bank erosion through dance, and received the "Dance Your PhD" award.

The NC State Marching Band gathers in front of a castle in Wales.

Mar 11, 2024

Help NC State’s Band Program March Forward this Day of Giving

This Day of Giving, Wolfpack fans have the opportunity to help NC State march forward thanks to a Department of Performing Arts and Technology (DPAT) Challenge Gift.

Members of the NC State Choral Artists rehearse for "Considering Matthew Shepard."

Mar 8, 2024

NC State Choral Artists Prepare for Debut with ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’

On March 23, members of the NC State and Raleigh communities are invited to experience a Department of Performing Arts and Technology (DPAT) performance of “Considering Matthew Shepard.”

As part of Christa Oliver's production, "Posture of the Heart," several migrant women are seen in a holding cell.

Jan 22, 2024

‘Posture of the Heart:’ NC State Professor Christa Oliver Sends Message Through Dance

Christa Oliver, an associate teaching professor in the Department of Performing Arts and Technology, created a dance piece depicting the awful conditions at the Texas-Mexico border.

Layla El-Khoury (left) receives the 2023 Robert E. Stewart Engineering Humanities Award from Keith G. Tinsey (right)—photo courtesy of Laura Riddle.

Aug 23, 2023

Student-Choreographer Layla El-Khoury Receives Robert E. Stewart Engineering Humanities Award

The American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) named student-dancer and choreographer Layla El-Khoury, the 2023 recipient of the Robert E. Stewart Engineering Humanities Award for her choreographed piece titled “Force of Flows.”

The Power Sound of the South® performs in front of Cardiff Castle in Wales, England—photo courtesy of Dan Jahn.

Aug 17, 2023

Performing Across The Pond

A look back at The Department of Performing Arts and Technology's trip to Great Britain, including a recap of each performance by the traveling members of the marching band and wind ensemble.

Dr. Wes Parker (left) directs the NC State Jazz Orchestra student members (right) during a concert.

Aug 15, 2023

On the Air: A Podcast Conversation Featuring Wes Parker

Department of Performing Arts and Technology's Wes Parker joins Howie Ledford on the NCMEA Podcast to discuss the value of music at NC State.