Department of Performing Arts and Technology

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.

Students gather at Stafford Commons to attend a convocation ceremony in 2021. Photo by Marc Hall

Aug 15, 2023

Plan Ahead for Wolfpack Welcome Week

Download the NC State Guides app and mark your calendar for this exhilarating lineup of activities to start the academic year.

Aerial view of Centennial campus with downtown Raleigh in the background

May 1, 2023

Leaf, Belk Receive 2023 Teaching Awards

Two faculty from University College have earned prestigious awards from the NC State Alumni Association.

DBR speaks stands at the director's podium in front of a large group of musicians

Apr 10, 2023

NC State LIVE’s 50th Anniversary Season to Close with Special World Premiere

Prolific violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain and the Raleigh Civic Symphony will perform a new work highlighting a wide variety of Black composers and performers.

Mar 27, 2023

Introducing the Department of Performing Arts and Technology

Music and dance faculty have unified in a new academic department and launched a new B.S. degree in music technology.

Mr and Ms. Wuf pose with a student on Stafford Commons while holding Day of Giving signs

Mar 23, 2023

DASA Becomes Five-Time Day of Giving Champion for Total Gifts

For the fifth year in a row, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs received the most gifts on Day of Giving.

Mar 7, 2023

Announcing the New Department of Performing Arts and Technology

After years of research, assessment, conversation and planning by faculty and department leadership, the music and dance departments have merged to become the Department of Performing Arts and Technology.