Spring 2021 Practice Rooms
Practice rooms in Price Music Center are available by reservation only to NC State students from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reservation blocks will be for one hour. Each reservation will be
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Emma Nussman receives Masini scholarship for leadership in marching band and beyond
The Department of Music’s prestigious Toni Christine Masini Memorial Music Scholarship was awarded this year to Emma Nussman, a senior majoring in genetics and minoring in music performance and psychology. The Masini scholarship—the largest music
Foureman’s new album and virtual concert showcase bass and piano duo
When a musician releases an album they’ll typically go on tour to promote it, performing in venues across the country or abroad and giving interviews on local radio stations. Unfortunately, none of that is possible
Orchestras and choirs prepare new music for virtual Brickyard debut
The challenges musicians are facing during the coronavirus pandemic are largely rooted in the inability to gather. Performance venues are closed, traveling is discouraged, and ensembles are unable to rehearse and perform together. Virtual choirs
Fall 2020 Instrument Rentals
The Department of Music will be operating instrument rentals this year by appointment only in Price Music Center room 216. Beginning Friday, July 31, you may book a 10-minute appointment between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00-6:00
Branam chosen as quarterfinalist for Grammy Music Educator Award
Award recipients often say it’s an honor just to be nominated. That was certainly the case for Department of Music lecturer and director of summer music camps Chris Branam when he found out that several
New tools to help musicians, arts businesses prepare for and navigate crises
When stay-at-home orders began to be implemented across the United States in response to the coronavirus, Department of Music teaching professor Gary Beckman realized that arts-based businesses would face unprecedented and unique challenges. For many
Department of Music Coronavirus Updates
LAST UPDATED: Friday, January 8, 2021 The health of our students, faculty, staff and community is our top priority, and we will continue to communicate with you as this situation evolves. Please refer to go.ncsu.edu/coronavirus
Video contest: How does music impact your NC State experience?
We’ve extended the deadline to March 18! Has music made an impact on your NC State experience? We want to hear about it! Send us your videos—30 seconds or less—about how music has shaped your
New holiday album showcases local jazz talent
Keenan McKenzie didn’t set out to write a Christmas album. The music department’s applied lecturer of saxophone was writing a few songs for a project that ultimately fell through, then he wrote a few more