NC State Pipes and Drums. Students may play the bagpipes, an instrument known to many of North Carolina's earliest settlers, in order to represent the university through this unique and distinctive medium. Pipes, drums, and other equipment are furnished. Beginning pipe and drum lessons are available to students without previous experience Orchestras. Members of the Raleigh Civic Symphony and other orchestral ensembles include NC State students, faculty, and staff, students and faculty from area colleges and universities, and community members.
Placement is made according to individual ability, interest, and experience.
A wide range of orchestra music is read and performed, with concerts given on and off campus. Winds and Percussion Ensembles. The Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, British Brass Band, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensembles, Clarinet Choir, and Pep Bands comprise the Winds and Percussion program. Other bands and ensembles usually meet both semesters. Placement in a band or ensemble is made according to student ability and interest.