To perform world-class professional ballet, entertaining and enlightening audiences here and beyond.

Enhancing the cultural life of North Carolina by presenting artistically significant opera productions of the highest quality, strengthening and expanding audiences for opera in the region, and providing regional artists opportunities to participate in operatic productions and events.

North Carolina's state orchestra - an orchestra achieving the highest standard of artistic quality and performance standards, and embracing our dual legacies of statewide service and music education.

Dedicated to preserving, presenting and promoting traditional folk music and dance in North Carolina.