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A fundamental part of Cornell’s cultural life

Performance

Performance is a fundamental part of Cornell’s cultural life. The Department of Music encourages music-making through a wide array of chamber and large ensembles, as well as its offerings in private lessons and directed coaching by members of the music faculty. Master classes, degree and non-degree recitals, contemporary music concerts, and an annual concerto competition supplement the music department’s concert offerings.

Wynton Marsalis performing with CU JAzz

Audition Updates

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Featured Ensemble Performance: Cornell Chorus, Glee Club, and Symphony Orchestra April 26, 2025

The program includes Bach’s uplifting Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Dvořák’s triumphant Te Deum—featuring soloists Rachel Schutz, soprano, and Jean Bernard Cerin, baritone—Brahms’ lyrical Schicksalslied. Performed by the Cornell Glee Club and Chorus, and the Cornell Symphony Orchestra, led by Joe Lerangis and Gabriela Gomez Estevez.

Music events

Aug 05
Tuesday 07:30 PM

Forte | Piano 2025: Brahms, Schumann, and Schubert Lieder

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Kiplinger Theater
Aug 06
Wednesday 07:30 PM

Forte | Piano 2025: Former Students of Malcolm Bilson

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Kiplinger Theater
Aug 08
Friday 07:30 PM

Forte | Piano 2025: Conversations for Two

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Kiplinger Theater
Aug 09
Saturday 07:30 PM

Forte | Piano 2025: Women at the Keyboard

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Kiplinger Theater
Aug 18
Monday 12:00 PM

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