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.
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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
20
Wednesday
12:00 AM
Cornell Department of Music Auditions
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Aug
21
Thursday
12:00 AM
Cornell Department of Music Auditions
Various locations: see website for details
Aug
22
Friday
12:00 AM
Cornell Department of Music Auditions
Various locations: see website for details
Aug
23
Saturday
12:00 AM
Cornell Department of Music Auditions
Various locations: see website for details
Aug
24
Sunday
12:00 AM
Cornell Department of Music Auditions
Various locations: see website for details
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