Cornell Music

Cornell Music The Department of Music inspires and engages students across the entire Cornell University campus.

The Department of Music at Cornell is dedicated to excellence in the study of music that reflects a concern for the constant interaction of scholarship, performance, and composition by faculty members and students alike. Whether interested in a degree, a minor, or a way to continue a life-long love of music, students find an inspired faculty committed to intimate and flexible learning experiences.

Leaders in musicology, performance practice and composition, our faculty continue to push the boundaries of musical scholarship in new and exciting directions. Around 150 department-sponsored concerts – nearly all free – across music genres offer myriad opportunities for community enjoyment.

There are so many opportunities to catch amazing performances this week! 🎵
11/11/2025

There are so many opportunities to catch amazing performances this week! 🎵

Emeka Okereke is this week's   🎵 Be sure to join Emeka in Sage Chapel on November 13 @ 7:30 for the Cornell Glee Club Co...
11/10/2025

Emeka Okereke is this week's 🎵
Be sure to join Emeka in Sage Chapel on November 13 @ 7:30 for the Cornell Glee Club Concert!

Program: Communications
Hometown: Syracuse, New York
Instrument: Voice

“When I first toured Cornell, I was in awe of both its physical beauty as well as the seemingly endless ways to get involved on campus. I found the campus energy to be very lively and welcoming, and I knew the university would push me to do my best academically.”

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Cornell University Glee Club

Join us for this week's lineup of concerts! 🎵
11/04/2025

Join us for this week's lineup of concerts! 🎵

Catherine Frank is this week's   🎵  Swipe through to read more!Program: Double Majoring in Music and Government with a m...
11/03/2025

Catherine Frank is this week's 🎵 Swipe through to read more!

Program: Double Majoring in Music and Government with a minor in Media Studies
Hometown: Portola Valley, California
Instruments: Guitar, Flute, Percussion

“I chose Cornell for its interdisciplinary spirit and academic flexibility. It’s the perfect environment for me to combine the many academic areas I love into one educational pathway for my future. ”

Interested in taking music classes? Check out the spring courses: https://classes.cornell.edu/browse/roster/SP26/subject/MUSIC

Come enjoy an amazing weekend of music with us — we’d love to see you there!🎶October 31 @ 7:30 PM  in Sage ChapelAli San...
10/31/2025

Come enjoy an amazing weekend of music with us — we’d love to see you there!🎶

October 31 @ 7:30 PM in Sage Chapel
Ali Santos, organ 🎵 free!

November 1 @ 6:00 PM in Bailey Hall
Cornell Chorus Twilight Concert🎵 tickets can be purchased at cornelltickets.com!
📷: Casey Martin Photos

November 2 @ 3:00 PM in Barnes Hall
Andrew Zhou, piano 🎵 free!
📷: Kevin Hsu

Check out the lineup of performances this week - we hope to see you there! 🎵
10/28/2025

Check out the lineup of performances this week - we hope to see you there! 🎵

Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got fantastic concerts waiting for you! 🎼October 24th @ 7:30 PM in Barnes HallShostakov...
10/24/2025

Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got fantastic concerts waiting for you! 🎼

October 24th @ 7:30 PM in Barnes Hall
Shostakovich's Piano Cycles 🎵 free!

October 26th @ 4:00 PM in Bailey Hall
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with James Ehnes, violin 🎵 purchase tickets at the link in our bio!

Join us for this week's performances! 🎵
10/21/2025

Join us for this week's performances! 🎵

Josh Nixon is this week's   🎵 Program: Cognitive Science and EconomicsHometown: Valley Stream, New YorkInstrument: Vocal...
10/20/2025

Josh Nixon is this week's 🎵

Program: Cognitive Science and Economics
Hometown: Valley Stream, New York
Instrument: Vocalist

“While my journey to becoming a vocalist has not been a linear one, I am grateful for the opportunities that Cornell has given me, and I plan to continue pursuing music and writing my own songs after graduating. ” 🎤

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Join us this weekend for great performances! 🎶October 17th @ 5:00 PM in A. D. White HouseCCHK Salon: Balch & Brahms 🎵 fr...
10/17/2025

Join us this weekend for great performances! 🎶

October 17th @ 5:00 PM in A. D. White House
CCHK Salon: Balch & Brahms 🎵 free!

October 18th @ 7:30 PM in Bailey Hall
Cornell Jazz Ensemble with Guest Saxophonist Bill Easley🎵 free!

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
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Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
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