Cornell Music

09/02/2026

SPOTLIGHT ON 🔆
Isabelle Faust, violin & Kristian Bezuidenhout, harpsichord

Step into an afternoon of exquisite artistry with acclaimed violinist Isabelle Faust and renowned keyboard virtuoso Kristian Bezuidenhout. Celebrated for their depth, clarity, and expressive brilliance, these two exceptional musicians unite for a program of masterworks.

📅 Sunday, February 28, 2027
🕒 3:00 PM

Discover the timeless beauty of Baroque music through this exceptional artistic partnership. Book your tickets today using the link in our comments!

Isabelle 📸: Felix Broede
Kristian 📸: Marco Borggreve HR

08/27/2026

Your seat is waiting 💺

Lock in your favorite seat with a season subscription and take advantage of early bird pricing through August 31. As a subscriber, you'll enjoy:

💫 A season filled with extraordinary music, acclaimed guest artists, and unforgettable performances
💫 The comfort of having your favorite seat reserved for every concert
💫 The satisfaction of supporting the cultural vitality of our community
💫 Four built-in evenings to unplug, connect with community, and experience the power of live music

Head to the link in our comments for more details! 👇

08/24/2026

Welcome back to campus! 🐻

We're so excited to see familiar faces and meet new ones as another amazing year begins. We can't wait to fill our halls with music, creativity, and community.

Let’s make music and memories together. 🫶

📸 : Yuko Jingu, Lucas Mitchell, Casey Martin

08/20/2026

Ready to make music this semester?!

Auditions for ensembles and individual lessons continue through this weekend! Explore opportunities to perform, grow as a musician, and connect with fellow students.

Visit the link in our comments for requirements, schedules, and audition details. 👇

08/19/2026

SPOTLIGHT ON 🔆
Time for Three with the Cornell Symphony Orchestra

Experience a genre-defying collaboration as Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time for Three (TF3) takes the stage with the Cornell Symphony Orchestra. Known for blending classical, Americana, and singer-songwriter traditions, TF3 brings a bold, boundary-pushing energy that captivates audiences around the world.

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM

Don’t miss this dynamic fusion of styles and stunning musical storytelling! Purchase your tickets today at the link in our bio or comments!

📸: Shervin Lainez

Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series: Time for Three with the Cornell Symphony Orchestra Buy tickets for Hall on 11/21/2026, Ithaca from vivenu. Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time for Three (TF3) defies convention, merging classical, Americana, and singer-songwriter traditions into a singula...

08/17/2026

Are you interested in music, performing, or finding creative opportunities to enrich your college experience? We invite you to join us for the Department of Music Open House, where you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the many ways music can become part of your academic and extracurricular journey.

Join us Tuesday, August 18 from 11:00 am - 4:00 PM outside of Lincoln Hall on the Arts Quad.

06/15/2026

Save The Date! 🎹

Join the Chamber Music Collective for a vibrant week of performances and programs celebrating historical performance and period instruments!

📅 Mark your calendar: June 23–27, 2026
📍 Cornell University – Lincoln Hall, Room B20
🎟️ Free & open to the public

Find more details at the link in our comments!

05/22/2026

Semester Wrap Up: Part 2! ✌️

1. Sir Stephen Hough Masterclass
2. Hip-Hop Collective Showcase
3. María Bulla DMA in Composition Presentation 📸 Cristhian Varela
4. Stucky Ensemble in Residence, Splinter Reeds 📸 Kevin Ernste
5. “Organists Unplugged” Earth Day Recital 📸 Federico Ercoli
6. Kim Violin Studio Masterclass with Will Knuth
7. Jazz Social at Regent Lounge 📸 Yuko Jingu

We couldn’t have asked for a better spring semester—thank you to everyone who helped bring these incredible events to life! 🫶

05/20/2026

Semester Wrap Up: Part 1! ☝️

This semester, more than 8500 audience members joined us for our public performances—alongside numerous additional colloquia, masterclasses, and seminars. Scroll through and relive the some of the incredible moments we created together!

1. Midday Music in Lincoln: Garifuna Collective 📸 Ayree Coletti
2. Cornell Chorale presents Taipei Voices
3. Cornell Chorus and Glee Club with Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble 📸 Mike Media
4. Experimental Sound Series at Cornell: Rhodri Davies 📸 Kevin Ernste
5. Sounding Kiskeya Musical Festival & Research Symposium 📸 Lucas Mitchell
6. Music Unbound: From Stage to Screen with Michael Abels & Cornell Wind Symphony 📸 Jason Koski/Cornell University
7. Piano Series: Beyond the Parlor—Women Shaping American Musical Life, 1860–1930

Part 2 coming soon...

05/14/2026

We are proud to announce that the Herbert Gussman Jazz Septet has been awarded the DownBeat 2026 Undergraduate Outstanding Performance Award in the Small Jazz Ensemble/Combo category! 🏆

⭐ Vocalist: Beyanca Lovelie Guilme ’27
⭐ Vocalist: Anthony Washington ’25
⭐ Trumpet: Kobby Adu ’25
⭐ Guitar: Turner Aldrich ’26
⭐ Piano: Nathanial Choi ’28
⭐ Bass: Adam Ronald Dixon ’25
⭐ Drums: Tife Sokan ’25

Congratulations to these incredible artists—your talent, dedication, and creativity continue to inspire!

📸: Yuko Jingu