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Cornell choirs, orchestra perform authentic ‘Messiah’ Dec. 4
Cornell College’s music department will perform Handel 's "Messiah" in a more authentic version, not just in size but in performance techniques. Read More About Cornell choirs, orchestra perform authentic ‘Messiah’ Dec. 4
Lewis Fawcett ’26: Ingenuity In Action reflection
Lewis Fawcett ’26 reflects on his Ingenuity in Action experience interning at a recording studio. Read More About Lewis Fawcett ’26: Ingenuity In Action reflection
One Course: Contemporary Songwriting
Professor Christopher Nakielski noticed students making music in Armstrong Hall late at night and developed a course for them, Contemporary Songwriting. Read More About One Course: Contemporary Songwriting
Pop Ensemble bursts onto Cornell music scene
Cornell College's new Pop/Contemporary Ensemble makes its debut Oct. 13 with songs by Beyonce, Green Day, Journey and more. Read More About Pop Ensemble bursts onto Cornell music scene
2024–25 Cornell fine arts season preview
Handel’s “Messiah,” a Sandra Dyas retrospective, and a blend of classical and contemporary theatre will be offered at Cornell College in 2024–25. Read More About 2024–25 Cornell fine arts season preview
Barbershop conductor, chorus join Cornell choirs for concert
Cornell College’s choirs host their third major musical artist-in-residence this academic year, culminating in a joint barbershop concert April 27. Read More About Barbershop conductor, chorus join Cornell choirs for concert
New Cornell course ignites students’ songwriting talents
Students interested in creating pop and commercial music found a course just for them when the Music Department offered a new course called Contemporary Songwriting. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Assistant Professor of Music Christopher Nakielski. Nakielski, whose father was in a bubblegum pop band that produced the hit song “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy,” […] Read More About New Cornell course ignites students’ songwriting talents
Stroope is 2nd composer-in-residence at Cornell this year
Composer Z. Randall Stroope will spend three days with the Cornell College choirs, resulting in a free public performance of his works on Feb. 24. Read More About Stroope is 2nd composer-in-residence at Cornell this year
I ensure concerts run smoothly
Emily Martyka ’24 writes about how her work study job as manager of music work-study/music librarian has given her confidence and skills. Read More About I ensure concerts run smoothly
18 things we did in 18 days
Faculty, students, and alums shared 18 things they worked around the block to complete in 18 days. We were amazed at what we found. Read More About 18 things we did in 18 days
Composer on campus for masterwork concert
Iowa composer Elaine Hagenberg will be in residence at Cornell College for rehearsals of her masterwork, “Illuminare,” to be performed Oct. 10. Read More About Composer on campus for masterwork concert
![A retrospective exhibit of colorful paintings and pastel landscapes by longtime gallery coordinator and lecturer Susan Coleman has opened an exciting year of fine arts at Cornell College. Upcoming highlights include productions of “A Chorus Line,” “Noises Off,” and “Macbeth,” and a performance of a modern masterwork by the combined Cornell-Mount Vernon High School choirs […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Opera-Scenes-April-2023-600x400.jpg)
2023-24 Cornell fine arts: Coleman, ‘Chorus Line,’ combined concerts
A retrospective exhibit of colorful paintings and pastel landscapes by longtime gallery coordinator and lecturer Susan Coleman has opened an exciting year of fine arts at Cornell College. Upcoming highlights include productions of “A Chorus Line,” “Noises Off,” and “Macbeth,” and a performance of a modern masterwork by the combined Cornell-Mount Vernon High School choirs […] Read More About 2023-24 Cornell fine arts: Coleman, ‘Chorus Line,’ combined concerts
Higgins leads research on teaching transgender singers
Rising senior Luna Higgins is working on a literature review to compile the latest research on teaching transgender singers. Read More About Higgins leads research on teaching transgender singers
101-year-old to walk the stage at Cornell College graduation
Eighty years ago, Fred Taylor ’43 missed his Cornell College graduation due to his service in WWII. Now he's coming back to finish what he started. Read More About 101-year-old to walk the stage at Cornell College graduation
Chicago a cappella performs April 17
Chicago a cappella will bring a free public concert of “American Songbook Classics” to Cornell College at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 17. Read More About Chicago a cappella performs April 17
Chicago Brass Quintet brings virtuosity to Mount Vernon
The Chicago Brass Quintet will perform a free public concert as part of the Cornell Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27. Read More About Chicago Brass Quintet brings virtuosity to Mount Vernon
Baltimore Consort performs ‘Food of Love’ Nov. 7
The acclaimed Baltimore Consort early music ensemble will perform works referenced in many of the Bard’s plays at Cornell College on Monday, Nov. 7. Read More About Baltimore Consort performs ‘Food of Love’ Nov. 7
Cornell Concert series opens Sept. 29 with composer-pianist Saul
The Cornell College Department of Music will present composer-pianist Walter Saul on Thursday, Sept. 29, in recital with members of Cornell's music faculty. Read More About Cornell Concert series opens Sept. 29 with composer-pianist Saul
Cornell Concert Series returns in full
The Cornell Department of Music presents the return of a full Cornell Concert Series in 2022-23. Read More About Cornell Concert Series returns in full
Cornell offers ambitious 2022-23 fine arts season
Cornell College’s fine arts departments have returned to a full performance and exhibition schedule for 2022-23. Read More About Cornell offers ambitious 2022-23 fine arts season