music
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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.
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Lewis Fawcett ’26: Ingenuity In Action reflection
Lewis Fawcett ’26 reflects on his Ingenuity in Action experience interning at a recording studio.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Katie Brown ’06: Promoting women in STEM
Katie Brown ’06 is pursuing a unique set of passions. One is testing explosives. Another is strategizing ways to attract women to STEM careers. There’s also Irish step-dancing.
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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.
Cornell choirs, orchestra perform authentic ‘Messiah’ Dec. 4 
Lewis Fawcett ’26: Ingenuity In Action reflection 
One Course: Contemporary Songwriting 
Pop Ensemble bursts onto Cornell music scene 
2024–25 Cornell fine arts season preview 
Barbershop conductor, chorus join Cornell choirs for concert 
Stroope is 2nd composer-in-residence at Cornell this year 
I ensure concerts run smoothly 
18 things we did in 18 days 
Composer on campus for masterwork concert 
2023-24 Cornell fine arts: Coleman, ‘Chorus Line,’ combined concerts 
Higgins leads research on teaching transgender singers 
Katie Brown ’06: Promoting women in STEM 
101-year-old to walk the stage at Cornell College graduation