Engagement
Beyond the concert hall, the Cornell Concert Series fosters musical connections that enrich education and build community.
Since September 2017, our engagement programs have brought Cornell campus and Ithaca community members together with artists from our concert series, creating inspiring opportunities for learning and connection.
The Cornell Concert Series is supported by the University and by ticket sales. However, because we keep ticket prices low and offer numerous free and discounted ticket programs for students and the broader community, we rely on your generous contributions to help sustain and grow our work.
Scroll down to explore highlights from past engagements — and click the link above to support the Cornell Concert Series!
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April 2025: Roomful of Teeth
Members of Roomful of Teeth participate in master class with Cornell vocalists and Director of Choral Music, Joe Lerangis.
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April 2025: Roomful of Teeth
Members of Roomful of Teeth presented various works that have been written for the ensemble, through the lens of forging new repertoire: working intimately with composers, master technicians in extended technique, and one another to accomplish extraordinary vocal feats.
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March 2025: Sona Jobarteh
Sona Jobarteh joined several Cornell faculty members for a panel discussion about gender, culture, and development in Africa.
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March 2025: Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott)
Chief Adjuah joins Cornell faculty Victoria Xaka for an interview and discussion about his music.
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February 2025: Jonathan Biss
Jonathan Biss participates in master class with Cornell pianists.
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February 2025: Jonathan Biss
Jonathan Biss and Professors Ronald Hoy and Xak Bjerken engage in conversation on performance and mental health as part of the Midday Music in Lincoln series.
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February 2025: Yamato The Drummers of Japan
Yamato participates in a meet and greet with members of the Cornell taiko drumming ensemble, Yamatai.
Local Partnerships
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Tompkins County Public Library
The Tompkins County Public Library’s “Library of Things” catalog allows members to check out passes for various performances, museums, and activities in the Ithaca area. With the TCPL, pass holders have access to two tickets to any upcoming Cornell Concert Series performance. For more information, visit the Library of Things webpage.
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Lifelong
Cornell Concert Series is pleased to partner with Lifelong, Tompkins County’s non-profit to help those 50+ embrace the second half. Lifelong members receive a coupon code for 25% discounts to Cornell Concert Series performances.
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Opus Ithaca School of Music
Cornell Concert Series proudly presents our partnership with the Opus Ithaca School of Music. Student members of Opus’ orchestra are guaranteed $12 tickets. If interested, please visit our ticketing page or email us at ccs@cornell.edu.
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Ithaca Suzuki Music Education
Cornell Concert Series proudly presents our partnership with the Ithaca Suzuki Music Education. Student members of Opus’ orchestra are guaranteed $12 tickets. If interested, please visit our ticketing page or email us at ccs@cornell.edu.
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Ithaca Welcomes Refugees
Ithaca Welcomes Refugees is an organization committed to helping newly arrived immigrants and refugees rebuild their lives in Tompkins county. In thanks for helping promote our concert on February 10th, 2024, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukrainian, a portion of ticket sales will be donated to IWR. For information regarding future partnerships, subscribe to IWR’s newsletter, as well as CCS’s at the bottom of the webpage!
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Tompkins Learning Partners
Tompkins Learning Partners has graciously helped many individuals in Ithaca meet their personal and educational goals. With Cornell Concert Series discounted tickets, Ukrainian refugees who are students at TLPartners are able to attend the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine concert on February 10th. Thank you to TLPartners for helping so many families. For more updates on future partnerships, subscribe to the Cornell Concert Series newsletter.
