Engagement
Beyond the concert hall alone, Cornell Concert Series creates musical engagements as an educational, community-building activity.
Since September 2017, our engagement programs have brought over 1,350 Cornell campus and Ithaca community members into interactions with Cornell Concert Series artists.
Cornell Concert Series receives funding from the University, as well as generating ticket income. However, since we keep our ticket prices so low and have so many free and discounted ticket programs for university students and the community at large, your generous contributions help us continue doing what we do.
Click through the accordion to learn more about previous engagements, and click the button below to support Cornell Concert Series!
Catalyst Quartet - September 2017
Latif Bolat - October 2017
Sweet Honey in the Rock - March 2018
Jeremy Denk - March 2018
Roomful of Teeth - September 2018
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer with Rakesh Chaurasia - November 2018
Terri Lynne Carrington and Social Science - September 2019
Marlow Rosado - November 2019
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Wind Quintet - February 2020
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - May 2022
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - May 2023
Frank Vignola and Tessa Lark - November 2023
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Coaching session with the Cell Chamber Orchestra.
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2/16, 3:30 pm: Roundtable Discussion with the DoosTrio members, moderated by Cornell faculty Drew Hicks (Music/Near Eastern Studies), Chris Miller (Music/East Asian Studies): Lincoln Hall B20
2/16, 7:30 pm: Salon performances in West Campus Houses. Wu Man (Flora Rose House), Kayhan Kalhor (Hans Bethe House), and Sandeep Das (William Keaton House)
2/17 7:30 pm Bailey Hall concert
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Held at The Downstairs in downtown Ithaca, guitar legend Frank Vignola and violin star Tessa Lark came together to lead our community in a workshop exploring musical arrangements. Sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Arts Jazz Touring Network, this free community outreach event left participants inspired, knowing that they too could create amazing musical expereriences!
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Thank you to Dover Quartet for their masterclass on violin, viola, and cello skills! Held in Lincoln Hall, Cornell University’s chamber music students gathered to learn from the quartet’s musical expertise.
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An afternoon of workshops for Cornell University and Ithaca College students arranged by local Knights members.
Vijay Iyer - October 2018
John Scofield’s Combo 66 - March 2019
Loreli - October 2019
YAMATO: Drummers of Japan - February 2020
Percussion Collective - April 2022
Quartetto di Cremona - March 2023
The Dover Quartet - October 2023
DoosTrio Residency - February 2024
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 Talent Education School
Cornell Concert Series proudly presents our partnership with the Ithaca Talent Education School. 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.
