Cornell University is a private Ivy League land-grant research university based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell is a co-educational, non-sectarian institution that has not restricted admission by religion or race since its founding. The student body for the fall 2022 semester consisted of more than 15,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students from all 50 American states and 130 countries.
Cornell University's Department of Music in Ithaca, NY provides a dynamic environment for exploring music through scholarship, performance, and composition. Offering programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, the curriculum spans areas like theory, history, ethnomusicology, composition, and performance, supported by faculty expertise across diverse musical traditions and periods. Students engage with music in state-of-the-art facilities within Lincoln Hall, including practice rooms and the comprehensive Sidney Cox Library. The department maintains a vibrant performance scene with over a hundred concerts annually, featuring students, faculty, and guest artists, fostering a strong community that integrates rigorous academic study with active musical practice and creative expression.
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