Fall 2026 Auditions

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Our choirs have been lending their voices and bringing spirit to occasions at Cornell since the beginning of the university's history. Through performances, touring, recording, and community outreach, our singers enjoy unforgettable musical experiences while developing leadership, collaboration, and artistic excellence. Singing together also provides a meaningful balance to Cornell's academic rigor, fostering community, confidence, and lifelong friendships.

The Cornell University Chorus and Cornell University Glee Club are year-long commitments, as both ensembles will embark on a concert tour in Spring 2027. These ensembles will accept new members in Fall 2026 only, and will not hold spring auditions. The Cornell University Chorale will hold auditions for both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. All three ensembles have exciting collaborations planned with distinguished musical groups from across the country and around the world.

Auditions for Fall 2026 will take place between Monday, August 17th, and Tuesday, August 25th in Lincoln Hall 233. Prospective singers should prepare a short selection (approximately one verse and one chorus, or 16–32 measures) of any song that showcases their voice and that they can perform comfortably and confidently without accompaniment. The audition will also include vocalizing, pitch-matching exercises, and sight-singing.

Please complete the sign-up form above. Audition slots are limited, so we encourage you to register as early as possible.

Please note: These auditions are for consideration for all three ensembles. Before signing up, please make sure your class schedule allows you to participate in any ensemble for which you may be selected. For new students in Chorus and Glee Club, Music 3902, Choral Musicianship, is a mandatory co-requisite.

Students/faculty/staff who wish to audition only for the Cornell University Chorale should email Dr. Yen-Hsiang Nieh (yn296@cornell.edu) to arrange a separate Chorale-only audition.

Course Information

Cornell University Chorus (Treble Voices)

MUSIC 3602, 1 credit

Mondays, 7:00–9:30 PM

Wednesdays, 5:15–7:15 PM

Cornell University Glee Club (Tenor-Bass)

MUSIC 3603, 1 credit

Mondays, 7:00–9:30 PM

Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30 PM

Cornell University Chorale (Mixed)

MUSIC 3604, 1 credit

Tuesdays, 7:30–9:30 PM

If you have any questions about the auditions, please contact Dr. Joe Lerangis (jdl299@cornell.edu) or Dr. Yen-Hsiang Nieh (yn296@cornell.edu).