Greetings from Ithaca!
With the return to in-person classes this fall, the Glee Club has finally been able to return to Ithaca in full force and rehearse regularly again. While initially short staffed, an incredible recruitment campaign (highlighted with over 130 total auditions for the choral program) has filled our ranks with over 20 new members that are raring to go!
While many of the Homecoming weekend events have been cancelled by the university, the Glee Club and Chorus Homecoming Concert has not been cancelled and we are still able to perform and enjoy music with you all! The concert will be on September 18th at 7:00 pm in Bailey Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students in advance, $18 for adults and $8 for students at the door. Tickets can be purchased at this link. The event will be livestreamed, and the link to the livestream can be found here.
In accordance with Cornell's guidelines, masks are required for everyone in attendance. Furthermore, while we traditionally invite alumni on stage for the singing of Cornell songs such as the alma mater, this year we are unable to extend this invitation in order to maintain a safe singing environment on stage. If you have any questions about Cornell's current safety policies and the COVID-19 status on-campus, feel free to reference the COVID-19 website for more information.
The last time the Glee Club performed live was in March of 2020. Little did we know that in less than a week we would be sent home for the remainder of the semester and that it would be 17 months until we could fully return to campus. I cannot wait to be with you all in Bailey this coming weekend as we celebrate our return through the beauty of music!
P.S. - A few things to do, while you’re here!
Yours in glee,
Samuel Schneider