Cornell University The Cornell Chimes

What's New in the Tower

February—The first phase of the annual 10-week competition for new chimesmasters begins February 8. If you missed one of the information meetings last week and are interested in becoming a chimesmaster, please email chimes@cornell.edu as soon as possible.

The Chimesmasters cordially invite you to their annual Valentine Concert, Friday, February 12, 6-7pm in McGraw Tower.  All are welcome at this free concert featuring love songs and sweet treats.  No date required!

Concerts

The Cornell Chimes are the university's oldest musical tradition, and one of the most frequently played set of bells on any American college campus. Housed in historic McGraw Tower, the 21-bells are played primarily by student chimesmasters.

All concerts are open to the public—you simply have to climb the tower's 161 steps. The door to the tower opens five to ten minutes before a scheduled concert and closes before concert's end. Your stair-climbing efforts will be rewarded with a spectacular view of Cornell and the surrounding community, and a musical performance like you've never seen before.

The Cornell Chimesmasters perform a regular program of three concerts daily while classes are in session and a modified schedule during exams and breaks. Please check the concert schedule for complete concert and special event information.