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What's New in the Tower

May — The spring issue of the Cornell Chimes newsletter is now available. Click the newsletters tab to learn more about the recent master class with Geert D'hollander, the spring chimes competition and more!

Our alternate schedule will be in effect beginning May 5, please check the online calendar at left. Also, the Cornell Chimes will be playing a full set of concerts, including an extended concert/open house during commencement weekend. Check back later in the month for more information.

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.