Cornell’s Oldest Existing

All-Gender A Cappella Group

2022 ICCA FINAlist
SPring 2026 auditions: 9/26 - 9/30

who we are

The Class Notes are Cornell's oldest existing all-gender a cappella group. Though we were originally founded in 1983 as a jazz group, we've since grown to sing everything from Beyoncé to Ariana Grande to James Arthur.

We perform on campus, the greater NY area, and also go on tour every year to various parts of the world. Previous tours have been to Jamaica, Canada, Miami, Boston, Virginia, and more.

Over the years, our crazy concert themes, sharp choreography, and love for Tostitos Hint of Lime chips have given us a place in the hearts of both past and present Cornellians. The Class Notes have been featured on best-of-a cappella compilation albums, are ICCAs finalists, and also have won multiple awards at ICCAs, including “Outstanding Arrangement” at the 2019 ICCA Central Quarterfinals for “Japanese Denim” by Daniel Caesar. Additionally, the Class Notes have won 1st place at Cornell’s A Cappella United competition three years in a row (2023 - 2025). We recently released our 14th studio album “Duality", which is currently available to stream on all streaming platforms! We also have our 15th studio album, “Exposure” coming out soon!

If you'd like to join the Class Notes, come hang with us at auditions this Spring semester.

Until then, enjoy our recent music video and album, Duality! Thanks for stopping by. 

Classified - Fall 2025 CONCERT

We just completed our Fall 2025 Concert!

thank you for coming to support us <3

ICCA 2022 finalist

In the Quarterfinal round, the Class Notes placed second and DeVon Clinkscales ‘22 received outstanding soloist award.

For the Semifinal round, along with the champion title, Issy Saadeh ‘23 received outstanding soloist award and Vanessa Shim ‘23 received the outstanding choreography award.

We are extremely honored and humbled to have made it to the Finals where we performed at New York City Town Hall on April 23rd.

2025 Cuttin’ Class XLI - Spring CONCERT

The Class Notes had their last concert on April 12th at 7:00 PM in Call Auditorium. This concert was especially memorable, as it was our 40th anniversary! Over 40 alumni from all generations came, spanning all the way back to the founders! We’re all excited to see them again December 6th, at 7:00 PM for our Fall concert!

Tickets - $3

Our signature drink: HINT OF CLASS SMOOTHIE @ MAC’s cafe ~4/16

Hint of Class is the Class Note’s signature drink and its recipe has been passed down for years.

In the past, through a collaboration with Mac’s Cafe on Cornell Campus, we made a smoothie version of the Hint of Class , which was available for everyone until the day of our Concert.

We hope to bring this smoothie back sometime soon!

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