2022 ICCA FINAlist
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 Billie Eilish to Bruno Mars.
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, and “Outstanding Soloist“ at the 2026 ICCA Central Quarterfinals for “Creep“ by Radiohead. 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 Fall semester! We look forward to meeting you.
Until then, enjoy our recent music video and album, Duality!
Classified - Spring 2026 CONCERT
We just completed our Spring 2026 Concert!
thank you for coming to support us <3
ICCA 2026 Semifinalist
This past spring, the Class Notes placed second in the ICCAs Quarterfinal round and Rhea Josyula ‘29 reveived outstanding soloist award.
We are delighted to have had the opportunity to compete alongside some of the East Coast’s most talented a cappella groups at the ICCA Semifinals.
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 celebrated their 40th year anniversary in their Spring 2025 concert! Over 40 alumni from all generations came, spanning all the way back to the founders!
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!
Our Members
Sammy Lockwood ‘27
Co-President
Hailey Park ‘28 General Manager
Lani Gilmore ‘29 Social Media Chair, Publicity Manager
Lucy Kim ‘28 General Member
Etta Sou ‘27 General Member
Chris Fukuda ‘29 Co-President
Rhea Josyula ‘29 Assistant Music Director, Alumni Coordinator
Beyanca Guilme ‘27
Tour Manager, Internal Social Chair, Choreo Chair
Medha Jayendran ‘29 General Member
Zach Kano ‘28 General Member
Vera Tax ‘29 Co-Musical Director, External Social Chair, DEI Chair
Chris Lee ‘28 Treasurer
Xavier Chang ‘29 Webmaster
Sahana Saravanan ‘28 General Member
Owen Wang ‘28 General Member
Vaughn McCain ‘27 Co-Musical Director, Choreo Chair, Competition Chair
Dylan Korsah ‘27
Concert Manager
Abhinav Chellury ‘27 General Member
Anya Packard ‘28 General Member