They may be taken for credit, which may be used for fullfilling major or degree requirements. Cornell's small school enviornment allows for a great deal of personal attention from faculty members teaching private lessons. Like Private Lessons, music ensembles may also be taken for credit to count towards major or degree requirements.
Some ensembles do require an audition.
There are currently nine ensembles at Cornell. The first semester runs from September through December, the second semester runs from February through March. Cornell also has several music activities not taken for credit.