The Key Elements was founded in 1989 as a co-ed a cappella group. We perform innovative arrangements of songs in a variety of genres, including pop, rock, R&B, soul, jazz, and everything in between. We strive to provide Cornell with awe-inspiring performances and offer an opportunity for students of any background to pursue their musical passions while creating lifelong friendships along the way.
Each academic year, we put on two themed concerts: Rocktoberfest in the Fall and Brave the Elements in the Spring. We also perform in multi-group arch sings, philanthropy concerts, Convocations, Cornell award ceremonies, and much more throughout the year.
We are unparalleled in energy and stylistic range, and our diverse sound makes for always exciting and edgy performances. Our focus is on making good music and having fun doing it!
Interested in joining the Key Elements? Check out the Spring '25 audition information below!
Monday-Wednesday, January 24-27 - 5-7 pm
Thursday, January 28 - 5-8 pm
RPCC 203
Keep your eye out for new music coming Spring '25!
ABBA Medley
Brave the Elements XXX, Spring 2022
Other Side of Paradise (opb. Glass Animals)
Rocktoberfest XXII, Fall 2021
Somebody to Love (opb. Queen)
Brave The Elements XXXI, Spring 2023
Paralyzer (opb. Finger Eleven)
Rocktoberfest XXIII, Fall 2022
Above are videos of our live performances on our YouTube channel.
Be sure to click below to listen to our latest recorded EPs KE-Ovid (2021), Ignite (2020), and Catalyst (2016) on Spotify!
The 2nd best wasian Chris in the group.
Fall '24 Newb!
Fantasy Football Champion (she played on auto pilot).
Plays the trumpet, it’s no biggie.
Will one day sing bass.
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The color of her tie = her personality.
Fall '24 Newb!
Can quote Key Elements choreography from 1992.
Half baguette lost in a big big world.
Rhea calls him Jake Walter.
Is continuing the KE Ibañez dynasty.
Rhea calls him Topher.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Ask him about his 23andMe.
Want Cornell's most electrifying a cappella group to perform at your next event? Just want to say hi?
Contact us at thekeyelements.cu@gmail.com!
