Yale Camerata kicks off its 40th anniversary celebrations
On Oct. 12, Yale Camerata, alumni, guests, and past and present conductors, kicked off the choir’s 40th anniversary celebrations. View a photo slideshow.
The fifth annual Black Sacred Arts conference to be held in Africa
The ISM is inviting proposals for its fifth annual Black Sacred Arts conference to be held in July 2026 at the University of Ghana in Accra. Read more.
In case you missed it
If you missed the Camerata's homecoming alumni concert in Woolsey hall you can view the recording here. Enjoy music by Mendelssohn, Bernstein, Dove, Villette, Robles, and Howells.
Esteemed scholars to join ISM faculty in 2026-27 academic year
Professors Andrew McGowan and Felicity Harley will join the ISM faculty in the 2026-27 academic year. Read more.
Expanding students' learning horizons through upcoming international tours
Northern Italy and Sicily will be the destinations of the 2026 Yale Schola Cantorum concert tour and the 2027 study trip. Read more.
Call for REEC event proposals
The ISM's Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture initiative is now receiving proposals for conferences, performances, exhibitions, webinars, and discussions. Learn more.
Call for proposals for LETTERS
The ISM’s semi-annual literary magazine is now accepting submissions for the Winter 2026 issue. Learn more.
The Sacred in the Arts: Impressions from the Aspen Music Festival
Professor Markus Rathey reflects on the representation of religion in the arts from his time at the Aspen Music Festival. Read more.
In case you missed it: Choral Motets
Listen to the Choral Motets concert performed by Yale Schola Cantorum on Sept. 26 featuring music by Bach,Buxtehude, and Schütz. Watch now.
Meet our newest conducting students
Meet the four talented new students who are pursuing the Master of Music degree in conducting at the ISM and Yale School of Music. Read more.
ALUMNI & STAFF NEWS
Eben Graves promoted to associate director
Congratulations to Dr. Eben Graves who has been promoted to the position of associate director of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. Read more.
Alum selected for prestigious organ improvisation program
Congratulations to Ethan Haman M.M. ‘21, M.M.A. ‘22, who was recently admitted to a prestigious organ improvisation program in Stuttgart, Germany. Read more.
In Memoriam: Dr. James Abbington
The ISM community was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. James (Jimmie) Abbington on Sat. Sept. 27. His loss will be felt profoundly within the academic and musical communities. Read more.
