The ISM's diverse new cohort includes scholars from a wide range of disciplines, professional fields, and geographic areas. Read more.
Teresa Berger retires after two decades at Yale
Professor Teresa Berger reflects on her remarkable career and discusses her latest book project as she enters retirement after two decades at Yale. Read more.
Mourning the loss of Jeffery Rowthorn
The ISM community was deeply saddened to learn of the death of The Right Reverend Jeffery Rowthorn on July 23. Jeffery was one of the four pioneers who founded the ISM in 1973. Read more.
Sing with us! Audition for an ISM ensemble
From Aug. 27–30, the ISM will hold choral auditions for Yale Schola Cantorum, Yale Camerata, Yale Recital Chorus, Yale Repertory Chorus, and other chapel choruses. Learn more.
Reflections on the Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture Initiative
The ISM's Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture initiative supported several diverse projects over the past year that converge at the intersection of religion, the environment, and the arts. Read more.
ISM alums meet Grete Pedersen at Carmel Bach Festival
The Carmel Bach Festival hosted a meet-and-greet reception for ISM alums and Grete Pedersen, the festival's director and upcoming principal conductor of Yale Schola Cantorum. Read more.
Trevor Scott wins the annual Handel Aria competition
Congratulations to Trevor Scott M.M. A.‘25 for winning first place at the 12th Annual Handel Aria Competition, and to Fredy Bonilla M.M. ‘25 and Sam Denler M.M. ‘26 for their honorable mention awards. Read more.
Video Highlights from France study tour
Students, faculty, and staff travelled to France in June to visit sacred sites in Paris and Marseille. View video highlights.
One student's reflections on Paris and Marseille
Nora Heimann M.Div. '26 shares her own highlights from June's study trip. Read more.
Exploring acoustics in sacred spaces
In this new podcast, ISM fellow, Dr. Elliot Canfield-Dafilou, discusses his work on the architectural acoustics of sacred spaces. Listen.
Celebrating Yale Camerata's 40th anniversary
The ISM’s much-loved choir that spans the Yale and New Haven communities will celebrate its fortieth anniversary in the 2025-2026 academic year with a series of special concerts. Learn more.
