Gospel singer, Kirk Franklin, holds a masterclass at Yale
On April 24, the ISM welcomed gospel musician, Kirk Franklin, for a masterclass. The event was part of the Music and the Black Church program. Click here to watch the recording and view a slideshow.
Teresa Berger discusses the process of electing a new pope
As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the process of electing a new pope is underway. Professor Teresa Berger discusses the process in a short interview with Yale News. Watch here.
Three ISM singers awarded prizes at the Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo competition
Congratulations to Juliet Papadopoulos M.M. ’24, Veronica Roan M.M. ’25, and Fredy Bonilla M.M. ‘25 for winning awards at the prestigious 48th Annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition finals concert held at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Read more.
Kirk Franklin interview added to library's oral history archive
A video interview with Gospel artist, songwriter, and producer Kirk Franklin, has been added to the Yale University Library's Oral History of American Music collection. Learn more.
ISM students soon to embark on study trip to France
In May ISM students will travel to France for the biennial study tour, a signature event in the ISM experience. They will visit museums and places of worship in Paris and Provence. Read more.
Yale Journal of Music and Religion: latest issue
View the latest issue of YJMR, a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes scholarship on sacred music in its ritual, artistic, and cultural contexts.
"Every Riven Thing"
In honor of April's National Poetry Month, hear Christian Wiman, the Clement-Muehl Professor of Communication Arts at the ISM and YDS, reading his poem, “Every Riven Thing.” Listen here.
Worship in Marquand Chapel
On April 24 as part of the Kirk Franklin residency, Pastor Lisa Page Brooks and Rev. Dr. Peter Wherry led the morning service in Marquand Chapel. Watch it here.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Yale Camerata "Perspectives"
The Camerata concert on April 13 included works by Robles, Eriksson, Szymko, Johnson, Yusuf, Lindsberg, Hernandez, Nini & Dor, Morris, Hailstork, Brahms, Woo, Barry, and a premiere full orchestra version of Tarik O'Regan's Triptych. Watch now.
"Gabriel's Odyssey" by the Kukutana Ensemble
Performed on April 4, and founded by former ISM fellow, Dr. Janie Cole, the Kukutana Ensemble told the story a Beta Israel Ethiopian Jew, through an extraordinary musical narrative of slavery, conversion, persecution, and resilience in the 16th-century Indian Ocean World. Watch now.
Yale Repertory Chorus recital
On April 14, student conductors Kevin Vondrak, Caspar Wein, and Hyunju Yang led a concert of music by Bach, Finzi, Tavener, Mendelssohn, and Nystedt. Watch here.
