Prism Newsletter
March/April 2025
FEATURED NEWS
Photo

Mark Miller to receive honorary degree and debut new hymn

Professor Mark Miller will receive an honorary degree and debut a newly-composed hymn at Christian Theological Seminary’s 100th commencement in May. Read more. 

Photo

Felicia Barber's conducting debut at Carnegie Hall

On March 17 Dr. Felicia Barber made her conducting debut at Carnegie Hall and performed her first published poem, Dedication. Read more. 

Photo

Three ISM alums recognized in The Diapason’s “20 Under 30” Class of 2025

We are extremely proud to share that three of our organ graduates are among The Diapason's 2025 "20 Under 30" talented musicians. Congratulations to Ethan Haman M.M. ’21, M.M.A. ’22, Chase Loomer M.M. ’20, and David Preston M.M. ’24! Read more.   

Photo

The Porcelain Worlds of Svetlozar Parmakov, on view until May 7

View a photo slideshow from the recent opening reception for Miller Hall's new art exhibit, featuring the exquisite porcelain icons, paintings, and decorative vessels of Svetlozar Parmakov. View here. 

Photo

Nathaniel Gumbs to take on new role at Riverside Church

Dr. Nathaniel Gumbs, ISM staff member for the last eight years, has accepted a call to be director of music at New York City’s Riverside Church. Read more. 

Photo

Ethnomusicology, Hindustani Music & the Sarangi

In this fellow's podcast, Dr. Suhail Yusuf joins Sindy Yang MAR ’24 for a conversation about his identity and work as an ethnomusicologist and performing musician. Listen now. 

Photo

“Singing Theology” at Duke Divinity School

Awet Andemicael recently gave a talk at Duke Divinity School where she explored the idea of music as a practice of theologizing. Read more. 

Photo

Congratulations to Dr. Enlow!

Congratulations to ISM admissions coordinator, Loraine Enlow, who has completed her doctorate with distinction at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Hebrew Bible and Its Interpretation. Read more. 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Photo

Bach's Klagt, Kinder: Köthener Trauermusik

On Feb. 22 Masaaki Suzuki conducted Yale Schola Cantorum and Juilliard415 in a concert of Bach music from Woolsey Hall.  Watch now.

Photo

Great Organ Music at Yale

On March 23, Jonathan Moyer performed a concert of organ music on Marquand Chapel's Krigbaum Organ. Watch here. 

Photo

Liminal Coastal Science in Sacred Music

Watch the Feb. 28 concert and symposium featuring the Coastal Conservatory with EcoSono Ensemble and special guests. Watch now. 
 
Yale Institute of Sacred Music
Published monthly in digital form, Prism highlights multiple facets of news from the ISM community. Comments or questions can be addressed to the editor, Amanda Patrick.
Copyright © %%xtyear%% Yale University • All rights reserved
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube