Why is sacred practice important and how does the ISM contribute?
As the ISM celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Director Martin Jean discusses the past, present, and future of the Institute and the importance of sacred practice. Listen here.
Stefan Parkman named interim conductor for Yale Schola Cantorum
Stefan Parkman has been appointed as visiting professor of choral conducting and interim conductor of Yale Schola Cantorum for the 2024-2025 academic year. Read more.
Celebrating 50 years at Yale: Upcoming anniversary events
The ISM will host several special events this spring to mark its 50th anniversary. They include Britten’s War Requiem; Anthem of Praise: A Salute to Richard Smallwood; Bach’s Mass in B Minor with Yale Schola Cantorum and Juilliard415; and All Creation Sings, an ecumenical hymn festival with a community choir of 300 voices led by Yale Camerata and with guest preachers Rev. Dr. Barbara Brown Taylor and Rev. Dr. James Forbes. View all anniversary events.
Why Bach's Mass in B Minor for the 50th anniversary concert?
Yale Schola Cantorum conductor, David Hill, discusses why he chose Bach's B Minor Mass for his final concert in New Haven on April 27 before he retires from his position at Yale. Watch here.
Biophilia: In Excelsis now on view in Miller Hall
A new exhibit featuring twenty-two artists whose work focuses on the impact of global warming on sacred ecosystems is now on view in Miller Hall. Learn more.
Yale Schola Cantorum U.K. tour
This spring, David Hill will conduct Yale Schola Cantorum and Juilliard415 in Bach’s Mass in B Minor in several U.K. cities. View schedule.
ISM students bound for France in 2025
Paris and Provence will be the destinations for the ISM’s biennial international study trip in the spring of 2025. Read more.
YJMR celebrates 100,000 downloads
The Yale Journal of Music and Religion just reached an important milestone—100,000 downloads! Read more.
Workshops highlight environmental issues
In two recent workshops participants made prayer flags as a way to explore their ecological impact in the Himalayas. Read more.
In case you missed it: Yale Voxtet
On March 8, the Yale Voxtet performed a program of music from 16th and 17th century music from Germany and Italy. View it here.
FACULTY NEWS
Teresa Berger gives panel talk in Assisi
Professor Teresa Berger presented a panel talk on “The Feast of Creation and the Logic of Anamnesis” at an ecumenical gathering in Assisi in March. Read more.
Two Yale conductors in conversation
In the February issue of Choir and Organ, Yale Schola Cantorum conductor, David Hill, interviews Felicia Barber, conductor of Yale Camerata, about her life and work. Read more.
ALUMNI NEWS
Forthcoming book for newly ordained alumna
Congratulations to Emily Boring '23 for her recent ordination to the priesthood and forthcoming book of nonfiction essays about selfhood, belonging, and resilience. Read more.
Four organ alums in semi-finals for AGO summer competition
The semi-finalists are Jerrick Cavagnaro M.M. ’20, Ethan Haman M.M.A. ’23, Chase Loomer M.M. ’20, and Nicholas Quardokus M.M. ’18—all students of Jeffrey Brillhart. Read more.
STUDENT NEWS
David Preston wins organ awards
Congrats to David Preston, M.M. ’24 for winning two prizes at the 10th Miami International Organ Competition. Read more.
Student spotlight: Alex Straus Fausto
Ontario native Alex Straus-Fausto M.M.'24 shares how he appreciates the resources and camaraderie at the ISM. Read more.
WELCOMING NEW STAFF
Craig Kirkland
Craig is the new communications and marketing coordinator. He has a doctorate in viola performance from Florida State University and for the last 18 years has worked for the Yale Libraries. Read more.
Katya Vetrov
Katya is the new events coordinator. She is a teacher, artist, and administrator with degrees in theater design and production from the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts. Read more.
