Welcome to the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, a premier center for the interdisciplinary study of sacred music, worship, and the arts. Partnering with the Yale School of Music and Yale Divinity School, as well as other academic and professional units at Yale, the ISM prepares its students for careers in church music and other sacred music, pastoral ministry, performance, and scholarship.
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Latest News
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ISM welcomes new long-term fellows
The ISM is excited to introduce ten new long-term fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Yale Schola Cantorum to sing Handel's Dixit Dominus and works by Nordic and Baltic composers
On Saturday, May 3, join us in Woolsey Hall to hear Yale Schola Cantorum sing Handel’s Dixit Dominus and works by Nordic and Baltic composers.
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Kirk Franklin, “king” of urban Gospel music, joins the greats in Yale's oral history collection
A video interview with Gospel artist, songwriter, and producer Kirk Franklin is the latest addition to the library’s Oral History of American Music.
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About the ISM
Explore the history and mission of the ISM and what makes us so unique.
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Academic Life
ISM students and fellows are immersed in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment that fosters a collaborative learning experience.
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Admissions
Apply to be a student at the ISM through either Yale School of Music or Yale Divinity School.
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Choirs
Learn about our choral ensembles that perform sacred choral music in New Haven and around the globe.
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Fellowships
Discover long- and short-term fellowship opportunities at the ISM.
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Initiatives
Explore the diverse initiatives in which the ISM is engaged.
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Multimedia Recordings
View multimedia recordings of past musical performances and lectures.
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People
Meet our vibrant community of approximately 120 students, faculty, fellows, and staff.
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Publications
View past and current publications, including annual reports, newsletters, and online journals.
