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(Link is external) and Yale Divinity School(Link is external), 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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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.
Latest News
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Dr. Felicia Barber makes her Carnegie Hall debut
On March 17, Dr. Felicia Barber made her conducting debut at Carnegie Hall where her first published poem, Dedication, was also performed.
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Awet Andemicael on “Singing Theology” at Duke Divinity School
Awet Andemicael explores music as a practice of theologizing in a talk at Duke Divinity School.
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Congratulations to Dr. Loraine Enlow!
ISM admissions coordinator Loraine Enlow has successfully completed her doctorate with distinction at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Hebrew Bible.
Upcoming events
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