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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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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Watercolor workshop in Yale's Marsh Botanic Garden, part of programming for ISM's new exhibit
On a cold January day, Yale’s Marsh Botanical Garden was the scene of an “en plein air” workshop led by Jon Seals, artist in ISM’s new exhibit.
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Four Chicago artists to explore the intersection of religion and ecology in a new ISM exhibit
Four Chicago artists will explore the intersection of religion and ecology in a new exhibit at the ISM from January 22 to March 6.
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Grete Pedersen appointed as professor in the practice of conducting and principal conductor of Yale Schola Cantorum
The ISM is delighted to announce the appointment of Grete Pedersen as the new principal conductor of Yale Schola Cantorum.
Upcoming events
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Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual and Resilience (Jan 23 - Mar 6)
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