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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Former fellow wins two awards for a book written at the ISM
Michael Dodds’ pioneering research on the transition from modality to tonality in early modern music theory has earned him two prestigious accolades.
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Exploring centuries of worship: Liturgical studies students delve into rare manuscripts at the Beinecke Library
On November 12 ISM students visited Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library where they examined liturgical materials.
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Nicholas McGegan to conduct Yale Schola Cantorum and Juilliard415 in performances of Handel's Jephtha
Guest conductor Nicholas McGegan will lead Yale Schola Cantorum and Juilliard415 in New York and New Haven performances of Handel’s Jephtha
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