Music, Worship, and the Arts

Renowned conductor, scholar, and GRAMMY-winning educator Jeffrey Allen Murdock joins Yale effective July 1, 2026.

Walden Moore was recently named an honorary fellow of the Royal School of Church Music.

The position will direct music in three Yale Chapels—Marquand Chapel, Berkeley Divinity School, and the University Church in Yale.

Explore the history and mission of the ISM and what makes us so unique. 

ISM students and fellows are immersed in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment that fosters a collaborative learning experience.

Apply to be a student at the ISM through either Yale School of Music or Yale Divinity School. 

Learn about our choral ensembles that perform sacred choral music in New Haven and around the globe.

Discover long- and short-term fellowship opportunities at the ISM.

Explore the diverse initiatives in which the ISM is engaged. 

View multimedia recordings of past musical performances and lectures. 

Meet our vibrant community of approximately 120 students, faculty, fellows, and staff.

View past and current publications, including annual reports, newsletters, and online journals.