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Choirs

ISM’s ten choral ensembles perform a wide spectrum of sacred choral music in New Haven and around the globe.

ISM Choirs

The ISM sponsors multiple choral ensembles that are open to ISM and Yale students, and in some cases, the New Haven community. Most require an audition. Auditions are held annually just before the start of the academic year. For audition information email choral.auditions@yale.edu

  • Yale Camerata

    A seventy-voice choir whose singers are Yale students, faculty, and staff, and members of the New Haven community.

  • Yale Consort

    Singing the centuries-old tradition of Choral Evensong through a series of evening services in New Haven churches.

  • Yale Schola Cantorum

    A chamber choir performing sacred music from the sixteenth century to the present day in concert settings and choral services around the world.

  • Yale Voxtet

    Led by Professor James Taylor, this select group of eight singers specializes in early music, oratorio, and chamber ensemble.

  • Battell Chapel Choir

    A part of the University Church in Yale, the Battell Chapel choir is conducted by graduate choral conducting students and is open to all Yale students. 

  • Marquand Chapel Choir

    Conducted by graduate choral conducting students, the Marquand Chapel Choir sings weekly for services in the Divinity School.

  • Marquand Gospel and Inspirational Choir

    The Marquand Gospel and Inspirational Choir (MaGIC), led by Mark Miller, sings twice a month in services, and in occasional special services during the academic year.

  • Yale Repertory Chorus

    Performing twice a year at recitals for first year choral conductors, the chorus is open to any Yale student. Singers receive either credit or remuneration (Yale faculty and staff may not be paid).

  • Episcopal Church at Yale (ECY) Choir

    Conducted by graduate students (either ISM or School of Music), the choir provides music for services for the Episcopal Church at Yale. 

  • Berkeley Choir

    Berkeley Chapel Choir, conducted by Institute students (either divinity or music), is a volunteer ensemble that sings during the academic year.

  • Yale Recital Chorus

    Performs four times a year for the degree recitals of second-year choral conductors. Open primarily to Yale students. Singers receive either credit or remuneration.