The Yale Institute of Sacred Music offers a wide variety of opportunities to participate in one or more of its 11 choral ensembles. Note that singers who are interested in auditioning for certain combinations of ensembles may need to pursue multiple audition paths. For example, people wanting to audition for Yale Schola Cantorum and Yale Camerata will need to sign up separately for two auditions.
Yale Schola Cantorum
Individuals seeking to schedule an audition for Yale Schola Cantorum please email Jeff Hazewinkel with a singing resumé, specifically highlighting membership in choral ensembles, and a video clip (approximately one minute) of yourself singing solo. The resumé and video clip will be screened and invitations to audition will be extended to qualified individuals within three business days following the receipt of requested materials. Materials must be submitted no later than August 27, 2026 for consideration. Auditions will be held from August 28-31. The Yale Schola Cantorum roster will be released on September 1 and the first rehearsal will be Thursday, September 3.
Yale Camerata, Yale Recital Chorus, Yale Repertory Chorus, Battell Chapel Choir, and Marquand Chapel Choir
Only one audition is required to be considered for membership in any of these five ISM choral ensembles and these will be held from August 26-29. Yale students, faculty, and staff, and members of the New Haven community, are invited to register. Auditions will take place in the Great Hall at Yale Divinity School, 409 Prospect St. New Haven at the following times:
- Wednesday August 26: 2–9:30 p.m.
- Thursday August 27: 3–9:30 p.m.
- Friday August 28: 3–9:30 p.m.
- Saturday August 29: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Singers are invited to prepare a short solo song or aria (accompanist provided) and will be led through a few simple vocal exercises demonstrating range and musicianship skills. What you need to do:
- Fill out this registration questionnaire (an email with a confirmed audition time will be sent within two business days).
- Prepare your short solo or aria and bring one copy of the music with you for the accompanist.
Questions? Email us.
Yale Consort
Yale Consort is the ISM’s professional vocal ensemble conducted by Professor James O’Donnell. Founded on music from the classical tradition with a focus on Episcopal, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic liturgical traditions, it provides high quality choral music through a series of evening services in local parishes and chapels in New Haven. Consort services also provide a valuable formational experience for Yale music and divinity students who gain crucial real-world experience by serving as organists, readers, and altar servers under expert faculty leadership. Questions/expressions of interest can be directed to Yale Consort manager, Clifton Massey. View the Yale Consort webpage for details.
Yale Jubilee Chorale
Membership in the Yale Jubilee Chorale, directed by Dr. Jeffrey Allen Murdock, is open through an annual audition process. Yale students interested in joining are invited to prepare selections that demonstrate their engagement with the gospel and spiritual musical traditions, as well as participate in sight reading, pitch matching, and a brief interview. Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 5-6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Auditions will take place on Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 from 12-5 p.m. in the Great Hall at Yale Divinity School. For full details see the Yale Jubilee Chorale website or email Eric Donnelly for more information.