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.
From August 26-29 the Yale Institute of Sacred Music will hold choral auditions for the 2026-2027 season for Yale Camerata, Yale Recital Chorus, Yale Repertory Chorus, Battell Chapel Choir, and Marquand Chapel Choir. 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: 2–8 p.m. (Returning Camerata)
- Thursday August 27: 3–8 p.m.
- Friday August 28: 3–8 p.m.
- Saturday August 30: 10 a.m.-3 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
James O’Donnell, conductor
More information can be found on the Yale Consort webpage.
Performance and Rehearsal information for ensembles
Yale Schola Cantorum
Grete Pedersen, conductor
Yale Schola Cantorum is an Internationally renowned professional chamber choir, performing sacred music from the 16th century to the present day, with a special interest in historically informed performance practice. 2026-2027 performances will include works by Buxtehude, Bach, Caroline Shaw, Handel, Beethoven and many others. Appearances will be in New Haven, New York and Providence, RI. The choir is open to all Yale undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. and Thursdays 4-6 p.m. Singers can enroll for academic credit or receive compensation.
Yale Camerata
Dr. Felicia Barber, conductor
Yale Camerata is a choral ensemble of approximately 80 singers, with a special commitment to new choral music. 2026–2027 performances include a fall concert on October 26 (with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra), the annual Advent concert on December 5, a Three Choirs concert with Yale Schola Cantorum and Yale Glee Club on February 20, and a Spring concert on April 18. The choir is open to Yale students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater New Haven community. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30-10 p.m. It is important to note that there is a required dress rehearsal (in addition to regular rehearsal) the week of each performance. Course credit is available to graduate students. Learn more about Yale Camerata.
Yale Repertory Chorus and Yale Recital Chorus
These chamber choruses have eclectic repertoire and are led by current conducting graduate students. Recital Chorus performances will be on Sunday, October 18, Monday, December 14, Saturday, February 27, and Tuesday, May 4. Yale Repertory performances will be on November 17 and April 13. They are open to all Yale undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as Yale faculty and staff, and members of the greater New Haven community. Yale Recital Chorus Rehearsals are 4-6 p.m. on Thursdays in the Fall and Mondays in the Spring. Yale Repertory Chorus rehearsals are 4-6 p.m. on Mondays in the Fall and Thursdays in the Spring. Singers earn pay or course credit for Yale Students.
Battell Chapel Choir and Marquand Chapel Choir
The Battell Chapel Choir rehearses on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. and sings during Sunday morning services. The Marquand Chapel Choir rehearses Fridays 10:30-11:15 a.m. and Sundays 6:30-8 p.m. and sings on Friday morning services 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. These choirs are open to Yale Undergraduates, Yale Graduate and Professional students, Yale Faculty and Staff, Greater New Haven Community. Marquand Chapel Choir can be taken for credit by Yale students. Yale students can receive payment for Battell Chapel Choir. Section leaders in Marquand Chapel Choir are paid.
Email Jeff Hazewinkel, manager of music programs and concert production for more information.
Yale undergraduate Interested in Yale Glee Club? Check out the Yale Glee Club website.