From August 27–August 30, 2025, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music will hold choral auditions for the 2025-26 season for Yale Schola Cantorum, Yale Camerata, Yale Recital Chorus, Yale Repertory Chorus, and other chapel choruses. 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:
- Wed. Aug. 27: 1-3 p.m.
- Wed. Aug. 27: 3–8 p.m. (Returning Camerata)
- Thu. Aug. 28: 3–8 p.m.
- Fri. Aug. 29: 3–8 p.m.
- Sat. Aug. 30: 10 a.m.-2:30 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. Only one audition is required to be considered for membership for multiple ISM choral ensembles.
What you need to do
- Fill out this registration questionnaire (an email with a confirmed audition time will be sent within 48 hours).
- Prepare your short solo or aria and bring one copy of the music with you for the accompanist.
- Questions? Email us.
Ensembles
Yale Camerata
Dr. Felicia Barber, conductor
- Choral ensemble of approximately 75 singers, with a special commitment to new choral music.
- 2025–2026 performance calendar includes a fall concert on October 12; this performance will also include Yale Camerata alumni celebrating the 40th anniversary of the chorus; the annual Advent concert on December 6; and a spring performance on April 12.
- Open to Yale students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater New Haven community.
- Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30-10:00 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 Schola Cantorum
Stefan Parkman, interim principal conductor (Fall 2025)
Grete Pedersen, principal conductor (beginning January 2026)
- 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.
- 2025-2026 performances include a choral motet program on Sept. 26, featuring Jesu Meine Freude by J.S. Bach; Jephtha by G.F. Handel on Nov 8 and 9 under the direction of guest conductor Nicholas McGegan; Monteverdi Vespers on Dec 13; the debut concert with newly appointed principal conductor Grete Petersen on March 5; and Haydn’s Creation in May 2026.
- Open to all Yale undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
- Rehearsals are Wednesdays 6:30-9 p.m. and Fridays 3-5:30 p.m.
- Singers are compensated.
- Learn more about Yale Schola Cantorum
Yale Repertory Chorus and Yale Recital Chorus
- Chamber choruses with eclectic repertoire, led by current conducting graduate students.
- Recital concerts will be on Sunday, Nov 2; Sunday, Feb 8; and Sunday, Apr 26. Yale Repertory performances will be on Nov. 17 and Apr. 13.
- Open to all Yale undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
- 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.
Battell Chapel Choir, Marquand Chapel Choir, and Marquand Gospel and Inspirational Choir
- Battell Chapel Choir rehearses Thursdays 7-9 p.m. and sings Sunday morning services.
- Marquand Chapel Choir rehearses Friday 10:30-11:15 a.m. and Sundays 6:30-8 p.m. and sings Friday morning services 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Marquand Gospel and Inspirational Choir rehearses every other Monday at 7 p.m. and sings at services every other Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Open to all Yale undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
- Write to the manager of music programs and concert production for more information.
Interested in Yale Glee Club? Check out their website.
Interested in Yale Consort? Check out their website.