Yale Camerata is a seventy-five voice vocal ensemble whose members are Yale graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and experienced singers from the New Haven community. Conducted by Dr. Felicia Barber, the ensemble performs a widely varied spectrum of sacred choral literature, with a special commitment to choral music of our time. The Camerata was founded by Marguerite L. Brooks in 1985. The choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7-9:15 p.m. in Hendrie Hall at the Yale School of Music. For more information, email Camerata manager Donald Youngberg.
Meet our conductor
Dr. Felicia Barber is the Associate Professor, Adjunct, of Choral Conducting at Yale University and conductor of the Camerata. In addition to teaching graduate-level choral conductors and aspiring undergraduate conductors, Dr. Barber is developing a new initiative designed to prepare Yale students to work with young musicians on choral music in school and church settings.
Past Conductors
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André J. Thomas
Past interim conductor 2020-2022
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Marguerite L. Brooks
Founder and emeritus conductor 1985-2020
Upcoming Concerts
Recent News
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Sing with us! Register for ISM choral auditions
The ISM is inviting Yale students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater New Haven community to audition for its 2026-2027 choral ensembles
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Yale Camerata to perform a concert of all-American music
“An American Songbook” explores U.S. choral traditions, from Billings and Appalachia to Price, Hogan, and Moore, reflecting America’s diverse voices.
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In case you missed it: Yale Camerata's Homecoming Alumni Concert
Watch Yale Camerata’s Oct. 12 homecoming alumni concert in Woolsey hall with music by Mendelssohn, Bernstein’s, Dove, Villette, Robles, and Howells.
