Latest News
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Black Sacred Arts conference underway in Ghana
“Religion at the Crossroads: Africa’s Creative and Spiritual Heritage” brings together scholars, practitioners, performers from around the world.
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ISM fellows' program now receiving applications
Join the vibrant community of scholars and artists at the ISM by applying for the 2027-2028 cohort of fellows.
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Applications open September 1 for REEC proposals
Applications for the 2027–28 REEC Initiative open September 1, inviting proposals that connect religion, ecology, and expressive culture.
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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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ISM alum Ryan Kennedy earns second place in national organ improvisation competition
Kennedy’s achievement continues Yale’s tradition of excellence in the art of organ improvisation.
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ISM M.M. alum and current D.M.A. student named semi-finalist in prestigious organ competition
Anne Maria Lim (M.M. ‘25) (D.M.A ‘32) named as semi-finalist for the 2026 National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance.
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National Leader in Black sacred music, Jeffrey Allen Murdock, appointed to Yale faculty
Renowned conductor, scholar, and GRAMMY-winning educator Jeffrey Allen Murdock joins Yale effective July 1, 2026.
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ISM faculty member honored
Walden Moore was recently named an honorary fellow of the Royal School of Church Music.
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Search extended for ISM’s director of chapel music
The position will direct music in three Yale Chapels—Marquand Chapel, Berkeley Divinity School, and the University Church in Yale.
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Alumna named composer-in-residence for Vancouver Chamber Choir
Tawnie Olson (YSM M.M. ’99, ISM A.D. ’00) named as Vancouver Chamber Choir’s composer-in-residence for the 2026-2027 season.
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Yale Organ Academy announces series of June recitals
Faculty and students of the Yale Organ Academy present several upcoming recitals.
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