Samuel Loposky (M.A.R.) comes from Mercer, Pennsylvania and is originally from Corning, New York. Sam graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2021 with a B.M. in vocal performance. He then pursued graduate studies at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in New York, graduating in 2024 with an M.Div. After graduating from the seminary, Sam worked for a government-contracted company, working closely with various government entities serving and aiding victims of sex trafficking. At Yale, Sam will pursue an M.A.R. with a focus in religion and music. Afterwards, he hopes to continue his studies in a Ph.D. program. Sam’s research interests lie at the intersection of liturgical and sacred music and liturgical theology. He has explored and will continue to explore what music means within the context of liturgy and what that means for humanity.
