NOTE: the information below is a general description only; it does not reflect special pandemic measures in place for 2020–2021.
All of the major choral ensembles at Yale require an audition. Click the links below for more information about each ensemble and its audition process.
Schola Cantorum: An hourly-wage chorus open to students from any school of Yale. Conducted by David Hill, with regular appearances by Masaaki Suzuki. Concert and liturgical performances of oratorios, new commissions, and sacred polyphony from all eras. Six to eight local performances per year; overseas tours; annual collaborations with period orchestra Juilliard415.
Yale Camerata: A 70-voice volunteer chorus open to Yale students, faculty, and staff, and to community members; graduate students can receive course credit. Conducted by André J. Thomas in 2020–2021. Concert performances of oratorios, new commissions, and choral works from all eras. Four to six performances per year. The Chamber Chorus, a subset of the Camerata, performs occasionally on its own and regularly as part of Camerata concerts.
Yale Glee Club: Yale’s primary undergraduate chorus, conducted by Jeffrey Douma. Concert performances of oratorios, new commissions, and choral works from all eras. Six to eight local performances per year; overseas and domestic tours.
Recital Chorus: Performs for degree recitals of second-year choral conductors. Open primarily to students from any school of Yale. Singers receive either credit or remuneration. (Yale faculty and staff may not be paid.) Four performances per year.
Repertory Chorus: Performs for recitals of first-year choral conductors. Open primarily to students from any school of Yale. Singers receive either credit or remuneration. (Yale faculty and staff may not be paid.) Two performances per year.
Battell Chapel Choir: Provides music for Sunday services at the University Church in Yale. Open to students and community members; only student singers are able to be paid. Conducted by graduate students in the ISM choral conducting program.
Marquand Chapel Choir: Provides music for ecumenical worship services at the Yale Divinity School. A combination of paid singers and volunteers, open to students and community members. Students in the Divinity School can receive credit. Conducted by graduate students in the ISM choral conducting program.
Berkeley Chapel Choir: Provides music for Eucharist services of the Berkeley Divinity School in Marquand Chapel. Conducted by graduate students in the ISM or in the Yale Divinity School. Section leaders are paid. Open primarily to students from any school of Yale.
Marquand Gospel & Inspirational Ensemble: A primarily volunteer choir that focuses on joyful singing and celebration of diversity. Provides music for Marquand Chapel services twice a month during the academic term. Students in the Divinity School can receive credit. Conducted by Mark Miller. Open to students and community members.
Episcopal Church at Yale (ECY) Choir: Provides music for ECY worship services. Conducted by graduate students in the ISM or Music School. 8 members are paid. Open primarily to students from any school of Yale.
Ensemble Rehearsal Times
Monday
4–6pm Repertory Chorus Glee Club Room
7–9pm Yale Glee Club Glee Club Room
7–9pm (alt. weeks) Marquand Gospel Choir rehearsal Marquand Chapel
Tuesday
10–11am (alt. weeks) Marquand Gospel Choir service Marquand Chapel
6:30–7:30pm Yale Camerata Chamber Chorus Glee Club Room
7:30–10pm Yale Camerata Glee Club Room
Wednesday
5:30–6:30pm Berkeley Chapel Choir rehearsal Organ Studio
7–8:15 pm Berkeley Eucharist service Marquand Chapel
6:30–9 pm Yale Schola Cantorum ISM Great Hall
7–9 pm Yale Glee Club Glee Club Room
Thursday
10:45–11:30 am Sung Morning Prayer rehearsal Marquand Chapel
11:30 am–12 pm Marquand: Sung Morning Prayer Marquand Chapel
4–6 pm Recital Chorus Glee Club Room
Friday
10–11 am Marquand Chapel Choir rehearsal Marquand Chapel
11:30–12:15 am Marquand Chapel service Marquand Chapel
3–5:30 pm Yale Schola Cantorum ISM Great Hall
Sunday
9–10 am Battell Chapel Choir rehearsal Battell Chapel
10:30–11:45 am Battell Chapel Choir: Sung Worship Battell Chapel
3:30–4:30 pm Episcopal Church at Yale rehearsal Dwight Chapel
5–6 pm ECY: Sung Eucharist Dwight Chapel
6:45–8:15 pm Marquand Chapel Choir rehearsal Marquand Chapel