Free Concerts
All year long, free performances provide opportunities to explore different genres, discover new artists, and experience live music without financial barriers. These concerts are for everyone — whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or a curious listener.
Great Organ Music at Yale with Kimberly Marshall
Ye Jin Min, violin
Aditi Prakash, viola
Matthew Ober, flute
Jieun Park, piano
Clayton Farmer, organ
William Yang, piano
John Arlievsky, baritone
Lingxiao Feng, violin
Julia Ernst, soprano
Rafael Mendez, flute
William Roberts, trombone
Lunchtime Chamber Music
Artistic Director: Wendy Sharp
Like a tasting menu of music, this series offers a chance to hear a variety of ensembles in one sitting — from string quartets to unexpected pairings like flute and guitar. The repertoire is just as varied, spanning centuries and styles.
New Music New Haven
Artistic Director: Aaron Jay Kernis
Expect the unexpected when groundbreaking works by today’s leading composers are performed alongside bold new pieces by YSM students.
Faculty Artist Series
YSM faculty step out of the classroom and onto the stage, showcasing the world-class artistry they bring to every lesson. These concerts offer a unique chance to hear the performers who are inspiring the next generation of musicians — along with an intimate look at the thinking behind their programming, interpretation, and craft.
YSM Ensembles
Enjoy the full spectrum of ensemble performance at YSM — from the pulse of percussion to the intimacy of chamber music, the spirit of bassoons to the richness of an all-cello group. Here, exceptional musicians come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.