The Yale Alumni Chorus is pleased to announce the

2027 New Haven Reunion of Song!

Registration is open for YAC’s “Reunion of Song” event in New Haven, May 31 – June 3, 2027! This choral workshop-style event will occur on Monday through Thursday in between Yale reunion weekends. We have already received quite a bit of interest in participating in this event, so we encourage you to register and book your hotel rooms early.

The “Reunion of Song” workshop will be conducted by our very own Jeff Douma. For those of you who have been looking forward to the next opportunity to sing with Jeff, this will be an amazing chance to work on a variety of music including selections from the Bach St. Matthew Passion, the Beethoven Mass in C, spirituals, contemporary works, and traditional Yale songs.

In the spirit of reunion-style academic enrichment, we have organized a series of lunchtime lectures from outstanding Yale faculty to enhance our understanding of the music we are singing. Professor Paul Berry returns by popular demand to speak to us about how musical settings of poems can change and reinterpret the poetry in new and unforeseen ways. Professor Markus Rathey will speak to us about the world of the St. Matthew Passion, on the 300th anniversary of its composition. Professor Elizabeth Askren, the new director of the Yale Symphony, will explore the challenges of putting orchestra and chorus together for a major work like the Beethoven Mass in C. And finally, Professor Tom Duffy will share memories from his 4 decades as director of Yale Bands.

We also have fun social events planned, including a Welcome Dinner (including a murder mystery), Cabaret Night, and a closing “singing brunch” on Thursday morning. There will also be an informal “read-through” concert for family and friends on the evening of June 2.

Whether or not this is a reunion year for you, this is the perfect opportunity to spend few springtime days at Yale enjoying a rich singing experience with YAC. We are taking advantage of the “quiet” days in between reunion weekends to get block hotel pricing, and we’ve been able to keep the cost of the workshop very reasonable by taking advantage of local Yale resources. As always, financial aid is available. We hope to see you this spring in New Haven!

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Registration

Details

Dates: May 31 - June 3, 2027

Location: Yale University • New Haven, CT

Registration: The process for registration will be done online, and can be done in just a few easy steps. Click here to register

Cost:

$675 per singer and
$575 per non-singer
$525 per singer for recent graduates from the classes of 2017 and later
Lastly, we are offering a meal bundle package for non-singers priced at $200. which includes just the Welcome Dinner and the Singing Brunch.

Price includes:

3 lunches
2 group meals
an informal concert and reception afterward
enrichment lectures by Yale faculty
conducting by Jeff Douma
music

Financial Assistance is available, contact Irma Garcia, igarcia@yalealumnichorus.org, for more information.

Payments may be made through the registration page, or by mailing a check. If you prefer to pay by mailing a check, simply fill out the registration all the way to the payment page, take note of how much the payment is and then mail the check to, PO Box 209036, New Haven, CT 06520 (we will still get your registration information, as long as you go through the registration page all the way to the payment section). If you have any questions please contact the YAC office, igarcia@yalealumnichorus.org or 203-562-4752.

Music: PDF copies of the music will be available for download, with paper copies available on arrival.

Meals: Breakfast will not be included; Lunches and some dinners are included.

Lodging: All registrants are responsible for their own accommodations, however, room blocks have been set up at:

The Courtyard Marriott in New Haven at $139 + tax per night; you can reserve your room by click/tap on the following link, Courtyard Marriott Room Block .

There is also a room block at The Omni New Haven. The rate is $219 + tax per night; you can reserve your room by click/tap on the following link, The Omni Room Block . You have until April 30, 2027 to make your reservation with both blocks.

Both blocks have a limited number of rooms, so be sure to reserve early.

Health Protocols: The Yale Alumni Chorus will adhere to all government mandates and Yale University protocols. Mandates and protocols can change at any time so please be sure to read any updates that are sent out.

All participants must be fully vaccinated including boosters if eligible. In addition, we ask all participants to test for Covid within 72 hours before arriving. For more information regarding Covid protocols please refer to the Yale Health Guidelines.

We remain committed to delivering a musically enjoyable experience, which has always included making your health and safety a top priority. Being able to sing in person is always our goal, and we look forward to creating even more unforgettable singing experiences with you.

Questions: Email Irma Garcia: igarcia@yalealumnichorus.org

YAC Website