Dr. Gard has been Director of Music Saint Thomas More Chapel at Yale since August 2000. He regularly conducts the Chapel Choir (10:00 AM mass) and the Good Samaritones (5:00 PM mass).

The Chapel is known for its outstanding liturgical music as well as the annual Triduum liturgy featuring all of the Chapel’s ensembles in a dramatic celebration lasting three days. Music includes a sung Passion and Easter Vigil. Richard is assisted by accompanists Laura Richling and Miriam Logan, and assistant conductors Reuben Barnes and Evelyn Gard.

The Saint Thomas More Music department is always open to new instrumentalists and vocalists for all of its ensembles.  To audition, please email Richard at richard.gard@yale.edu.