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Mark Clague is a Professor of Musicology at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance, holding tenure and serving as Executive Director of the Arts Initiative. He directs the Gershwin Initiative and co-edits MUSA. His research explores music’s social impact, with a focus on American music, African-American song, and critical editions of composers like George Gershwin. Clague’s 2022 book on the Star-Spangled Banner received widespread acclaim and media attention.
Education: BM, AB (University of Michigan); MA, PhD (University of Chicago). His interdisciplinary affiliations include American Culture, African and Afro-American Studies, and Ross School of Business entrepreneurship programs.
Research emphasizes music’s role in shaping community identity, including projects on national anthems, diversity in music historiography, and arts entrepreneurship. Recent work includes a forthcoming manifesto on 'Black Song and Justice.'
Key awards include the NEH Public Scholar Fellowship, the Albert A. Stanley Medal, and Mellon Fellowship. He advises student organizations like Music Matters and mentors through Arts Enterprise @ UM, placing students in top universities and institutions.
Clague’s leadership roles include board membership with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival and chairing the University’s Innovation Roundtable. His career blends scholarship with performance, including past roles as a bassoonist with Chicago Symphony orchestras.
