06/28/2026
Join us this Thursday, July 2 at 6pm to listen to Mark Clague, author of O Say Can You Hear discussing the cultural history of the Star Spangled Banner. Learn the story of America’s national anthem, and experience an examination of how its meaning is still relevant today.
Mark Clague is a musicologist who works to understand the social impact of the arts in the US and to share this understanding with students, scholars, and the public. Professor Clague is a full professor of musicology with tenure at U of M’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance and serves as Executive Director of the University’s Arts Initiative. He also enjoys affiliate appointments at the University of Michigan in American Culture, African and Afro-American Studies, Non-Profit Management, and Entrepreneurship. He is co-advisor to the student organization Music Matters.
