In this episode of U-M Creative Currents, host Mark Clague interviews Cayenne Harris, Vice President for Learning & Engagement, and Mark Jacobson, Vice President for Programming and Production, both from the University Musical Society (UMS). This episode is part of a U-M Creative Currents' podcast series building excitement for the inaugural Michigan Arts Festival (September 25 - October 26, 2025). UMS serves as the University of Michigan's performing arts presenter, bringing world-class musicians, dance companies, and theater works to southeast Michigan. Cayenne is a nationally recognized leader in arts education and community engagement who oversees programs for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Mark oversees dance, music and theater programming with a special passion for jazz, having built U-M's ongoing partnership with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.Featured Programming & Highlights include:Verdi's "Requiem" (September 26)Nigamon / Tunai (October 2-8)Makaya McCraven (October 10)Ballet BC (October 17)Belcea Quartet (October 19)Philharmonia Orchestra, London (October 24)Herbie Hancock (October 25)Imani Winds Imani Winds & Andy Akiho, steel drum The BeLonging Project (October 26)Special ticket programs, including a free “Bert's Ticket” for U-M studentsOctober 2025 New Faculty Reception Upcoming programming: Gatz (March 2026) and Rhiannon Giddens (April 2026)Cayenne and Mark discuss UMS's mission to deepen the impact of arts on campus and in the community, share what first-time concertgoers need to know about attending performing arts events, and highlight the special programming and engagement opportunities that connect audiences to world-class artists.*Production Note: This episode is part of U-M Creative Currents' special Michigan Arts Festival podcast series which kicks off on September 25, 2025 and is produced by Jessica Jenks and edited by Sly Pup Productions. Subscribe to the Arts Initiative Newsletter Checkout our website Learn more about the Michigan Arts Festival

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