Meet the 2026/27 Season 21st Century Artist Interns

By UMS

Each year, UMS and the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance select students for a unique internship experience. Students are paired with internationally renowned artists and companies, including dance, theater, and music ensembles.

The 21st Century Artist Internship is a highly competitive program developed to prepare students for new demands that working artists face in the contemporary marketplace.

This summer, interns will develop industry contacts, hands-on work experience, and deep connections with internationally recognized performing artists. And upon their return to campus, the interns continue their work via a one-credit independent study where they serve as campus ambassadors, educators, and marketers to support their respective artists during their visit to Ann Arbor in UMS’s 2026/27 season.

The 21st Century Artist Internship program is made possible in part by Tim and Sally Petersen.

Chloe Tang
Placement: London Symphony Orchestra

Cynthia Tang is a rising senior at the University of Michigan pursuing degrees in Oboe Performance and Music Education, with a minor in Arts Administration. Originally from Beijing, China and Los Angeles, California, she is passionate about the intersections of performance, education, community engagement, and arts administration. Alongside her studies, Cynthia works in the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance Admissions Office and teaches young musicians through private lessons, mentorship, and educational outreach. She has taught with Crescendo Detroit, served as an oboe mentor with the Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Band, and will serve as an Ensemble Manager with the Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra. She has also worked with students through clinics and sectional coaching in both Michigan and California. Through these experiences, she has developed a strong interest in arts education, youth engagement, and creating meaningful connections between arts organizations and the communities they serve. In her free time, Cynthia enjoys exploring local coffee shops, watching television series, attending live performances, and spending time with friends.

Related UMS Performance

London Symphony Orchestra
with Maxim Vengerov, violin
with Alisa. Weilerstein, cello

Wed-Thu Mar 3-4, 2027 // Hill Auditorium

Grady Yeager
Placement: Berliner Philharmoniker

Grady Yeager is a recent first generation college graduate, who studied music and political science at Michigan. He is from Shelby, Ohio, and has lived there his whole life. During his time at Michigan, he interned with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, where he helped bolster the education departments community outreach programs, and spearheaded a new wellness initiative for the orchestra. As a performer, he played tuba in the Michigan Pops Orchestra and Campus Symphony Orchestra. He also maintains a conducting schedule, and will be leading Faure’s Requiem this winter in efforts to raise money for the Shelby arts programs. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, lifting weights, and playing video games.

Related UMS Performance

Brass of the Berlin Philharmonic with Paul Jacobs, organ

Thu Feb 4, 2027 // Hill Auditorium

Kate Goldman
Placement: Gibney Dance Company

Kate Hart Goldman is a rising junior at the University of Michigan pursuing a BFA in Interarts Performance. A lifelong dancer and actor, Kate has choreographed 6 full length shows as well as numerous shorter works in addition to performing in many more. Most recently she served as the choreographer, co-writer, and featured performer for the dance theater show Bitter Party and as a featured dancer in Black and Brown Theater’s 2026 production of Salome and Aruaca. She is also the current Co-president of the U of M Zouk Dance Club.

Beyond the stage, Kate is deeply interested in dance administration and technical production.
She brings a unique toolkit with both a background in redesigning organizational systems and digital archives as well as a technical skill set in costuming, photography, videography, stage management, and lighting. Whether she is managing backstage operations or assisting with wardrobe, Kate is dedicated to the seamless execution of the performing arts and is eager to support the creative community through both administrative and technical excellence.