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Rachel Spencer on Jazz Education

In this episode, we talk to Rachel Spencer, a D.M.A. student in jazz trumpet performance, about the upcoming tour of Japan. Rachel not only discusses the tour, but also shares insights into what jazz music education looks like in the United States, particularly in K–12 schools. She reflects on her experience teaching jazz at the middle school, high school, and now university level, and explains why jazz education is fundamental to developing lifelong musicians.
Diego Rivera Talks About the Jazz Orchestra's Upcoming Japanese Tour

In this episode, Professor Diego Rivera discusses the Butler Jazz Orchestra's upcoming Japanese tour. He talks about the Japanese jazz scene, the logistics of the tour, and what he is most looking forward to accomplishing in Japan.
Butler Concerto Winner Jacob Feldman talks about playing Nigel Westlake's Spirit of the Wild

Concerto Winner Jacob Feldman
Saxophone Professor Stephen Page discusses his upcoming performance of John Corigliano's Triathlon.

Saxophonist and professor Stephen Page talks about his upcoming performance of John Corigliano's Triathlon. Stephen discusses the three different saxophones he will use in the concert, as well as some of the challenges and interesting aspects of the piece.
Butler Jazz Combos perform at Mozart’s, provides welcoming space for local jazz community

UT professor and jazz musician releases first jazz record, reflects on record–making process

From Campus to Stage: A Tiny Desk Story

Paulo Santos (B.M., Jazz Studies, 2021) recently shared the stage with Juwan Elcock–better known as Blk Odyssy–for a Tiny Desk concert, the flagship live concert series from NPR Music. We had a chance to sit down with him and delve deeper into Paulo's journey as a Jazz Studies student at the Butler School of Music to the Tiny Desk stage.