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Previous Episodes
Minoo Dixon on composing Balatro

In this podcast episode, we talk to Master's student Minoo Dixon about his recently composed piece, Balatro. Balatro recently won the National Band Association and Alfred Publishing Young Band Composition Contest and has since been published by Alfred Publishing.
Ahana Bhat talks about the history of the Longhorn Singers

Pejah Carr on the Longhorn Singers' Move to the Butler School of Music

In this week's episode, we talk to Pejah Carr, president of the Longhorn Singers. Carr discusses who the Longhorn Singers are and their impact on campus. She shares her personal journey with the group and explains how the Longhorn Singers are transitioning into the Butler School of Music.
Chris Prosser on Here Be Monsters 2025

In this week’s episode, we chat with Chris Prosser, Lecturer in Theory at the Butler School of Music, about the upcoming 2025 Here Be Monsters music festival. Chris walks us through this year’s exciting and eclectic lineup, which spans two nights of cutting-edge performances.
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.
Yusong Zhao to perform Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1

Garnett Bruce talks about the Butler Opera Center's newest production of The Marriage of Figaro

Director Garnett Bruce discusses the Butler Opera Center's newest production of The Marriage of Figaro.
Maria Parrini performs Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto
