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A Ball, The MET, and a European Festival, the fabulous life of Leah Crocetto

June 13, 2024

Acclaimed soprano Leah Crocetto's unforgettable performances in Sonia Frisell's final two shows of Aida at the Metropolitan Opera led to her receiving a prestigious honor at the Viennese Opera Ball, after which she promptly returned to mentor her DMA students before heading to Vienna to reprise her role at the Opera in Steinbruch festival.

Tony Rasmussen

Tony Rasmussen to join Butler School of Music Faculty

June 6, 2024

Anthony (Tony) Rasmussen has been appointed as a new assistant professor at the Butler School of Music, effective fall 2024.

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Greg Cavazos to Join Butler School of Music Faculty

June 2, 2024

Greg Cavazos has been appointed as the new assistant professor of practice and director of the Mariachi Paredes at the Butler School of Music, effective fall 2024

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Meet the Opera: Unveiling the Workshop with Dr. Charles Carson

June 1, 2024

In the second part of our "Meet the Opera" podcast episode, we sit down with Associate Professor of Musicology, Charles Carson at the Butler School of Music. He shares insights into creating the free kid’s opera workshop Meet the Opera.