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The Butler School’s John Turci-Escobar, assistant professor of instruction in theory and associate dean for undergrad studies, is one of four recipients of the 2022-23 Dads’ Association Centennial Teaching Fellowship, the first Butler School professor to win the award in a decade.  

In the UT New Music Ensemble, students explore contemporary repertoire created by living composers and those of the recent past. In fact, many of the works performed by the group are composed by students.

The Butler School proudly welcomes Adam Jackson, who will join the the school as a Lecturer in Jazz Drum Set in Fall, 2022.

The Butler School is pleased to welcome J.D. Burnett, the new Director of Choral Activities beginning in Fall, 2022.

The University of Texas Mariachi, known as the The Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán, was featured in one of NPR's 10 best college podcasts, produced and narrated by UT Journalism student Marissa Greene.

In our latest episode of BSoMBODY, we chat with critically acclaimed Jazz Pianist and Composer Helen Sung, who returns to her alma mater for a concert with the UT Jazz Orchestra on April 9th!

The Butler School welcomes Sean Michael Giddings who will teach jazz piano beginning in fall.

Butler School alumna Dr. Mallory McHenry, NCTM is joining our faculty as a Lecturer in Harp in fall, 2022.