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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.

HERE BE MONSTERS

May 25, 2024
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Stephen Page chosen as one of Yamaha's 40 Under 40 recipients

May 23, 2024

Stephen Page, Associate Professor of Saxophone at the Butler School of Music, received recognition as one of Yamaha's "40 Under 40" recipients

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Grant Funds Ecology and Culture Seminar in Xalapa, Mexico

May 22, 2024 | Read More

A four-day symposium took place recently in Xalapa, Mexico, focusing on the interrelationship between ecology and culture in the country’s vibrant Huasteca region, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) at The University of Texas at Austin.

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Countdown to Carnegie:  Jonah Hammett’s Journey comes full circle

May 20, 2024

On June 2nd, Jonah Hammett will travel to New York with the Texas Wind Ensemble to perform at Carnegie Hall. 

 

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Congratulations to Jonathan Gunn, Laurie Scott and Luisa Nardini on Teaching Awards

May 15, 2024

 

The Butler School of Music is delighted to unveil this year’s recipients of the Teaching Excellence Awards: Laurie Scott and Jonathan Gunn. Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Luisa Nardini for her outstanding achievement in receiving the university-wide Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award.