Butler School of Music

https://www.lbbonline.com/news/butter-music-and-sound-composer-jocelyn-chambers-is-a-young-guns-22-winner/

Butter Music and Sound Composer Jocelyn Chambers Is a Young Guns 22 Winner | LBBOnline Little Black Book, Portfolio competition recognises outstanding creative professionals aged 30 and under

https://music.utexas.edu/news/professor-ethnomusicology-robin-moore-talks-about-music-cuba

Professor of Ethnomusicology Robin Moore talks about music in Cuba October 14, 2024 Recently Professor of Ethnomusicology Robin Moore presented a lecture titled "Toques de Violín: Expansive Afro-Cuban Religious Music and Devotion" at the Black Studies Collective at the University of Texas at Austin. The talk, based on his forthcoming book, delved into the intricat...

Branford Marsalis has left the building. Tonight, he wrapped up an incredible week of teaching, mentoring, rehearsing, and performing. Marsalis played to a sold-out audience with all three of Butler's jazz ensembles, which ended with a standing ovation.

In this week's episode, we talk to Professor of Jazz Studies Mike Sailors as he discusses his new album, teaching improvisation, how he fell in love with the trumpet, and advice for young people looking to get into jazz trumpet.

Podcast Episode: Mike Sailors Discusses His New Album and Teaching Improvisation. In this episode, we talk to Professor of Jazz Studies Mike Sailors as he discusses his new album, teaching improvisation, how he fell in love with the trumpe...

https://music.utexas.edu/news/first-sandy-yamamoto-friends-concert-received-wide-applause

First Sandy Yamamoto and Friends Concert Received Wide Applause By Selina Xu October 3, 2024 On Sunday afternoon, September 22nd, acclaimed violinist Sandy Yamamoto and an ensemble of distinguished musicians delivered an unforgettable performance to a full house. The concert, titled Sandy Yamamoto and Friends, is a special chamber music performance led by Sandy....

https://music.utexas.edu/news/butler-music-student-records-music-american-great-shadows-slavery

Butler Music Student Records Music of an American Great from the Shadows of Slavery September 25, 2024 Five years ago, while living in Chicago and performing with Axiom Brass, future Butler D.M.A. student Michael Hawes heard trombonist Corey Sansolo transcribe a string quartet by Florence Price. Little did he know that this moment would profoundly change his life and ignite a passi...

The season has begun. Congratulations to the entire University of Texas Symphony Orchestra, composer Donald Grantham, and conductor Farkhad Khudyev.

In this week's podcast episode, senior music education major Kendall Weaver shares what it is like to be a Butler music student, everything from getting in, the transition from high school, and even a first orchestra rehearsal, Kendall has advice on navigating it all.

Podcast Episode: Senior Music Education Student Kendall Weaver In this episode, senior music education major Kendall Weaver shares what it is like to be a Butler music student, everything from getting in, the transition ...

Congratulations Lily Guerrero on an incredible night.

Butler's first faculty recital of the season was "Concierto Increíble." September 26, 2024 It is never easy to be first. While everyone else was just returning to campus, soprano Liliana Guerrero and pianist James Maveric were already polishing off the final touches of their recital. Their program, "Canciones de Latinoamérica: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month," trul...

Butler is Hiring
Are you, or do you know someone who is amazing and might be interested in working in a place that is equally amazing? We currently have open positions for an Assistant Director of Admissions and a Building Manager. https://music.utexas.edu/people/jobs

Congratulations Butler alumnus Michael Yee on getting 1st place

Butler School of Music Alumnus Thomas Yee Wins 2024 American Prize in Composition September 25, 2024 Butler School of Music alumni Thomas B. Yee,has been awarded The American Prize in Composition for 2024 in the professional orchestra division. His winning piece, "The Musician's Guide to Philosophy," stood out among numerous submissions from across the United States. The Musician...

https://music.utexas.edu/news/andre-3000-visits-butler-school-muisc

Andre 3000 visits the Butler School of Muisc September 23, 2024 Andre 3000, who gained fame as a member of the iconic hip-hop group Outkast, recently visited the Butler School of Music to engage with flute students about his latest album, New Blue Sun, and his unexpected passion for the flute. For someone of his stature, one might assume that....

https://music.utexas.edu/news/butler-school-musics-2024-big-sing-big-success

Butler School of Music's 2024 Big Sing: A Big Success September 23, 2024 Professors J.D. Burnett and Suzanne Pence hosted the 2024 Big Sing, the largest event of its kind to date. Nearly 400 high school students attended, accompanied by their teachers. The students came eager to have fun but also to work hard. Each participant received two pieces of mu...

Did you know we have a dedicated mental health professional in the College of Fine Arts, UT Austin? In this video, Niki Luibrand explains her role and how to seek mental health support for you or someone else. Healthyhorns

Podcast Episode: Niki Luibrand Discusses Mental Health Support at Butler School of Music Did you know we have a dedicated mental health professional in the College of Fine Arts right here? In this video, Niki Luibrand explains her role and how t...

https://bit.ly/3MRfR1y

Assistant Director for Admission, Sarah Goerg, Leaves Butler School of Music After 16 Years September 13, 2024 When you Google “Sarah” and “Butler School of Music,” the first website that appears is the bio for Assistant Director for Admission, Sarah Goerg. Yes, even before our many well-known alumni named Sarah and even before Sarah Butler, whom the school is named after. This sho...

The 2024 University of Texas Choirs's Big Sing is just 4 days away. In this week's podcast episode, we sit down with J.D. Burnett to talk about all that is the 2024 Longhorn Big Sing.

Podcast Episode: J.D. Burnett talks about the 2024 Longhorn Big Sing Director of Choral Activities J.D. Burnett discusses this year's Longhorn Big Sing. Details for the event are https://music.utexas.edu/events/4767-longhorn-...

Mike Sailors, assistant professor of Jazz Trumpet at the Butler School of Music, has just released his first record, Elias Haslanger meets Mike Sailors.

Read the full article here

UT professor and jazz musician releases first jazz record, reflects on record–making process Mike Sailors, assistant professor of practice at the Butler School of Music, released his first record, Elias Haslanger meets Mike Sailors on Aug. 16. The record includes 10 songs featuring the piano, drums, trumpet and saxophone. The Daily Texan spoke with Sailors about the record creation process....