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Here Be Monsters 2026
In this episode, we talk to Butler’s Lecturer in Theory, Christopher Prosser, about Austin’s indie-classical music festival, Here Be Monsters. Chris discusses this year’s lineup and the many connections between Austin’s new music scene and curr...
Jinni Shen performs a concerto and Il Trittico in the same weekend
In this episode, we talk to Artist Diploma student and soprano Jinni Shen about winning the concerto competition and her upcoming performance of Puccini’s “Un bel dì, vedremo” from Madama Butterfly. We also discuss her role i...
Yida An Performs Wieniawski's Violin Concerto
In this podcast episode, we talk with Artist Diploma student and violinist Yida An about winning the concerto competition and preparing to perform Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the university’s symphony orchestra. He talks about...
Aaron Kurz Performs Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3
In this podcast episode, we talk with DMA student Aaron Kurz about winning the concerto competition and preparing to perform Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the University’s Symphony Orchestra.
Isabella Perez on Winning the Concerto Competition
In this episode, we talk with senior Isabella Perez about winning the Concerto Competition. She discusses growing up in San Antonio, learning multiple instruments, and eventually studying Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major, K. 191/186e, ...
Michael Robert Smith on Writing the Opera Downwind
In this episode, we talk with graduate student Michael Robert Smith about writing the opera Downwind in collaboration with librettist Demian Chavez Galvan and the entire Butler Opera Center. Michael discusses the inspiration for the opera, foll...
Sidney Becktold on Researching Vocal Injuries
We talk with undergraduate student Sidney Becktold about her research on vocal injuries. Sidney discusses her research collaboration with the Moody School of Communication and the Butler School of Music. She also talks about working with assist...
Adrienne Pedrotti Bingamon on Austin Cantorum, VAMP, and Being a Student at Butler
In this episode, we talk with choral master’s student Adrienne Pedrotti Bingamon about running Austin Cantorum, creating the all-female group VAMP, and what it’s like to be a working musician in the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texa...
Diego Rivera on the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship
In this episode, we talk to Director of Jazz Studies Diego Rivera about being accepted to the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship. We discuss the history of the Jazz Championship and what the Jazz Orchestra will encounter when they arriv...
Chloe Yofan on Becoming the Assistant Concertmaster of the Austin Symphony Orchestra
In this episode, we talk to first-year Artist Diploma violinist Chloe Yofan. Chloe was recently appointed assistant concertmaster of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and also performs with the Austin Opera Orchestra. In addition, she won first pla...
Kirsten Townander's Bicycle Face
In this week's episode, we sit down with master of composition student Kirsten Townander. We talk about Kirsten's newest piece Bicycle Face, which will have its world premiere with the New Music Ensemble on Monday, November 17th, at 7:30 p.m. S...
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...
Ahana Bhat talks about Longhorn Singers
In this week's episode, we talk to Ahana Bhat, who is the vice president of the Longhorn Singers. Bhat discusses who the Longhorn Singers, their history, getting through the Covid pandemic and how they are transitioning into the Butler School o...
Pejah Carr talks about Longhorn Singers
In this week's episode, we talk to Pejah Carr, who is the president of the Longhorn Singers. Carr discusses who the Longhorn Singers are and how they are transitioning into the Butler School of Music.https://www.longhornsingers.com/...
Chris Prosser Talks about 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 nigh...
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 Sta...
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.
Concerto Winner Yusong Zhao
In this episode, we talk to violinist Yusong Zhao about winning the concerto competition and his upcoming performance of Dmitri Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 77.
Garnett Bruce on The Marriage of Figaro
In this week's episode we sit down with Director Garnett Bruce as he discusses the Butler Opera Center's newest production of The Marriage of Figaro.
Maria Parrini plays Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto
In this week's episode, we sit down with pianist Maria Parrini to talk about her winning the Butler Piano Concerto competition and her upcoming performance of Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto with the University of Texas Symphony Orchestra.
Concerto Winner Jacob Feldman
In this episode, we sit down with saxophonist Jacob Feldman to discuss winning Butler's Concerto Competition and being part of the saxophone quartet ZED.
Jennifer Wilks' new book Carmen in Diaspora
In this week's episode, we talk to Jennifer Wilks about her new book, Carmen in Diaspora: Adaptation, Race, and Opera’s Most Famous Character. She discusses the many adaptations of the opera Carmen, from the Harlem Renaissance to modern-day Bey...
Sam Lipman's Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Sam Lipman to discuss the world premiere of his Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, set to be performed next week by the Austin Symphony. Sam shares insights into his collaboration with legendar...
