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Indianapolis,Indiana 46208
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Instrumental, Piano, Vocal)

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Bachelor of Science in Arts Administration - Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music + Music Therapy

Minor in Music

Minor in Jazz Studies


In addition to studying music, our flexible curriculum allows you to easily pursue a double major, study abroad, collaborate with internationally-acclaimed artists, participate in the Butler Symphony Orchestra or other ensembles, complete a major research project, or teach in the Butler Community Arts School-all with the encouragement of Butler's world-renowned faculty. Couple all of that with our excellent reputation, personalized instruction and strong pedagogy, and our location in the vibrant musical and cultural community of Indianapolis, and you have a program that is not only about reaching your career goals, but pursuing your passions.

Faculty Info:

Michael J. Colburn, Anthony Kniffen, Dr. Gail Lewis, Allen Miller, Jared Rodin, Dr. Clare Carrasco, Dr. Andrew Farina, Dr. Jeffrey Gillespie, Dr. Nicholas Johnson, Dr. Rusty Jones, Dr. Kathie Kelton, Jon Crabiel, Craig Hetrick, Johnny Lee Lane, Dr. Davis Brooks, Dr. Lisa Brooks, Richard Auldon Clark, Dr. William Grubb.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
SEUSSICAL-THEATRE YOUNG AUDIENCES in Broadway SEUSSICAL-THEATRE YOUNG AUDIENCES
(2/19/20 - 3/1/20)
BUTLER UNIVERSITY
LES MISERABLES
(4/11/12 - 4/15/12)
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