Two new practice rooms have recently opened on the second floor of Lilly Hall in hopes of alleviating student concerns about space.
Music Showcase begins the Music of Butler Series
The Music at Butler series is starting again with the Music Showcase. Currently, the showcase has been performed at least ten times. This year’s showcase takes place on Sunday, Sept. 16.
Meet the Colonel from Capital City
In December, the School of Music announced that its next director of bands would be Col. Michael J. Colburn of the United States Marine Band. He will begin serving upon the retirement of the current director, Robert Grechesky, after the spring 2014 semester. This week The Butler Collegian spoke with Colburn over the phone from his…
Director of US Marine Band to join music faculty in 2014
The next director of bands at Butler University will be Colonel Michael J. Colburn, currently the director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Administrators and faculty in the school of music announced the decision to members of the wind ensemble late last semester, but Colburn asked that no official announcements be made until…
JCA highlights music students in showcase
Music ensembles take to the stage on Sunday for the first time this semester. Clowes Memorial Hall will be hosting the School of Music Showcase on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Butler University Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Chorale will each perform different pieces. The showcase is an annual concert that provides an…