Butler University School of Music

06/17/2026

Don't miss your chance to sign up for auditions for Instrumental Ensembles: Butler Symphony Orchestra, and Butler University Wind Ensemble. All Majors are welcome.

https://www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/undergraduate-programs/music/current-students/ensemble-auditions/

06/15/2026

Come see Butler's favorite bassoon band, Rock E Bassoon! Sat, June 20; HI-FI in Fountain Square, all-ages (aka you don't have to be 21+). Featuring Butler faculty Doug Spaniol and Craig Hetrick, plus Butler alums Kara Stolle and Kelly Swensson. Link to more info and tickets in comments

04/22/2026

03/05/2026

Today, I hope you’ll join me in supporting our students by making a gift to the School of Music. For Day of Giving, 25 gifts will unlock an additional $5,000 in support thanks to an anonymous donor. Make your gift here: https://dayofgiving.butler.edu/giving-day/110551/department/110560

11/04/2025

09/16/2025

Calling all high school cellists - join us on October 11th for this free event featuring our new cello faculty member, Dr. Max Geissler! Spend the day working with Dr. Geissler and current Butler students, meeting other cello enthusiasts, and performing on the Schrott Center for the Arts stage. Click here to learn more: https://www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/undergraduate-programs/music/events-performances/cello-day/

05/08/2025

05/08/2025

Meet Jazz Camp Faculty Member, Chelsea Hughey!🥁

Chelsea Hughey is a jazz drummer, percussionist, and educator based in Indianapolis. She performs regularly at The Jazz Kitchen and Chatterbox Jazz Club, and has shared the stage with artists such as Steve Allee, Frank Glover, Dave Douglas, and Bob Malach. Chelsea holds degrees from Butler University, New Jersey City University, and Southern New Hampshire University, and currently teaches at Butler University, Marian University, and several local schools.

Register here! https://www.butlerartscenter.org/camps/jazz-camp/

05/02/2025

Butler University is pleased to welcome Dr. Max Geissler to the School of Music faculty as an Assistant Professor of Music, teaching Cello.

Dr. Geissler is a passionate and communicative cellist with broad musical interests spanning multiple genres and disciplines. Dr. Geissler is joining Butler from his previous appointment as Assistant Professor of Cello at East Tennessee State University and is a member of the new music ensemble Latitude 49. Kalmia Garden Music Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization Dr. Geissler founded and directs in Durham, CT, just celebrated its 12th season. Dr. Geissler has been presented at a multitude of festivals. He has shared the stage with celebrated musicians such as Lynn Harrell, Mathieu Herzog, Clive Greensmith, Mihaela Martin, and Frans Helmerson. Through his work with Latitude 49, Geissler premiered works by dozens of composers.

As a dedicated teacher, Dr. Geissler teaches regularly at festivals such as ENCORE Chamber Music Institute’s Summer Academy and the Tennessee Cello Workshop and has been in residence to perform and teach at schools including Oberlin Conservatory, Princeton University, Vanderbilt University, and many more. Dr. Geissler’s students have been accepted into top-tier festivals and degree programs and have earned prestigious awards in national and international competitions.

In 2024, Dr. Geissler received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, serving as Desmond Hoebig’s teaching assistant. Previously, Dr. Geissler earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan under the mentorship of Richard Aaron.