School of Music

Butler University — Indianapolis, IN

4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
317.940.9988
admission@butler.edu

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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

About the program

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.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Butler University has an acceptance rate of around 86%

Faculty

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

Photos: DEAR EVAN HANSEN At Summer Stock Stage

by Marissa Faith Curley — August 9, 2026

Summer Stock Stage released photos for its sold out Central Indiana premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.

FUN HOME to Open Southbank Theatre Company's Season 6 in Indianapolis

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 30, 2026

Southbank Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home, based on Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir, to launch its sixth season, Origin Stories, at Shelton Auditorium on the Butler University campus in Indianapolis.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For GREASE At Summer Stock Stage

by Marissa Faith Curley — May 17, 2026

Summer Stock Stage will present the hit musical Grease at the Schrott Center for the Arts on the campus of Butler University.

GREASE to be Presented at Summer Stock Stage in June 2026

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 20, 2026

Summer Stock Stage will present Grease, from June 3-7, 2026 at the Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University.

Summer Stock Stage Unveils DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast

by A.A. Cristi — March 16, 2026

Summer Stock Stage will present the Central Indiana premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN from August 5-9, 2026, at the Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University.

Summer Stock Stage to Debut GUYS & DOLLS SR for Seniors in Indianapolis

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 12, 2026

Summer Stock Stage's Encore program introduces 'GUYS & DOLLS SR,' a unique adaptation for seniors, with performances at Butler University's Shelton Auditorium.

Interview: Leslie Broecker on The Official 2024-2025 Broadway in Indianapolis Season Announcement

by The Marriage Matinee — February 27, 2024

We have had the privilege over the last few years to speak with Leslie Broecker, President of Broadway Across America Midwest, about her work to bring the best and the brightest of Broadway to the stages of Murat Theatre at Old National Centre downtown and Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University.

Eastman School of Music to Release IN PLAIN SIGHT: The Black Anthology

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 31, 2026

Eastman School of Music will release a double album of art songs by Black American composers, featuring Joshua Conyers, Nicole Cabell, and Kiera Duffy.