Butler University Piano Camp offers an exciting and immersive experience for pianists ages 12–18 with at least one year of prior piano study.
Throughout the week, students will:
🎹 Receive private lessons with our experienced faculty
🎹 Participate in masterclasses and play for multiple teachers
🎹 Engage in seminars on technique, interpretation, and musicianship
🎹 Perform in ensembles and explore collaborative playing
🎹 Take movement and theory classes to deepen their musical skills
The week culminates in a final recital in Butler’s beautiful Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, giving students a chance to showcase their growth.
🎶 Featured Composer: Chopin
This year, we’re celebrating Frédéric Chopin! Students are encouraged (but not required!) to bring a Chopin piece to work on during camp. Special programming will highlight Chopin’s music, style, and life.
🔹 Additional Details
✔ Daily lunch included
✔ Access to practice rooms equipped with Steinway grand pianos
✔ A supportive and inspiring environment for students eager to grow as pianists while connecting with like-minded peers
🎵 Meet Our Faculty
🎶 Dr. Kate Boyd – Professor of Piano and Piano Area Coordinator, Butler University
🎶 Dr. Kent Cook – Professor Emeritus of Piano, Illinois Wesleyan University and Adjunct Instructor, Butler University
🎶 Dr. Minju Choi Witte – Concert Pianist and Educator, Former Faculty at the Missouri State University
🎶 Dr. Fred Hosken – Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Theory/Aural Skills Coordinator, Butler University
Questions?
Contact the Artistic Director, Kate Boyd, with curriculum-based questions. Contact bcas@butler.edu with administrative questions.
Artistic Director: Kate Boyd
Camp hours: 9am-5pm
Tuition:
- Total Tuition Cost: The cost of this program is $500
- Non-Refundable Deposit: At checkout, a $25 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. This will be deducted from the tuition cost.
- Remaining Balance: The remaining $475 of tuition is required by June 2, 2025, unless on an approved flexible payment plan in which all tuition will be due 14 days prior to the start of the camp.
Registration Deadline: June 2, 2025
Refund Eligibility:
- Full Refunds: 100% of tuition will be refunded (minus the $25 non-refundable deposit) if requested at least 30 days prior to the start of camp.
- Partial Refunds: 50% of tuition (minus the $25 non-refundable camp deposit) will be considered for refund if requested within 30 days prior to the start of camp.
- No Refunds: No refunds will be issued within 14 days prior to camp.
Review our policies and procedures!
A detailed information packet will be emailed to all registrants two weeks before the start of camp.
Contact the Butler Community Arts School with any questions:
BCAS@butler.edu | (317) 940-5500