Butler University Piano Camp is a week-long intensive for pianists entering grades 7-12.
Based on the campus of Butler University, campers receive daily private lessons, participate in masterclasses and ensembles, and explore seminars on technique, interpretation, and musicianship.
The week will conclude with a final recital in Butler’s beautiful Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall.
This year, campers can participate as day campers or stay in the dorms on Butler’s campus.
Daily Lessons with internationally renowned camp faculty, where you’ll perform for and learn from our teachers and hear your peers play.
Seminars on practicing, interpretation, and musicianship
Piano ensembles and collaborative playing: a chance to make music with other pianists.
Movement and theory classes designed to deepen your understanding of how you play and what you play.
A final recital in Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, where you’ll perform for family and friends
Special programming throughout the week will explore Liszt’s music, style, and legacy. Students are encouraged (but not required!) to bring a Liszt piece to work on during camp.
Dr. Kate Boyd (pictured): Professor of Piano and Piano Area Coordinator at Butler University, Dr. Boyd is the Artistic Director of Piano Camp. She maintains an active performing career, with recent recordings on the Parma label, and presents regularly at national conferences, including MTNA and the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. She also runs The Piano Prof, a YouTube channel with over 35,000 subscribers dedicated to helping pianists practice and perform better.
Dr. Kent Cook is Professor Emeritus at Illinois Wesleyan University, where he was Head of the Piano Department, and has been very active for over three decades in North America and Europe as teacher, adjudicator, concert soloist, and chamber musician. Dr. Cook lives in Indianapolis, where he teaches adjunct at Butler University and plays keyboards in the Indianapolis Symphony.
Dr. Minju Choi Witte is a concert pianist and former university professor with over 25 years of teaching experience. A graduate of The Juilliard School, she helps students build artistry, confidence, and strong practice habits at the piano.
Dr. Fred Hosken is the head of theory and aural skills at Butler University. He started teaching piano, saxophone, and drums in London, UK, when he was 14 and is currently trying to teach himself to play guitar.
This program is designed for students entering grades 7–12 in the fall of 2026.
Camp Hours: *Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
*Residential campers will move in on June 14, 2026.
Campers may choose to stay on campus for the full week, arriving the Sunday evening before camp begins. Residential campers are housed in Irvington House, enjoy three meals a day in the Residential College dining hall, and take part in nightly activities led by resident assistants, with overnight supervision provided by RAs and a dorm chaperone.
Lunch will be provided for all campers in the campus dining hall. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner* will be provided for residential students.
*Residential campers should eat dinner before moving in on Sunday.
Register by May 15, 2026.
Tuition & Deposit:
- Program tuition is $500 for commuter students or $900 for residential.
- A $25 non-refundable deposit is required at checkout to reserve your spot. This amount is applied toward your total tuition.
- The remaining balance is due May 18, 2026, unless you are on an approved flexible payment plan. All payment plan balances must be paid at least 14 days before camp begins.
Refund Policy:
Send all cancellation requests to bcas@butler.edu
- Department Cancellation: If the department cancels a camp session, you will receive a full refund.
- 30+ Days Before Camp: Full refund minus the $25 deposit.
- 14–29 Days Before Camp: 50% refund of the amount paid, minus the $25 deposit.
- Fewer Than 14 Days Before Camp: No refunds will be issued.
- Camp sessions are not prorated for vacation, illness, or missed days.
Email: bcas@butler.edu
Phone: 317-940-5500
