TROY alumnus Dr. Gene Butler honored for excellence in music education and leadership

Dr. Gene Butler is a two-time graduate of Troy University's John M. Long School of Music.

Dr. Gene Butler is a two-time graduate of Troy University's John M. Long School of Music.

Troy University alumnus Dr. Gene Butler has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to music education in Alabama, earning multiple prestigious honors while advocating for the next generation of educators.

Dr. Butler has been named the President-Elect of the Alabama Bandmasters Association and honored as part of Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program. He was also named…

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Laura Aaron Mixon memorial scholarship aims to spread “love and light” to new choral students

Laura Aaron Mixon dedicated her life to her family, music and music education.

Laura Aaron Mixon dedicated her life to her family, music and music education.

In honor of longtime music educator and former Troy University faculty member, the Laura Aaron Mixon Memorial Choral Scholarship has been established to help support budding choral music educators.

Mixon earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from TROY and eventually went on to become a member of the faculty. Her career as an…

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