The University of Texas Butler School of Music



UT Student Performs in Rome, Italy
 

Andres Lopera, grad student (MM) in trombone performance, was selected for membership in the prestigious 2008 Youth Orchestra of the Americas. The culminating event for the ensemble was a November 26th performance at the VII Festival Internazionale di Musica e Arte Sacra at Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano (Rome, Italy). The orchestra was conducted by renowned German conductor, Helmuth Rilling. The Artistic Advisor for the YOA is Placido Domingo.