Support Butler Studio

Opportunities exist to underwrite Studio artist, faculty and leadership positions. 

For more information, please contact Alex de Aguiar Reuter at areuter@hgo.org or 713-980-8688.

Founded in 1977 by composer Carlisle Floyd and HGO's then-General Director David Gockley, the mission of the Butler Studio is to provide comprehensive career development to young artists who have demonstrated potential to make major contributions to the field of opera. The Studio's goal is to develop well-rounded professionals by providing the highest quality training combined with a wide range of performance opportunities.

The Butler Studio has become one of the most highly recognized and respected young artist programs in the world. The program’s purpose—investing in exceptional talent to develop extraordinary artists—has been validated by the achievements of our illustrious alumni in opera houses all over the world. One of the Butler Studio’s strengths is its integration with the company as a whole and the opportunities it offers young artists to work and train alongside established and experienced artists, such as  Joyce DiDonato, Heidi Stober, Dimitri Pittas, Ailyn Pèrez, Liudmyla Monastyrska, Tamara Wilson, and Ryan McKinny as well as renowned conductors, directors, and designers.

The best talent of the next generation of opera stars will have the finest training available anywhere, and Houston audiences will see them as they mature into greatness.