Dr. Christopher Butler is a percussion educator, artist, conductor, author, and composer with experience in all facets of percussion. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Percussion and Music Technology at Southern Illinois University. He also serves as Assistant Director of the SIU School of Music where he handles all recruitment activities. He is a proud endorser of Marimba One and Innovative Percussion.

Dr. Butler is an active performer and clinician who frequently visits high schools and universities, presenting on a variety of topics including music technology, electro-acoustic works for percussion, snare drum, marimba, timpani, drum set, multi-percussion, orchestral excerpts, percussion ensemble, and more. In addition, Dr. Butler has presented and performed at numerous international conferences and contemporary music festivals, including the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the College Music Society, and the Outside the Box New Music Festival. His compositions and methods for percussion are published through Tapspace Publications and Meredith Music. He is a frequent contributor to the Percussive Arts Society and currently serves on its Music Technology Committee. In the past, he has served as President, Vice President, and Director of Publications for the Illinois Percussive Arts Society.