Background
Butler, Harold Lancaster was born on June 18, 1874 in Silver City, Idaho, United States. Son of Gilbert Lancaster and Frances (Gilpin) Butler.
Butler, Harold Lancaster was born on June 18, 1874 in Silver City, Idaho, United States. Son of Gilbert Lancaster and Frances (Gilpin) Butler.
Bachelor of Arts, Valparaiso (Indiana) University, 1895, Bachelor of Laws, 1896. Graduate Gottschalk Lyric School, Chciago, 1897. Studied with Sauvage (New York), Blasco (Milan), Dubulle (Paris).
Vale. Director music department, Valparaiso University, 1899-1903. Director vocal department, Syracuse University, 1903-1905, 1907-1915. Dean School of Fine Arts, University of Kansas, 1915-1923.
Dean College of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, since 1923.
Principal basso, Castle Square Opera Company, 1897-1899, and sang in 16 grand operas.
Member Music Teachers National Association (president 1926-1928), American Academy Teachers of Singing, National Association of Presidents of State Music Teachers’ Association, National Association Schools Music and Allied Arts (president 1928-1931). Mason (32 degree).; Rotarian. Has given over 500 recitals in New York and Middle West.
Married Florence Higgins, May 23, 1898.