Robert
Butts
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composer
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composer
educator
"An unforgettable gala evening was enjoyed by friends and colleagues at the Madison Pulbic Library, 39 Keep Street, Madison, New Jersey and BONJ Maestro Robert W. Butts was the 2026 honoree." - headline from BONJ Newsletter, March 24, 2026
Wonderful speeches were presented by Adrienne Novak (Co-Chair, Friends of the Madison Public Library Board), Dave Luber(President, Board of Trustees), Sylvia Luber (Coordinator, Madison Mini-Courses, and Lynn Favreau (Library Director) celebrating Maestro Butts''''s 30 years of Mini Courses taught at the library and his 30 years with the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey in Madison. Adrienne also read New Jersey Legislature proclamations sent by Senator Anthony Bucco and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn. Adding to the festive spirt was music performed by BONJ musicians Laura Ferraro, Jeanine Erickson, and Andrew Pecota.
Photos from Madison Library Gala