Washington, District of Columbia
VADA E. BUTCHER Dr. Vada Easter Butcher of Washington, DC died on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Bowie, MD at age 93. She joined the music faculty at Howard University (1946 - 1976), where she was a pianist, musicologist, ethnomusicologist, Dean, (1972 - 1976) of the College of Fine Arts....
Read MoreDr. Butcher was my music history teacher at Howard University. An extraordinary person and an educator of the highest caliber. RIP.
Dr. Ulysses Moye.
May 02, 2025 | School
Dr. Butcher was a formidable scholar and pianist. More significantly from my perspective, she was a good friend. May she rest in peace.
Mickey Thomas Terry
May 02, 2025 | Friend
Just speaking about Dr. Butcher recently. Many good and fun memories. She opened doors in Music.
kehembe
May 03, 2021 | Student
I will be forever grateful for this exemplary scholar and guiding light. Her legacy will endure! Rest in Peace, Dr. Butcher.
Dr. Barbara Hampton
May 14, 2016 | New York, NY
Dr. Butcher was in a class of her own. I will always remember my undergraduate days in her Music History class at Howard. She granted my permission to use her 1970 research of Ethnomusicology supported by Dept. Of H.E.W. for our National Gospel Convention Institute to enhance our curricula studies. My sincere condolences.
Ulysses Moye, II
May 12, 2016 | Camp Springs,, MD
Dr. Butcher initially engaged the legendary Donald Byrd to establish a Jazz Institute at Howard University and in 1975 she appointed me to design and administer degree programs in jazz studies. Her unwavering support and encouragement were crucial to the early development and the evolution of jazz education at Howard University. Rest in eternal peace Dr. Butcher.
Arthur Dawkins, Ph.D.
Jazz Studies Director Emeritus
Howard University
May 11, 2016
Sincerest condolences
Eric Poole
May 10, 2016 | Arlington, VA
Well done! It was an honor knowing her and a pleasure working with her.
Claudia Neal
May 09, 2016 | Washington, DC
I am sorry to hear of the recent loss of your loved one. She will be greatly missed indeed. May the God of peace (Romans 15:33) be with your family now and in the days ahead. Please take care.
Nancy Cromwell
May 09, 2016
