Lucas Buterbaugh
Bio:An Arizona native, Lucas Buterbaugh studied cello at both Northwestern University and Arizona State University, receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees in string performance, as well as a certificate in arts administration. After earning a post-baccalaureate teaching certification from Rio Salado Community College, Lucas now serves as the orchestra director and performing arts department chair at Fremont Junior High School, as well as the assistant orchestra director at Red Mountain High School. In addition, he is the principal cellist of the Scottsdale Philharmonic, a section cellist with the MusicaNova Orchestra, a cellist with Sweetwater Strings, and a published composer. Previously, Lucas held an adjunct cello instructor position at Scottsdale Community College, was a section cellist with the West Valley Symphony, performed with the Arizona Bach Festival and Arizona Opera, served as an instructor at the annual Arizona String Teachers Association Cellobration, and acted as an adjudicator for both the Arizona Cello Society Solo Competition and the Arizona Music Educators Association High School Regional and All-State Festival cello auditions. In his free time, Lucas enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, as well as running, hiking, mountain biking, and binge-watching all things Star Wars.