About me

Oboist, teacher, and arranger MinhThi (MIN-TEE) Butler is a founding member of the Ilinx woodwind quintet. Ilinx is known for its diverse programming and international collaborations with living composers. Ilinx regularly performs classical woodwind repertoire such as August Klughardt’s Quintett, while also exploring more contemporary pieces, such as Marc Mellits’ Apollo. Ilinx often performs at the University of Washington's concert series Allen Library’s First Wednesday Concerts, where they have performed Butler’s arrangement of Florence Price’s Adoration.

Butler olds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Washington in Seattle under the mentorship of Professor Dan Williams. During her time in Seattle, she held principal oboe positions in the UW Wind Ensemble, UW Symphony Orchestra, Leonore Chamber Orchestra, and Orquesta Northwest’s Ballard Civic Orchestra. In the fall, MinhThi will be studying at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City under Professor Sherry Sylar.

Butler is experienced in coaching elementary, middle, and high school students and currently maintains a private oboe studio in the Seattle area. As an avid reed maker, Butler enjoys being able to provide her students with reliable oboe reeds.

At fifteen years old, Butler won the Grays Harbor (Washington) College Concerto Competition!

When she isn’t practicing, Butler loves to paint, cook, read, write, and craft!