The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

 

November 15th, 2010

On Monday, November 15, Casey Butler, a first-year undergraduate in the Conservatory, studying bassoon and music education, lost consciousness during her weekly lesson and was rushed to the emergency room at Mercy Hospital. Tragically, though every effort was made, she could not be revived.

"In a small community such as ours, a loss such as this touches every individual. I know that everyone shares my shock and sadness," said Peabody Institute Director Jeffrey Sharkey. "Casey went to high school in Maryland, and our hearts go out to her parents, her other family members, and her friends. We are grateful to her primary teacher, Phil Kolker, and to our campus security staff members, all of whom responded immediately."

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