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Marcia Butler is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the music industry. Born in 1958 in New Jersey, Butler grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a writer, which exposed her to the world of music and literature from a young age. Butler began her musical journey at the age of nine when she started playing the flute. She quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument and began taking lessons with renowned flutist Julius Baker. Butler's dedication and hard work paid off when she was accepted into the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where she studied under the tutelage of Samuel Baron. After graduating from Juilliard, Butler began her professional career as a freelance musician, performing with various orchestras and ensembles. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile flutist, and her career took off. Butler has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of the highlights of Butler's career was her performance at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. She was chosen to perform the Olympic Hymn during the opening ceremony, which was watched by millions of people around the world. The performance was a huge success, and Butler received widespread acclaim for her beautiful rendition of the hymn. Butler has also been recognized for her contributions to the music industry. In 1998, she was awarded the National Flute Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the flute community. Butler was also awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2000, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional talent and promise. In addition to her work as a performer, Butler is also an accomplished writer. She has written for various publications, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and has published a memoir titled The Skin Above My Knee, which chronicles her life as a musician and her struggles with addiction. Butler's dedication to her craft and her passion for music have made her one of the most respected and admired classical musicians of her generation. Her performances continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, and her contributions to the music industry will be remembered for years to come.

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