This past Monday, a first year undergraduate at the Peabody Conservatory passed away.
Casey Butler, 18, a student studying bassoon and music education, lost consciousness during a weekly private lesson. Although she was taken to the emergency room at Mercy Medical Center, medical staff were not able to revive her.
The conservatory is offering counseling services to students and plans to post funeral arrangements on their website.
Richard Selden, a conservatory spokesmen, confirmed that there will be an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
