Ella Sailer is a percussionist from Indiana who recently graduated from Butler University in May. She has performed with various ensembles at Butler and has held the principal position of the Butler Orchestra for two years. Ella was the 2023 Butler Concerto Competition winner and she had the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Butler Wind Ensemble in April 2024. She will continue her studies at Carnegie Mellon where she will earn a Master’s degree in Percussion Performance. Ella loves to perform, play for her local community, and spread the love of music to all audiences.