More About the Artist
Will Buthod is a pianist, organist, composer, and conductor with over 27 years of experience in church music ministry. Recognized for his versatility across genres, he has served congregations in New York, Paris, Phoenix, Atlanta, and throughout Oklahoma and New Jersey.
An award‑winning performer, Buthod has collaborated with artists ranging from Jimmy Heath and Denyce Graves to Jay‑Z, Alicia Keys, and André Thomas. He recorded a live album at the Blue Note in New York and previously served as pianist for the American Ambassador in Paris, where he also co‑founded a touring gospel ensemble.
Buthod has written more than 300 works spanning classical, sacred, and contemporary styles, and he is frequently invited as a clinician and speaker on sacred music. He currently serves as Minister of Music at Holy Trinity and directs the Candler Voices of Imani at Emory University. He is also co‑founder and co‑director of Voices Found, a community choir focused on social justice, and has provided music leadership for major denominational and national conferences.
He holds a Master of Arts in Music from Hunter College, with additional studies at Brooklyn College, the Paris Conservatory, and Westminster Choir College. Buthod lives in Tucker with his wife, Verena, and their dog.
