About the Butler County Symphony Association

The Butler County Symphony Association provides a quality orchestra within a community framework, generating pride among Butler County residents while enriching their cultural lives.

The six concerts per season showcase music chosen from all periods with seasonal favorites at the holiday concert. Each concert features a vocal or instrumental solo performance.

The Association is governed by a fifty-member all volunteer board of directors. Officers are:

  • President: William Lehnerd                               
  • Vice-president: Gary Kleemann
  • Secretary: Joanne Glasgow
  • Treasurer: James Weed

In additon to overseeing the orchestra in providing quality music choices from all periods, the Association brings educational programs to school students, has an annual Young Artist Competition, and recognizes special students active in their school music programs. The Association also provides an outlet with the orchestra for solo performances of many local talented musicians, in addition to allowing gifted students to rehearse and gain experience playing with professionals.

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