We’re excited to spotlight Katelyn Piroth, an orchestra teacher in the Pine-Richland School District, where she teaches fourth, fifth, and sixth grade orchestra. In addition to her public school work, Katelyn offers private lessons for students throughout the North Hills of Pittsburgh. 

Katelyn has been a valued member of the Butler Symphony Orchestra since 2015 and frequently performs with other orchestras and ensembles across the Pittsburgh area. She holds both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education from Duquesne University, where she studied viola with Marylène Gingras-Roy.

Hear her live next week at our concert. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 PM for Voices of America: From Within and Afar, a vibrant performance featuring music spanning 132 years of American composition, from Grofé’s lively rhythms to Dvořák’s monumental Ninth Symphony and more.

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You are invited to nominate outstanding student performers for the 2026 Young Musicians of Note program with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra. All nominations must be submitted by midnight on Friday, February 6, 2026.

This annual program recognizes exceptional young musicians and celebrates their dedication to music education and performance. Teachers may nominate up to five (5) students total across all performance ensembles. A separate nomination form must be submitted for each student.

Selected students will receive:

Two complimentary tickets (one student and one adult) to the March 7, 2026 Butler County Symphony concert, Crossroads of Sound

• A certificate of achievement
• A musically themed gift
• Entry into a drawing for additional prizes

Nomination Form: https://bit.ly/49Yh1ne

For questions or additional information, please contact president@butlersymphony.org

Help shine a spotlight on the talented students in your program and give them the opportunity to be recognized on a symphonic stage.

Concertgoers are invited to arrive early and deepen their concert experience with a special pre-concert lecture at 6:30 PM in the auditorium before the Butler County Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Voices of America: From Within and Afar.

This engaging discussion will feature composer Katie Jenkins and conductor Moon Doh. Jenkins will speak about her work Hiraeth, which was commissioned by the New York Repertory Orchestra and premiered on May 15, 2025. The Butler County Symphony Orchestra’s performance marks only the second time this piece has been presented publicly, offering audiences a rare opportunity to hear directly from the composer about the inspiration, sound, and emotional meaning behind the music. Click here for more details about Katie.

The pre-concert lecture sets the stage for Voices of America: From Within and Afar, a program that explores more than 130 years of American musical expression. The concert highlights the diverse voices and influences that have shaped American music, blending familiar works with contemporary compositions that reflect themes of identity, resilience, and longing.

Both the pre-concert lecture and the concert take place at Butler Intermediate High School. The lecture begins at 6:30 PM, followed by the concert at 7:30 PM. Attending the lecture provides valuable context and insight, helping listeners connect more deeply with the music they will hear on stage.

Whether you are a longtime symphony supporter or attending for the first time, the pre-concert lecture offers a meaningful way to enhance your evening and gain a behind-the-scenes look at a rare and compelling contemporary work.

Tickets may be purchased in advance online—click here to buy your tickets—and are also available at the door on the evening of the performance, pending availability. Advance purchase is recommended.