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A Night of Voices: Duet Featuring Deanna Golden & A Surprise Guest
Deanna Golden is thrilled to be returning as soloist with the Butler Symphony. Since graduating from Slippery Rock University, her performance highlights include multiple performances in Carnegie Hall with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, singing as soloist for Mozart Vesperae Solennes de Confessore with the Greater South Jersey Chorus, and a staged version of Handel’s Messiah as a core member of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.
Here in Butler, Deanna was the soprano soloist for Mozart Mass in C and Rutter’s Gloria and Requiem with Butler Ecumenical Choir, and she has performed several times in Butler Symphony’s Summer Recital Series. As the Music Director at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, she enjoys collaborating with so many talented people in the community.
A special guest vocalist will join Deanna for a stunning performance, bringing the haunting beauty of The Phantom of the Opera to life. As the music unfolds, a voice from the shadows will be revealed.
Join us Saturday, March 28 from 7:30–9:30 PM for an unforgettable evening with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra. John Williams to Bernstein: Legends of Screen and Stage celebrates the iconic music of film and Broadway, featuring timeless works that have captivated generations. From the grandeur of the big screen to the brilliance of the stage, experience the music that continues to shape American culture.
Tickets: https://bit.ly/4cXKIYX
Pre-Sale: Adults $35 | Children/Students $15
At the Door: Adults $40 | Children/Students $20 -
2026 Concerto Winner: Quin Coltman, Saxophone
We’re thrilled to announce that Quin Coltman has been selected as the winner of the Butler County Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition.
Quin will perform his winning concerto, Escapades by John Williams (from the film Catch Me If You Can), with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra during Crossroads of Sound on March 7, 2026. This special performance celebrates emerging talent and our continued commitment to supporting the next generation of musicians.
A native of Ashtabula County, Ohio, Quin is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education and Saxophone Performance at Slippery Rock University. An active and accomplished performer, he is a member of SRU’s Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and ARC Saxophone Quartet, with performance highlights including appearances at the PMEA Conference, the National Saxophone Symposium, and the North American Saxophone Alliance Conference. Quin has also participated in recording projects and world premiere performances with SRU ensembles.Beyond the stage, Quin is deeply committed to music education and service. He currently serves as President of the SRU Saxophone Club and Vice President of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association (PCMEA) chapter. He also works as a preschool music educator and mentors young musicians as a marching band saxophone instructor for Seneca Valley High School and Conneaut High School.
Join us in celebrating Quin’s achievement and in welcoming him as a featured soloist with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra during Crossroads of Sound on March 7, 2026.
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Musician Spotlight: Katelyn Piroth, Viola
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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