Meet Our New Maestro: Moon Doh!

The Butler County Symphony Orchestra (BCSO) is proud to announce the appointment of Moon Doh as its new Music Director. He was selected following an intensive two-year search and review, emerging from a field of over 150 applicants, representing 23 states and 11 countries. The appointment was unveiled at the BCSA Spring Gala on May 4, 2025.

Board President, Patricia Stagno stated, “We are eager for this new era with Moon Doh to begin. He brings an energy and unique programming ideas to the new season. His dedication to the community, culture, and education, will endear him to Butler and the surround area. Our musicians, board, and patrons, anticipate a long and rewarding partnership with Maestro Doh on the podium.”

Moon Doh comes to Butler County from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO), where he has served as Associate Conductor since 2021. In Pittsburgh, he has gained a reputation for dynamic musicianship and innovative programming: he conducted a broad range of concerts, including sold-out performances with pop icon Sting. Doh is also known as an “active community builder”; for example, he has presented Beethoven string quartets in neighborhood libraries, hosted informal “Discovery & Drinks” music talks in local breweries, and led interactive children’s concerts at the Children’s MuseumLab in partnership with author Mo Willems. These projects reflect Doh’s emphasis on outreach and education, bringing orchestral music to new audiences.

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“A conductor should first and foremost be a part of the community,” says Doh. “I’m thrilled to lead the talented musicians of the Butler County Symphony Orchestra and to collaborate with its dedicated leadership team. Together, we will work to create a welcoming space for the Butler community and the greater Western Pennsylvania region – a space where music, culture, and meaningful human connections can flourish. This vision will guide me as I begin this exciting journey.”

Prior to his Pittsburgh appointment, Doh was Artistic Director and Conductor of the Flora Symphony Orchestra in Cologne, Germany. There, he initiated the ensemble’s first-ever live-stream concert series, reaching audiences across the globe, and led three full subscription seasons. He also partnered closely with local music educators to give young students hands-on orchestral experiences. His leadership in Cologne was widely praised for expanding the orchestra’s reach and fostering community engagement in classical music.

As a guest conductor, Moon Doh has led numerous orchestras across Europe and the United States, including the WDR Funkhausorchester and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, among others. He earned his advanced orchestral conducting degrees at the Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf in Germany, and he received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition from Sahmyook University in Korea. In addition, he holds a B.A. in International Relations and Economics from Johns Hopkins University.

The Butler County Symphony Orchestra invites the community to celebrate this exciting new era. Maestro Doh will lead the Orchestra in its 2025–2026 season (the BCSO’s 77th), with all concerts beginning at 7:30 PM at the Butler Intermediate High School. Season tickets and single tickets will be available this summer at butlersymphony.org or through the BCSO office (724-283-1402). Join us as we welcome Moon Doh and look forward to a vibrant season of music under his artistic direction.