Elisabeth Heath-Charles

The Butler County Symphony Orchestra has been led by only a handful of conductors and just one woman in its 60-year history. They include:

• Edward Roncone,1949-1961

• Aladar Major-ossy,1961-1965

• Dr. Richard Strange,1965-1974

• Guest conductors,1974-1975

• Dr. Paul Chenevy,1975-1986

• Guest conductors,1986-1987

• Robin Fountain,1987-1994

• Guest conductors, 1994-1995

• Dr. Brady Allred, 1995-1997

• Elisabeth Heath Charles,1997-present (first woman conductor)

source: Harry Savisky, marketing chairman, Butler County Symphony Association