Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra The Butler Philharmonic Youth Symphony is the official youth orchestra of the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra Association. The BPYO is under the direction of Mr.

The Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is the official youth orchestra of the Butler Philharmonic organization. James Ledbetter. Students come from all over the tri-state area, and especially Butler County. Rehearsals are held weekly at the Fairfield Freshman School. Concert dates are listed at ButlerPhil.org/orchestra

All members are required to pass a yearly audition and must be involved in th

eir school music programs. For more information, please contact the HBYO at 513-895-5151 or email us at [email protected].

The season culminated in a truly phenomenal concert! Our gratitude goes to James Ledbetter, conductor of our Youth Orche...
05/18/2026

The season culminated in a truly phenomenal concert! Our gratitude goes to James Ledbetter, conductor of our Youth Orchestra, and to our skilled musicians, and dedicated parents! 

05/16/2026
BPYO — 2026 Audition excerpts are now posted and audition sign-ups are LIVE at https://www.butlerphilyouth.com/SEASON H...
05/07/2026

BPYO — 2026 Audition excerpts are now posted and audition sign-ups are LIVE at https://www.butlerphilyouth.com/
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS-2026/27
🎻 Fall Picnic/burger burn
🎼 World Premiere with Brian Balmages!
🧑‍🩰Dance Collaboration with WestChester
🎶 Collaborative concert with Miami University
🏆 Annual Concerto Competition
🎵 Side-by-side concert with the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra
I can’t wait to get started on another amazing season with all of you!

04/22/2026

We would like to express our deepest thanks to our Youth Orchestra Members for their exceptional participation in our Annual Spring Fest this past weekend.

02/25/2026

What an honor! We have been nominated by our community and peers as the best of the best local bands! We are asking for you to please vote! It’s completely free! When you click the link at the bottom.
-Then select “Around town”
-Then select “Best Band” and Butler Philharmonic 😊. We appreciate you and will continue providing beautiful music right in your own backyard!

https://www.journal-news.com/lifestyles/best-of-butler-county-2026-nominations-open-soon/OTM5VRRI5BFSVD5RPFOLV6G5KU/

Congratulations to Kaden Theile for winning theDavid & Marge Belew YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION!James Ledbetter
02/23/2026

Congratulations to Kaden Theile for winning the
David & Marge Belew YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION!

James Ledbetter

Bravo 👏 to the Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra members for their amazing focus, and energy the other evening!! Thank...
02/13/2026

Bravo 👏 to the Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra members for their amazing focus, and energy the other evening!! Thanks so much to our guest instructors!!
Violin I - Dr. Harvey Thurmer
Violin II - Lynn Denney
VIola - Marion Peraza
Cello/Bass - Franklin Sandoval
Woodwind - Jennifer Elliot
Brass - Connor Fuhrmann
Percussion - Matt Gardner
James Ledbetter

01/11/2026

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Hamilton, OH
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