Conductors

Donna Deaven, Principal Conductor

Donna J. Deaven has more than 30 years of experience in conducting bands, orchestras, small ensembles, and as a private teacher and professional musician.

Ms. Deaven graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education and a Master of Music degree in saxophone performance from West Chester University, where she studied with Ted Hegvik.

Ms. Deaven's previous affiliations include the New Singer Band of Mechanicsburg, the West Shore Symphony Orchestra, the Hershey Symphony Orchestra, Harrisburg Area Community College, the Harrisburg Community Theater, York Little Theater, the Assistant Conductor of the New Cumberland Town Band, Keystone Saxophone Quartet, Flutes of Fancy Flute Ensemble, Wednesday Club, Harrisburg Chamber Ensemble, and "Donna and the Daytimers.".

In addition to conducting, Ms. Deaven's education and experience include studying and performing on the saxophone, flute, clarinet and percussion. She also maintains a private woodwind teaching studio in Mechanicsburg.