Boone County Community Orchestra Staff
Barb Springer, Artistic Director
Barb Springer is a proud alumna of the Lebanon High School music program. She studied music education at Butler University and graduated with highest honors in that field. She has taught at Tri-West Jr.-Sr. High School, Lebanon High School, and for twenty years at Lebanon Middle School. Barb has directed the Boone County Community Band for many years and is thrilled to be in her third season with the Boone County Youth|Adult Orchestra.
Dr. Elizabeth A. Knox, Co-Founder & Former Artistic Director
Dr. Elizabeth A. Knox was a part of the arts community of Lebanon for several years, serving as a musician at Grace Church of Lebanon, a performing member and assistant conductor of the Boone County Community Band, and Artistic Director of the Boone County Youth and Adult Orchestra from 2009-2017.
Barb Walters, Co-Founder & Former Executive Director
Barb Walters has been teaching violin and other instruments since she was a teenager in college. Following her graduation from the University of Michigan School of Music, she played in professional and community orchestras in Massachusetts, Kentucky, and Indiana while maintaining her studio. She moved to Lebanon in 2001. Barb enjoys teaching violin, viola, cello, and piano to all ages. In 2017, Barb won her first-ever medal in anything remotely athletic - 2nd place in archery at the Scottish Games. She also enjoys tossing and flipping the 65-lb caber. Barb has seven adult children and eight grandchildren. Visit Barb's website at: Family Music Studio.
