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Donald Spieth (1941–2023) was a distinguished conductor and advocate for American and contemporary music. A National Teaching Fellow, he founded the Moravian University Orchestra in 1967 and shaped the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra for over 25 years. His work earned recognition from major venues and publications, including performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, with The New York Times praising the ensemble under his leadership. Spieth studied at the University of Iowa and The Juilliard School, where he honed his craft in conducting. His memory continues to inspire musicians and audiences through memorial events and ongoing appreciation of his contributions to classical and contemporary repertoire.