Cindy H. Petty is a conductor, violinist and a music educator.  In addition to her post as conductor of the JCO, she is also the Music Director and Conductor of the Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and the Oregon Pro Arte Youth Chamber Orchestra.  As a violinist she currently performs with the Newport Symphony Orchestra, the Bloch Festival Orchestra, and most recently as guest concertmaster for the Sapporo Philharmonic Orchestra in Sapporo, Japan.  Cindy also maintains a private studio with includes coaching conservatory chamber ensembles.