Donald Voorhees was an American composer and conductor whose career spanned the 20th century. Voorhees' orchestra recorded extensively from 1926, transitioning to radio with programs like NBC's The Texaco Fire Chief Show. He conducted the Bell Telephone Hour orchestra for 26 years, receiving an Emmy nomination in 1966 for his contributions. Voorhees held significant roles, including the first conductor of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.