Berks Sinfonietta

== About ==
Berks Sinfonietta is a non-profit chamber orchestra located in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Founded in 2014, the orchestra consists of local musicians, dedicated to exploring the vast repertoire of all periods. One of its distinguishing characteristics is an intergenerational approach, where young professionals, advanced students and gifted amateurs come together to learn from one another and to create performances of excellence. We also intend to explore various aspects of performance practice, and to build a new audience for classical music through education and outreach.
Berks Sinfonietta is a paid, professional chamber orchestra and is managed and directed by an all-volunteer board.
Artistic Director: Dr. David A. McConnell of Reading, Pennsylvania
Concertmaster: Jennifer Sternick of Shillington, Pennsylvania
== Repertoire ==
Since 2014, Berks Sinfonietta has performed works by 67 different composers, 16 of whom are living, female, or non-white. The orchestra is committed to programming music by non-white composers on a regular, equal basis. In 2019, Berks Sinfonietta established an annual Black History Month concert celebration in collaboration with Lincoln University, established in 1854 as the nation's first all-black university.
== Impact ==
Annually, the orchestra performs 6-8 live concerts each year, often in collaboration with other local ensembles such as Vox Philia Chamber Choir, the Lincoln University Concert Choir, the Penn State Berks Choir, and Berks Opera Company. In 2019, Berks Sinfonietta served approximately 75 professional musicians, 75 high school and college-age musicians, and 1000 audience members.
== Contact Information ==
Berks Sinfonietta performs at various venues throughout the Reading, Pennsylvania and Berks County, Pennsylvania communities. Adminstrative contact information is below:
710 North 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601 USA
Phone: +1 (484) 509-1290
Email: info@berkssinfonietta.org
Website: www.berkssinfonietta.org