Berks Sinfonietta is a 501(c)(3) chamber orchestra based in Reading. Founded in 2014, the orchestra brings together professional musicians from the region for a broad classical repertoire. Their mission is to nurture local talent, build audiences through outreach and youth engagement, and prioritize diversity in programming, including underrepresented composers and women’s works.
Berks Sinfonietta produces a full concert season each year, performing works from across the classical tradition while introducing audiences to music they might not otherwise encounter. Through affordable ticket prices and special outreach programs, the orchestra ensures that live classical music is accessible to all.
Upcoming Concerts
- Music in C – October 25, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor – Louise Farrenc, Symphony No. 28 in C Major – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Grosso in C Major, HWV 318, “Alexander’s Feast” – George Frideric Handel. Buy Tickets Here.
- Soloists A Round – January 10, 2026
- Sturm und Drang – April 25, 2026
- Sixth Annual Music on the Mountain – June 13, 2026
- There Are Stars – July 18, 2026
Special Programs
The annual Concerto Competition is open to Berks County high school students in grades 10–12, with two winners each receiving a $500 scholarship and the opportunity to perform with the orchestra. The competition encourages young musicians to strive for excellence and gain valuable performance experience.
The “Let’s Play Reading” initiative offers Reading residents a free Concert Pass valid for any one of the main season concerts (excluding Music on the Mountain). This program is designed to encourage new audiences to experience the orchestra in person.
Location & Contact
710 N. 5th Street
Reading, PA 19601
(484) 509-1290
info@berkssinfonietta.org
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Parking
Most regular season concerts are held at Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, with on-site parking available. Music on the Mountain is held at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, PA; parking details vary by event.