The Reading Symphony Orchestra has named Bryan Sanguinito as the new conductor of the Reading Symphony Junior String Orchestra.
Bryan Sanguinito is the new conductor of Reading Symphony Junior String Orchestra. (Courtesy of Reading Symphony Orchestra)
A dedicated educator, accomplished composer, and longtime advocate for music education, Sanguinito brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the program.
“I am honored to serve as the new Director of the Reading Symphony Junior String Orchestra, fulfilling a career-long dream,” said Sanguinito.
Sanguinito began his teaching career in 1997, developing a comprehensive string orchestra program for grades 4–12 in the Nazareth School District. In 2003, he joined the Reading School District, where he has continued to inspire young musicians in grades 4–9.
In addition to his work in the classroom, Sanguinito is a published composer of educational string orchestra music, with works released by leading publishers including Grand Mesa Strings, C. Alan Publishing, LudwigMasters Publications, and Randall Standridge Music.
Several of his more than three dozen compositions and arrangements have been recognized as Editors’ Choice selections by J.W. Pepper, which named him “My Score Composer of the Month” in March 2024.
His music has been performed nationally and internationally, including at the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Festival and the American String Teachers Association National Conference, as well as at honors festivals across the United States.
An active clinician, Sanguinito has presented workshops for organizations such as the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA), sharing innovative approaches to teaching middle school orchestra students. He has also contributed to Dr. Michael Francis Smith’s Learn to Play method series.
A graduate of Millersville University (cum laude), Sanguinito has also pursued studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He resides in Ephrata, Lancaster County, with his wife, Laura.
The Reading Symphony Orchestra said it looks forward to the leadership and artistic vision Sanguinito will bring to the RS Junior String Orchestra as it continues to nurture and inspire the next generation of musicians.
For more information about the Reading Symphony Orchestra and its education programs, visit www.readingsymphony.org.
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A new monthly Blues & Boogie Music night called “Busker Incognito’s Blues & Boogie Jam” at Cheers Bistro in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading, 701 Penn At., will begin on Thursday.
Monthly sessions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. and will feature the regional band Busker Incognito & the SHOW as the host band, with various VIP guest artists showcasing their musical talent at every jam session.
The VIP guest artist lineup, with more dates to be announced:
• Thursday: Dave Lewis, Chuck Steinle, John King, Doug Kauffman and Dave Kline, with the core house band, Busker Incognito & the SHOW
• June 18: Lehigh Valley’s Bev Conklin, Joe Mac and Berks County’s Dave Mell sitting in with Busker Incognito & the SHOW
• July 16: Philadelphia’s Katie Henry sitting in with Busker Incognito & the SHOW
• Aug. 13: New York’s Slam Allen sitting in with Busker Incognito & the SHOW
The jam format will generally feature the house band during the first hour, with the VIP guest Artist joining in during the second hour. The vibe will be relaxed, congenial, creative, informal, energetic, with dancing, singing and clapping highly encouraged.
A full food and beverage menu will be offered, and any attendees who eat at Cheers Bistro during the jam get free parking in the garage adjoining the hotel. There is no cover charge and no minimum.