From Reading Symphony Orchestra
Reading Symphony Orchestra announces Bryan Sanguinito as the new Conductor of Reading Symphony Junior String Orchestra (RSJSO).
The Reading Symphony Orchestra is pleased to welcome Bryan Sanguinito as the new Conductor of the Reading Symphony Junior String 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 Area 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, PA, with his wife, Laura.
The Reading Symphony Orchestra looks forward to the leadership and artistic vision Maestro 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, please visit readingsymphony.org.
About the Reading Symphony Orchestra
Since 1913, the Reading Symphony Orchestra has served as a cultural cornerstone of Berks County, providing uninterrupted access to exceptional classical music and earning its place among the nation’s longest-running orchestras. Now in its second century, the RSO presents a dynamic repertoire spanning from Bach and Beethoven to contemporary works, while welcoming internationally acclaimed guest artists such as Renée Fleming, Yuja Wang, Fabio Bidini, Midori, Pinchas Zukerman, and Jason Vieaux. Beyond the stage, the orchestra is deeply committed to community engagement through impactful education initiatives, including the Reading Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings Program, which offer young musicians high-level ensemble experiences; Orchestra Zone, which provides free private lessons to underserved students in the Reading School District; and its Masterclass Series, connecting audiences with visiting artists. Through its dual focus on artistic excellence and accessibility, the RSO continues to inspire and enrich its community through the power of music.
