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Feel the hum of strings and beat of drums in an energetic ensemble performance by the finest music talent from RMF’s Scholarship and After-School programs. Proceeds support RMF’s efforts to provide access to music education through scholarships and instruments, and further RMF’s advocacy work to make music education a priority in our schools.
Berks Shines 2023
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Reading Country Club
5311 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606
Brunch beginning at 11:00 AM
Music Performances at 11:45 AM
Program to conclude by 1:00 PM
Tickets: $60
Performing in 2023:
TWYLA EWEN
guitar & voice
AUSTIN SNAVELY
percussion
OLIVIA SZOR
violin
Singer-songwriter Twyla Ewen is a senior at Reading High School and a long-time member of the PAL Center for the Arts music ensembles.
Percussionist Austin Snavely is a senior at Daniel Boone High School and has been a recipient of RMF’s merit scholarship awards since middle school. He is a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and has performed as part of PMEA District, Regional, and All-State ensembles.
Violinist Olivia Szor is a junior at Wyomissing High School and has performed with Berks Sinfonietta, as well as PMEA District, Regional, and All-State Ensembles. She is a frequent RMF merit scholarship winner.
LAUREN WATTS
piano
Pianist Lauren Watts is in sixth grade in the Wilson School District. In addition to piano, she plays violin and is involved in music theater productions.
SO WHAT TRIO
bass, percussion & keyboard
The So What Trio is a jazz ensemble that includes Noah Gibney, Esteban Ruiz-Velazquez, and Dexter Sales. Last year they were awarded the 2023 Chuck Loeb Jazz Ensemble Scholarship from RMF.