Pittsfield Women's Barbershop Chorus Welcomes New Director

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Hills Chorus announced the appointment of Sunhwa Reiner as its new Music Director. 
 
Sunhwa Reiner brings a wealth of experience and fresh energy to the chorus. After 11 years of devoted service, former Directors Gail Wojtkowiak and Pat Feldman will be stepping back onto the risers and participating in the chorus as singers going forward.
 
Sunhwa Reiner is a seasoned music professional with a diverse background in choral direction, vocal and piano performance, and music education. Her experience includes producing and directing musicals, teaching K-12 music classes and private lessons, directing music and songwriting workshops, and collaborating with community groups. She is also a recipient of the "40 Under 40" Berkshire County Award, awarded in recognition for her music education and community engagement accomplishments.
 
"We are incredibly excited to have Sunhwa Reiner join us as our new Music Director," said Leslie Murray, president of the Berkshire Hills Chorus. "Her talent and enthusiasm are contagious, and we believe she will inspire our members to reach new heights on their musical journey."
 
The Berkshire Hills Chorus, a women's barbershop chorus based in Pittsfield, has a long-standing tradition of musical excellence. For over fifty years, the chorus has been engaging audiences with a cappella performances in the Berkshires and beyond.
 
In celebration of this new chapter, the Berkshire Hills Chorus extends an invitation to new members to join the group. 
 
Rehearsals are held weekly
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Berkshire Museum Opens 'Art of the Hills'

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Museum presents Art of the Hills 2024, a juried exhibition featuring regional artists working in all mediums and styles
 
Berkshire Museum celebrates the fourth installment of its bi-annual exhibition Art of the Hills. Opening oct. 5 through Jan. 5, this exhibit offers a look into Berkshire-area working artists through various mediums, expressions, and styles. 
 
An opening reception, free to the public, will be held at the museum on Oct. 5 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. 
 
Art of the Hills first debuted at Berkshire Museum as a bi-annual exhibit in 2018 and continues to celebrate the artistic and creative culture of the region through both emerging and established artists working or living within 60 miles of the museum's location in downtown Pittsfield. Over the years this locally focused exhibit has featured the works of well-known artists Julia Dixon, Ralph Frisina, Patricia Hogan, Dan Mead, and Sally Eagle.
 
Works included in Art of the Hills 2024 were selected by jurors Jesse Kowalski and Kentaro Tomio. The exhibit will feature 41 works by 33 artists drawn from over 1,200 submitted works. Kowalski joined the Berkshire Museum as Chief Curator in 2023 after serving as Curator of Exhibitions at the Norman Rockwell Museum, and Director of Exhibitions at the Andy Warhol Museum. Tomio is a retired museum curator who has organized over one hundred exhibitions drawn from collections ranging from old masters, Asian, American, and Mexican folk art, to works by contemporary artists.
 
"The overwhelming response from over 460 regional artists to the Berkshire Museum's call for art speaks to the vibrancy of the Berkshire County artist community, and reinforces the museum's commitment to showcasing these local artists," said William Dore, Exhibitions Manager at the Berkshire Museum. "We are excited to welcome these talented artists 'home' - many have found inspiration in our galleries - to share their latest works in Art of the Hills 2024."
 
Art of the Hills 2024 includes works by the following artists:
 
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