Why Join?

Dear Music Educator:

We are two senior members of the Berks Classical Children’s Chorus writing today to encourage you to encourage your students to audition for our organization. As high school seniors on the brink of our futures, we both feel that we’ve trained much more than just our voices through our BCCC experience. It’s been one of the best experiences of our lives. And we want to share that with kids from all over Berks and beyond. We look to you to spread the word, as our choral teachers did, and help enrich the lives of your students.

Hi, I’m Jarrod Miller. I’ve been in BCCC for 10 years. BCCC has taught me to live for and love the music around me and the music that I sing. I’ve learned so much about music, including theory, performance skills, and above all, it’s given me experiences I will use to succeed in life. I have recently been selected to this year’s State Chorus with my first place ranking from Region V. I credit this achievement to my training in BCCC. After graduation from Antietam High School, I plan to attend Mansfield University to major in music.

I’m Kristen Barnett, and I can tell you I’ve been learning vital life lessons since trying out for BCCC in third grade. Our rigorous schedule has taught me to have a disciplined work ethic. I’ve learned how to be a team player, working with others to achieve a common goal. We listen to each other to grow stronger as a whole. And on the day of our concert, our team shows everyone that we’ve been training for excellence. I’ve learned discipline, patience and perseverance, and to accept nothing but the best from myself and others, thanks to BCCC. After graduation from Exeter High School, I plan to study English literature and eventually become a professor.

If you’re not familiar with our group, please consider attending any of the upcoming concerts this season. For tickets, call 610-898-7664.

Thanks for helping us share the experience of Berks Classical Children’s Chorus with your students.

• Jarrod Miller

  10-year member, BCCC

• Kristen Barnett

  10-year member, BCCC