Benjamin Small, saxophone
Benjamin Small (he/him) is a junior at the Eastman School of Music from Reading, Pennsylvania, where he majors in Classical Saxophone Performance/Music Theory, and studies under the tutelage of Professors Chien-Kwan Lin, William Marvin, Matthew Brown and Matthew Curlee.
While at school, Ben performs regularly in the Eastman Saxophone Project, Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Musica Nova, and OSSIA, as well as previously performing in the Eastman Jazz Workshop and Tuba Mirum ensembles. Within the realm of music theory, he primarily focuses on contemporary/avant-garde music, as well as music from the 18th century and before.
Mardi Gras at Trinity
Music from Trinity’s Wolfe Series will again present The Let’s
Dance Big Band, led by our own Charlie Randazzo, with a
concert celebrating Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 17th.
Last year’s concert was a great success musically as well as
financially for our partner organization REFRESH BERKS.
We hope to recreate that success by partnering with REFRESH BERKS in order to continue the growth of this wonderful new organization.
REFRESH BERKS spent the fall months giving showers at two locations: Exeter Public Library and right here at Trinity. We gave showers, clothing and toiletries to all guests of our shower trailer. We closed, winterized and covered our truck and trailer for the cold months and will reopen in the Spring.
On September 20th, at the West Reading Fall Fest, we were honored to be Reading City Church’s charity chosen to receive all donations from their wonderful raffle baskets that day.
On November 22nd, we decorated our truck and trailer and participated in the Reading Holiday parade. What did we give out along the parade route? Rubber duckies, of course!
Both these events were wonderful but our mission and our focus continues to be to serve the housing insecure of Berks. We want to let them know we see them and providing showers is a simple way to do that.
What’s next? We plan to have a fundraiser in April with a specific goal of building a garage to house our truck and trailer. With a garage, we would not need to cover and winterize our equipmentwhich would extend our showering season.
Trinity continues to actively support REFRESH BERKS! The upcoming Mardi Gras concert is a wonderful way to bring awareness to our mission and support your neighbors right here in Berks County with showers and a fresh start!
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O, Love, How Deep
Dr. Wentz will perform a Lenten Noonday recital featuring
two large works: Cesar Franck’s Chorale in A-minor and John
Weaver’s Passacaglia on a Theme of Dunstable. Both works
capture the drama of Christ’s passion. The recital will be a
moment of reflection as we embark on our Lenten journey.
Radiance of the Rainbow
The Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, under the direction of Dillon Beede, will present their winter program. Based on the King’s College Festival of Lessons and Carols, the program will celebrate LGBTQIA+ identity and community through choral music, poetry, and storytelling.
Songs of Thankfulness & Praise
Dr. Cameron Lee Wentz will present a brief organ recital of joyful and uplifting pieces in preparation for our Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends.
All Saints Vespers Service
A service of reflection, honoring those that have gone on before us and reminding us of God’s light in the darkness. Featuring works by T. Tertius Noble & Samuel Barber.
Brandi Diggs and Akiko Hosaki
Join us for a midday recital featuring American Soprano Brandi Diggs (Atlanta Symphony, Kennedy Center) and pianist Akiko Hosaki. This program showcases the duo's versatility, offering a repertoire that spans centuries and genres. The performance will include Baroque arias by Handel, romantic German Lieder by Schubert, Spanish songs by Obradors, and selections of American Spirituals by Undine Smith Moore and Jacqueline B. Hairston. A refined program ideal for your noonday break.
The Beauty of Ukrainian Music
Immerse yourself in a captivating musical journey with acclaimed concert organist Gail Archer, as she presents a program deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Ukrainian musical heritage.
Sorrow and Joy
Step into a powerful musical tradition with a concert of Ukrainian art songs. These aren't just beautiful melodies; they are a profound expression of Ukrainian identity and national pride.