The WCR Center for the Arts Receives $8,100 From Reading Musical Foundation

From The WCR Center for the Arts

A grant in the amount of $8,100 has been graciously awarded from the Reading Musical Foundation for the WCR Center for the Arts 2025-26 Musical Performance Program.

The RMF grant is meant to substantially assist four future programs:

• Teacher Recitals: Private music instructors from the Reading area will host student recitals for the friends and families of the participants.
• Guitar-A-Rama: On Thursday, Nov. 20, WCR will host performances by Busker Incognito and Travellin’ Brothers from Spain under the direction of Dave Kline. A workshop for all instruments and a jam session will be held prior to the concert.
• Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest 2026: WCR will host a performance for the Annual Berks Jazz Fest in April 2026, featuring Hot Club: a night of sizzling hot jazz with our local musical treasure!
• YogaSing With Suzanne Jackson: WCR will partner with Berks Youth Chorus and Albright College to hold workshops and an evening concert of solo opera performances by local singers.

“We are deeply grateful to the Reading Musical Foundation for their generous grant in support of our 2025-2026 season programming. Their continued investment in the arts empowers us to enrich our community through meaningful musical experiences and educational outreach,” said Jayme Rhoads, WCR President, Board of Directors.

Located at 140 N. 5th St. in Reading’s historic Callowhill District, the WCR Center for the Arts has transformed its 19th-century building into a vibrant community hub. The WCR now serves as a unique performance and exhibition venue, fostering artistic exploration and community engagement.

The WCR’s initiatives, including arts education for low- to moderate-income families and partnerships with local nonprofits, have created valuable opportunities for the Greater Reading community. The beautiful performance hall is known for its exceptional acoustics, which draw artists and audiences from around the world, contributing to Reading’s cultural and economic revitalization.

The Reading Musical Foundation has been supporting music education, preservation, and local music presenters since its inception nearly 100 years ago.

For more information, visit WCR Center for the Arts at wcrcenter.org or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/TheWCRCenterForTheArts; Instagram at instagram.com/wcrcenter/; and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/wcrcenter/.

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