Our Management Team, 2025

Team Leader, Marsha Cohen; Team Member (Treasurer): Laurie Boudreau; Team Member (Secretary): Jill Topham; Team Member (Chorus Manager): Janie Pellish; Team Member (Music Chair): Pam Basinski; Team Member: Lauren Harvey; Team Member: Jane Lehman; Team Member (Director); Sunhwa Reiner.

Meet our director, Sunhwa Reiner

Pittsfield, MA – The Berkshire Hills Chorus is fortunate to have Sunhwa Reiner as our Director. With a passion for choral music and a commitment to fostering a vibrant musical community, Sunhwa Reiner brings a wealth of experience and fresh energy to the chorus. 

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. As the Berkshire Hills Chorus prepares for the year ahead, Reiner’s vision will guide the ensemble in exploring new musical landscapes while honoring the rich traditions of the chorus.

The Berkshire Hills Chorus, a women’s barbershop chorus based in Pittsfield, MA, 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 a warm invitation to new members to join the group. Whether you’re an experienced singer or simply someone who loves to sing, the chorus welcomes all women singers to audition. Rehearsals are held weekly, providing a supportive environment for members to develop their vocal skills, make lasting friendships, and experience the joy of singing together.