The Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation’s most diverse symphony orchestra, is pleased to announce that Juan Rangel, chief executive officer of the United Neighborhood Organization (UNO), has joined its Board of Directors.

“We’re thrilled that Juan Rangel has agreed to join us,” said Sinfonietta Executive Director Jim Hirsch. “Our commitment to serving all of Chicago’s diverse communities is essential to our mission, and Juan’s service to UNO is reflective of that commitment. We welcome the insights and leadership that he’ll bring to our board.”

“Music has always been a powerful way of uniting people around the world.” said Rangel. “The Chicago Sinfonietta represents an opportunity to introduce this genre of music to new audiences and expose the musical talent in diverse communities to a traditional art form and its audience. I am proud to serve on the Board of Directors of such a distinguished institution with a unique mission.” For more information on the Chicago Sinfonietta, please visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org.