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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Voices of Autumn Recital
Event summary
Voices of Autumn features Hochstein Youth Singers and Hochstein Singers, directed by Maryellen Giese and Jonathan Thomas Madden, along with soloists from the Hochstein’s voice studios.
Event details

The program includes music by Purcell, Strauss, and Berlioz; opera selections from The Merry Widow and The Marriage of Figaro; a movement from the Children’s Mass (Misa Pequena para Niños) by Francisco Núñez; and “When in Doubt, Tell the Truth,” with the words of Mark Twain set to music.

 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    07 Nov, 2024 PM 6:30 — 07 Nov, 2024 PM 7:30
Hochstein Performance Hall
Suzuki Group Class Concert
Event summary
Hochstein Suzuki group class participants perform their fall recital.
Event details

This event is free and open to the public.

  • Time
    09 Nov, 2024 PM 4:00 — 09 Nov, 2024 PM 5:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
Concertino Strings Fall Concert
Event summary
Members of Hochstein Concertino Strings – violin, viola, cello, and bass students in grades 1-5 – perform their fall concert, directed by Marcos Kreutzer.
Event details

This free concert includes “Fiddling A-Round” and Shoe Symphony by John Caponegro and “Sahara Crossing” by Richard Meyer.

This concert will be livestreamed on Hochstein’s YouTube channel for those not able to attend the concert in person. Click here: https://youtube.com/live/jbtnECyVwvc.

To receive livestreaming alerts, subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/hochsteinschool.

 

The Hochstein Orchestra and Chamber Music Programs are supported in part by the Louise Alfreda Hill Memorial Fund.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    10 Nov, 2024 PM 1:00 — 10 Nov, 2024 PM 1:30
Hochstein Performance Hall
Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
Event summary
The Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra (HYSO), directed by Casey Springstead, performs its fall concert.
Event details

The program includes Dukas’ masterwork “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” as featured in the Disney animated film Fantasia; Copland’s high-energy “Buckaroo Holiday” from Rodeo, with syncopated rhythms and folk melodies; Coleridge-Taylor’s The Bamboula, inspired by African folk tunes and rhythms; and selections from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, which ranges from wistful to raucous.

Sign-Interpreted-log...The HYSO is an advanced youth orchestra comprised of grade 7-12 students from across the Rochester region. This concert will be sign interpreted.

 

This concert will be livestreamed on Hochstein’s YouTube channel for those not able to attend the concert in person. Click here: https://youtube.com/live/0JK0KuiiLDY.

To receive livestreaming alerts, subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/hochsteinschool.

 

The Hochstein Orchestra and Chamber Music Programs are supported in part by the Louise Alfreda Hill Memorial Fund.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    10 Nov, 2024 PM 2:00 — 10 Nov, 2024 PM 3:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
Live from Hochstein – Joshua Conyers: A Miracle in Legacy
Event summary
Featuring Joshua Conyers, baritone, and Chelsea Whitaker, piano.
Event details

A Miracle in Legacy is the title of Joshua Conyers most recent album – but it is not just an album; it is also a testament to the transformative power of music, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring legacy of hope. A Miracle in Legacy chronicles the story of his life as a Black man in America and celebrates Black creators and musicians.

A native of the Bronx, Joshua Conyers is a Grammy-nominated baritone who has been hailed by critics for his performances of new and standard operatic works, as well as on concert stages in North America and internationally. He is joined for this performance by Dr. Chelsea Whitaker, Assistant Professor of Vocal Coaching at the Eastman School of Music.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    13 Nov, 2024 PM 12:10 — 13 Nov, 2024 PM 12:50
Hochstein Performance Hall
Spotlight on Faculty – Sonatas Through the Ages
Event summary
Hochstein String faculty explore the development of the sonata form though the different periods in music history.
Event details

You will be taken all the way from the Baroque period with Vivaldi to our present days where you will have a chance to listen to a sonata from David Liptak, a composer from Rochester with close ties to our school. Come join us in this exciting journey through time and music!

Featuring Kelton Burnside, Aika Ito, Marcos Kreutzer, Koki Tanaka, Michelle Walker, and Katie Worley with pianists Ting Li, Zachary A. Peterson, Julie Ruhling, and E-Na Song.

Admission at the door is $10 per person, with a $20 family maximum. Concerts are free to Hochstein students/families, faculty, and staff. The concert lasts about an hour, and is followed by a “meet the artists” reception.

 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

 

  • Time
    15 Nov, 2024 PM 7:00 — 15 Nov, 2024 PM 8:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
Rochester Intergenerational Choir Day
Event summary
Join us for an inspiring, first-of-its-kind event at the Hochstein Performance Hall.
Event details

Singers will work with three well-known local clinicians: Dr. Lee Wright, a scholar of the American Negro Spiritual, and composer/conductors Jonathan Thomas Madden and Dr. Philip E. Silvey. The day ends with an informal performance of the new music you’ve learned.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Open to all choral singers, grade 4 and up.

This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested. Click here for more information.

This event is sponsored by The Hochstein School and First Inversion.

  • Time
    16 Nov, 2024 AM 9:30 — 16 Nov, 2024 PM 4:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: “Fireside Stories”
Event summary
As the chill autumn weather sets in, the RPYO invites you to an evening that will ignite your imagination and warm your heart.
Event details

The concert begins with Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, a thrilling journey through an entrancing, ghostly rhythm. Next, RPO musician and RPYO Alumni Edward Castilano navigates us through demanding and virtuosic melodies of Dragonetti’s Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra. You’ll be transported finally to the rugged Wild West, with Billy the Kid – a vivid musical portrayal of frontier life written by American composer Aaron Copland.

Join us for an evening of timeless symphonic storytelling that promises to captivate and inspire.

Tickets are $15 adult, $5 students, general admission.

For tickets and more information, visit https://rpo.org/event/rpyo-concert-fireside-stories.

Tickets are also available at RPO Patron Services Center (255 East Ave., Back of the Farash Place Building).

 

  • Time
    17 Nov, 2024 PM 7:30 — 17 Nov, 2024 PM 8:30
Hochstein Performance Hall
Live from Hochstein – Then & Now: Preludes After Preludes
Event summary
Featuring Yi-Wen Chang, piano.
Event details

Over time, the prelude has evolved into a distinct genre with a variety of styles. In this concert, Yi-Wen Chang will explore the prelude from different musical periods, including selections by Bach, Hummel, Chopin, Duckworth, and Kapustin, along with a prelude of her own.

A well-established concert pianist, Yi-Wen Chang has been praised for her impeccable technique and creative communicative ideas. She has appeared as a soloist and collaborative pianist in the United States, Canada, Russia, and Taiwan. In 2015, she launched the “Then and Now” concert series combining traditional and contemporary music and presenting their evolution from the past to present. Chang is on the piano faculty of The Hochstein School and Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    20 Nov, 2024 PM 12:10 — 20 Nov, 2024 PM 12:50
Hochstein Performance Hall
HochStrings Fall Concert
Event summary
The HochStrings Adult Chamber Orchestra, directed by Pia Liptak, performs their fall concert.
Event details

Adult students in HochStrings work during each 10-week session on learning repertoire pieces in a collaborative, friendly environment with a final performance at the end of each session. The concert is free.

 

The Hochstein Orchestra and Chamber Music Programs are supported in part by the Louise Alfreda Hill Memorial Fund.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    22 Nov, 2024 PM 6:00 — 22 Nov, 2024 PM 7:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
30Nov
26Nov
Thanksgiving Recess
Event summary
There are no regularly scheduled lessons or classes from Tuesday, November 16 through Saturday, November 30.
Event details

Tuesday, November 26 from 9:00 am-9:00 pm is a lesson make-up day. Please speak with your instructor if you need to make up a lesson.

  • Time
    26 Nov, 2024 — 30 Nov, 2024
The Hochstein School
Live from Hochstein – 2024 David Hochstein Recital Competition Winners Recital
Event summary
Featuring Gabriel Kulick, percussion; Rebecca Lee, violin; and Milo Anderson, piano. Please note that this concert is pre-recorded – no live concert this week.
Event details

This performance features the winners of the 2024 David Hochstein Recital Competition and was recorded in concert in Hochstein Performance Hall on March 18, 2024.

Since 1991, The Hochstein School has commemorated the life of David Hochstein – Rochester native and gifted violinist and composer – with a yearly competition open to advanced students in grades 10-12 in the nine-county region surrounding Rochester.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    27 Nov, 2024 PM 12:10 — 27 Nov, 2024 PM 12:50
Hochstein Performance Hall
Live from Hochstein – Madrigalia: A Cup of Good Cheer
Event summary
Featuring Madrigalia, Cary Ratcliff, artistic director.
Event details

Our annual celebration of the holiday season with the choral chamber ensemble Madrigalia. Madrigalia’s expansive interpretation of the December holidays includes celebrations both sparkling and thoughtful.

Since 1975, Madrigalia has distinguished itself as one of the finest chamber choirs in Rochester and western New York. The ensemble is known for its quality performances of challenging and wide-ranging repertoire in this golden age of choral music. Madrigalia appointed Cary Ratcliff as Artistic Director in 2014, subsequently producing two recordings, collaborating with area artists, and commissioning and premiering new works.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    04 Dec, 2024 PM 12:10 — 04 Dec, 2024 PM 12:50
Hochstein Performance Hall
Live from Hochstein – Eastman Horn Choir
Event summary
Featuring the Eastman Horn Choir, W. Peter Kurau, director.
Event details

Heralding the holidays with the Eastman Horn Choir, which includes hornists from the Eastman School of Music. The Eastman Horn Choir was founded in 1968 by Verne Reynolds and from its inception the Choir’s mission has been to provide an expanded ensemble experience for horn students, to acquaint them with the breadth of quality repertoire within our musical culture, and to encourage contemporary composers to create original works for multiple horns.

In addition to performing an annual holiday concert at Hochstein, the Choir has been featured on the Eastman at Washington Square series, in a biennial tribute to St. Hubert (patron saint of the hunt, from which the horn derives much of its repertoire), in a formal concert in the Eastman Theatre, and on the Music at St. Andrew’s and Music at St. John’s series.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    11 Dec, 2024 PM 12:10 — 11 Dec, 2024 PM 12:50
Hochstein Performance Hall
13Dec
13Dec
Holiday Prism Concert
Event summary
Hochstein ensembles perform a holiday concert in the Prism format. Performers set up in different parts of the Performance Hall and the performance runs continuously throughout its duration.
Event details

The concert is free and open to the public.

  • Time
    13 Dec, 2024 PM 7:00 — 13 Dec, 2024 PM 8:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
04Jan
23Dec
Holiday Recess
Event summary
There are no regularly scheduled lessons or classes from Monday, December 23, 2024 through Saturday, January 4, 2025. 
  • Time
    23 Dec, 2024 — 04 Jan, 2025
The Hochstein School
Alumni Orchestra Concert
Event summary
Former Hochstein students return to Rochester to present a free orchestral concert directed by Evan Meccarello.
Event details

Created in 2010 as a reunion of musicians with connections to Hochstein, the Hochstein Alumni
Orchestra has reunited each year to present free, high-quality concerts. Members of the HAO
have gone on to win international contests, have received mention by music critic Alex Ross
in The New Yorker magazine, and earned opportunities to play in professional orchestras including the Detroit Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, and Fort Worth Symphony.


The concert is free, with donations accepted to benefit Hochstein.


This concert will be livestreamed on Hochstein’s YouTube channel for those not able to attend
the concert in person. Link to come.


To receive livestreaming alerts, subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/hochsteinschool.


Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    03 Jan, 2025 PM 8:00 — 03 Jan, 2025 PM 9:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025
Event summary
There are no lessons or classes on Monday, January 20, 2025.
  • Time
    20 Jan, 2025 — 20 Jan, 2025
The Hochstein School
Spotlight on Faculty – World Serenade: An Evening of Musical Voyages
Event summary
Take a trip with us to explore music from different cultures, including selections by Ravel, Beach, Bartók, Schubert, and more. Featuring E-Na Song, piano.
Event details

Hochstein piano faculty member E-Na Song has chosen music in some of her favorite styles with a romantic, lyrical melody line and dance-like mood. Each composer presents musical ideas in their unique voice and in light of their life experiences, but there are certain universal and common features throughout.

Admission at the door is $10 per person, with a $20 family maximum. Concerts are free to Hochstein students/families, faculty, and staff. The concert lasts about an hour, and is followed by a “meet the artists” reception.

 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

 

  • Time
    24 Jan, 2025 PM 7:00 — 24 Jan, 2025 PM 8:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Event summary
Support Hochstein by making purchases at Barnes & Noble, Pittsford Plaza, 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618.
Event details

Drop by from 12:00 to 5:00 pm as Hochstein musicians will be performing during this time. A percentage of the net sale, on this day, will be contributed to Hochstein.

  • Time
    26 Jan, 2025 PM 12:00 — 26 Jan, 2025 PM 5:00
Barnes & Noble, Pittsford Plaza
Spotlight on Faculty – A Journey through Folk-Inspired Classics
Event summary
Featuring Koki Tanaka, violin, and E-Na Song, piano, performing music by Vaughan Williams, Bartók, Vieuxtemps, and Grieg.
Event details

Koki and E-Na have prepared a program that celebrates the rich collage of folk tradition that has inspired composers worldwide, offering a blend of lyrical expression, dance-like vitality, and virtuosic flair. The concert features composers who drew deeply from the rhythms, melodies, and spirit of their native folk traditions, weaving them into timeless classics.

The concert begins with Ralph Vaughan Williams' Six Studies in English Folksong, which reimagines English folk tunes with lyrical beauty and heartfelt simplicity. Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances will capture the essence of rural life through lively, rhythmic dances of Eastern Europe. Henri Vieuxtemps’ Souvenir d’Amérique is based on the popular American folk tune “Yankee Doodle.” The program closes with Edvard Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, a deeply passionate work infused with Norwegian folk elements.

Admission at the door is $10 per person, with a $20 family maximum. Concerts are free to Hochstein students/families, faculty, and staff. The concert lasts about an hour, and is followed by a “meet the artists” reception.

 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

 

  • Time
    30 Jan, 2025 PM 7:00 — 30 Jan, 2025 PM 8:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
22Feb
18Feb
Winter Recess
Event summary
There are no regularly scheduled lessons or classes from Tuesday, February 18, 2025 through Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Event details

Tuesday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 19 from 9:00 am-9:00 pm are lesson make-up days. Please speak with your instructor if you need to make up a lesson.

  • Time
    18 Feb, 2025 — 22 Feb, 2025
The Hochstein School
Spotlight on Faculty – From Suzuki to Stage!
Event summary
Featuring Marcos Kreutzer, Tim Shannon, Rita George Simmons, Kathy Tarantelli, Michelle Walker, Grace Wong, and Katie Worley, with Julie Ruhling on the piano.
Event details

Regarded as a method of teaching very young children how to play an instrument, the Suzuki approach carries students from simple folk tunes to complex pieces of the standard professional repertoire. Hochstein Suzuki faculty will present some of these beloved pieces that our young students play and live with for years in a “grown-up” approach. It will be a concert for all ages and tastes!

Admission at the door is $10 per person, with a $20 family maximum. Concerts are free to Hochstein students/families, faculty, and staff. The concert lasts about an hour, and is followed by a “meet the artists” reception.

 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

 

  • Time
    28 Feb, 2025 PM 7:00 — 28 Feb, 2025 PM 8:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
Chamber for the Pantry
Event summary
This special performance by Hochstein’s Chamber Music Connection ensembles benefits a local food shelf.
Event details

During the concert, student chamber ensembles – including brass, strings, and a piano trio – will perform classical music. Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item.

The Hochstein Orchestra and Chamber Music Programs are supported in part by the Louise Alfreda Hill Memorial Fund.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    16 Mar, 2025 PM 6:00 — 16 Mar, 2025 PM 7:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
HochStrings Spring Concert
Event summary
The HochStrings Adult Chamber Orchestra, directed by Pia Liptak, performs a free concert of string music.
Event details

This concert is free and open to the public.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    28 Mar, 2025 PM 6:00 — 28 Mar, 2025 PM 7:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
Spotlight on Faculty – Three x 3: Music for Flute, Cello, and Piano Spanning 150 years
Event summary
This delightful program for flute, cello, and piano includes music by Farrenc, Gaubert, and Kapustin. Featuring Rita George Simmons, flute; Hilary Glen, cello; and Julia Lin, piano.
Event details

The concert begins with lavish music of the Romantic Era, a Trio written in 1857 by Louise Farrenc, the only female professor at the Paris Conservatory at that time. Trois Aquarelles by French composer and flutist Philip Gaubert is a sumptuous musical work from 1926 that begins with the piano emulating colorful sounds of rippling water and leads into the flowing musical lines of the flute and cello intertwined. The program concludes with the lively and toe-tapping contemporary jazz sounds of the 1998 composition Trio for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano by Nikolai Kapustin.

Admission at the door is $10 per person, with a $20 family maximum. Concerts are free to Hochstein students/families, faculty, and staff. The concert lasts about an hour, and is followed by a “meet the artists” reception.

 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

 

  • Time
    04 Apr, 2025 PM 7:00 — 04 Apr, 2025 PM 8:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
19Apr
14Apr
Spring Recess
Event summary
There are no regularly scheduled lessons or classes from Monday, April 14, 2025 through Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Event details

Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16 from 9:00 am-9:00 pm are lesson make-up days. Please speak with your instructor if you need to make up a lesson.

  • Time
    14 Apr, 2025 — 19 Apr, 2025
The Hochstein School
Spotlight on Faculty – Lyrical Landscapes
Event summary
Featuring vocalists Crystal Sellers Battle, Lydia Brown, Michael Brown, Allison Maney, Gwen Paker, and Jennifer Phillips with Catharine Baek, piano; Andrew Brown, clarinet; and Bethany McLean, flute.
Event details

The repertoire ranges from established favorites like Schubert’s “The Shepherd on the Rock” and “Flower Duet” from Delibes’ Lakmé to lesser-known gems like John Corigliano’s “Three Irish Songs” and Augusta Holmès’ “Les Serenades,” as well as selections from musical theatre and jazz standards.

Admission at the door is $10 per person, with a $20 family maximum. Concerts are free to Hochstein students/families, faculty, and staff. The concert lasts about an hour, and is followed by a “meet the artists” reception.

 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

 

 

  • Time
    01 May, 2025 PM 7:00 — 01 May, 2025 PM 8:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
26May
26May
Memorial Day 2025
Event summary
There are no lessons or classes on Monday, May 26, 2025.
  • Time
    26 May, 2025 — 26 May, 2025
The Hochstein School
2025 Honors Convocation
Event summary
Hochstein showcases the Merit Scholarship winners in grades 5-12 in this special student performance concert. Candidates for completion of the Honors Certificate Program will also be recognized.
Event details

This concert will be livestreamed on Hochstein’s YouTube channel for those not able to attend
the concert in person. Link to come. 


To receive livestreaming alerts, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.


Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    30 May, 2025 PM 7:00 — 30 May, 2025 PM 8:30
Hochstein Performance Hall
06Jun
06Jun
Spring Dance Showcase
Event summary
Students take the stage in this free afternoon performance celebrating Hochstein’s unique and diverse dance department.
Event details

At Hochstein, the emphasis is on the educational experience and the joy of dance, led by
teachers who are experts in their particular style of dance.

To receive livestreaming alerts, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    06 Jun, 2025 PM 7:00 — 06 Jun, 2025 PM 8:30
Hochstein Performance Hall
Suzuki Group Class Concert
Event summary
Hochstein Suzuki group class participants perform their fall recital.
Event details

This event is free and open to the public.

  • Time
    07 Jun, 2025 AM 10:00 — 07 Jun, 2025 AM 11:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
HochStrings Summer Concert
Event summary
The HochStrings Adult Chamber Orchestra, directed by Pia Liptak, performs a free concert of string music.
Event details

This concert is free and open to the public.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

  • Time
    14 Jun, 2025 PM 2:00 — 14 Jun, 2025 PM 3:00
Hochstein Performance Hall
17Jun
17Jun
Last Day of Classes
Event summary
The last day of regularly scheduled lessons and classes is Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Event details

The school is open Wednesday, June 18 and Monday, June 23 from 9:00 am-9:00 pm for lesson make-up days. Please speak with your instructor if you need to make up a lesson.

  • Time
    17 Jun, 2025 — 17 Jun, 2025
The Hochstein School
19Jun
19Jun
Juneteenth 2025
Event summary
The Hochstein School is closed in recognition of Juneteenth. There are no lessons or classes on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
  • Time
    19 Jun, 2025 — 19 Jun, 2025
The Hochstein School
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