Featuring the Eastman Horn Choir.

Heralding the holidays with the Eastman Horn Choir – W. Peter Kurau, director – featuring hornists from the Eastman School of Music. 

The program includes music by Tchaikovsky and Randall Thompson, as well as arrangements of "Coventry Carol," "Up on the Housetop," and Mascagni's "Ave Maria," among other works.

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 Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performs a heartwarming holiday concert with Jherrard Hardeman, conductor, and Strings for Success.

Join your RPO for a heartwarming holiday concert while making this season even more memorable for all! The concert includes a special performance by RCSD/Center for Youth’s Strings for Success, one of our flagship OPUS partners.

Tickets are pay what you wish – with 100% of your contribution going to support OPUS|Orchestral Program for Urban Students.

Experience firsthand the Magic of Giving by bringing a toy or household item to benefit Rochester’s own Bethany House.

Families are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas and get cozy with timeless holiday classics. Don’t miss this festive celebration that’s sure to warm your hearts and spread the magic of giving!

For tickets and more information, visit https://rpo.org/event/23-24-magic-of-giving.

Hochstein ensembles perform a free holiday concert in the Performance Hall.

 

 

Young singers in Hochstein’s choral program perform this free afternoon concert featuring a mixture of musical styles.

Hochstein Singers and Youth Singers, directed by Maryellen Giese and Jonathan Thomas Madden, perform a seasonal program including songs like “Carol of the Bells,” John Lennon’s “Imagine,” and “El Cielo Canta Alegria (Heaven is Singing for Joy).” The concert also includes “Crowded Table,” a song by The Highwomen that won Best Country Song at the 2020 Grammy Awards; “Grandma's Feather Bed,” made famous by John Denver; and “If Wishes Had Wings,” with the word “peace” in 20 languages.

The Hochstein Little Singers, directed by Shana Kohler, continue that theme with “When Peace Begins with Me.” They also sing about winter, friendship, and “My Favorite Things.”

Near the end of the concert, the Youth Singers will be joined by family members, friends, Hochstein faculty, and members of the Rochester Oratorio Society for the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah. Little Singers and Hochstein Youth Singers will join to sing the Zulu song “Siyahamba” and Mel Tormé’s “The Christmas Song,” with audience singalong.

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/NZVdHxlZxo4

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 Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

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

Students from Hochstein’s Expressive Arts department showcase their hard work and artistry in this free holiday program. Showcases at 4:30 and 6:00 pm.

For more information, please call 585.454.4596, x 235.

Students from Hochstein’s Expressive Arts department showcase their hard work and artistry in this free holiday program. Showcases at 4:30 and 6:00 pm.

For more information, please call 585.454.4596, x 235.

Featuring Madrigalia, Cary Ratcliff, artistic director; Kevin Nitsch, piano; and Joanna Bassett, flute.

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. These include songs of winter and hope for the new year as well as carols and folk songs sung in German, Spanish, Igbo, Basque, Latin, and Hebrew.

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 Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

 

Students from Hochstein’s Expressive Arts department showcase their hard work and artistry in this free holiday program. Showcases at 4:30 and 6:00 pm.

For more information, please call 585.454.4596, x 235.

Students from Hochstein’s Expressive Arts department showcase their hard work and artistry in this free holiday program. Showcases at 4:30 and 6:00 pm.

For more information, please call 585.454.4596, x 235.

Former Hochstein students return to Rochester to present a free orchestral concert directed by Evan Meccarello.

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.

Featuring Hochstein’s Cello Faculty performing music from Bach’s Suite for Solo Cello to Paul McCartney songs.

Come hear Hochstein’s suite (sweet) cello faculty and experience the luscious ear candy of the cello ensemble. Journey through time as they explore the versatility and depths of the cello from Bach’s Suite for Solo Cello to Paul McCartney songs. They will serenade you with familiar favorites and introduce you to your soon-to-be-favorites. The musicians have selected music that is meaningful to them and we hope it will inspire you to meditate, smile, sing along, and even dance!

Featuring Joëlla Becker, John Delmonico, Hilary Glen, Kathleen Murphy Kemp, and Jessica Tuttobene.

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.

 

Thank you to Wegmans Food Markets for their support of our community events.

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

Support Hochstein by making purchases at Barnes & Noble, Pittsford Plaza, 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618.

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.

Check back for a PDF of the voucher to use to make your purchase. Online sales count too. Some restrictions apply.

Featuring Hochstein’s Plymouth Brass Quintet performing music by Black composers.

In honor of Black History Month, which ends today, Plymouth Brass presents a program of music by Black composers, including Florence Price, Robert Nathaniel Dett, Kevin Day, and Katahj Copley, among others.

The group chose to focus on music that is all new to them, by underrepresented composers, to draw attention to their contributions in the same way that the film “Hidden Figures” told the previously unknown story of the contributions of Black Women mathematicians at NASA. They want to inspire and educate the audience about these important but often “hidden” voices of composition.

Featuring Matt Osika and Roy Smith, trumpets; Colleen Wolf, horn; Ben David Aronson, trombone; and Jeremy Stoner, tuba.

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.

 

Thank you to Wegmans Food Markets for their support of our community events.

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

Featuring Tim Shannon and Shiuen-Huang Suen, guitars, performing works by Fernando Sor, Moreno Torroba, Enrique Granados, Isaac Albéniz, and Manuel de Falla.

“Nothing is more beautiful than a guitar, save perhaps two,” wrote Frédéric Chopin. Enjoy an evening of Spanish guitar music featuring Hochstein guitar faculty members Tim Shannon and Shiuen-Huang Suen performing both solo and duo arrangements for the instrument. 

The 19th-century critic Fetis called Fernando Sor “the Beethoven of the guitar” for his contribution to the literature and expressiveness of the instrument in the opening decades of the century. First published in Paris in 1828, Sor’s L’Encouragement, Op. 34 for two guitars, was dedicated to one of his students. It consists of a cantabile, a theme and variations, and a waltz.

When it comes to Spanish composers of the late 19th and early 20th century, the three most important names are Albéniz, Granados, and Manuel de Falla. Their music is vividly evocative of Spain and these transcriptions for guitar are so well written that the listener will believe the music was originally written for the guitar.

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.

 

Thank you to Wegmans Food Markets for their support of our community events.

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

One of Spotlight on Faculty’s most popular concerts returns!

Celebrate the piano with works for one to four pianos and two to 16 hands, and a whole lot of fun with members of Hochstein’s piano faculty.

Featuring the Hochstein Piano Department: Gary Palmer (Co-Chair), Joseph Werner (Co-Chair), Jamilya Arzanesh, Paula Rodney Bobb, Yi-Wen Chang, Richard DeLaney, Julia Goodwin, Doleen Hood, Willie LaFavor, E-Na Song, and Oleksandra Yurchenko.

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.

 

Thank you to Wegmans Food Markets for their support of our community events.

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