EIN: 16-0768758
About
Community happens here.
It’s in the connections between teachers and students, between families, between players and singers and dancers coming together to learn, share, and celebrate the wonder of music and dance. Whatever your passion, background, age, ability, or means, you are welcome here.
To provide people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities with access to excellent music and dance education in a community that nurtures and encourages personal achievement.
The Hochstein School's Mission
Our History
A School Built in David's Memory
Founded in 1920 in memory of violinist David Hochstein, the school has spent more than a century turning a private dream of accessible music education into a thriving community cornerstone in downtown Rochester.
From its early days teaching strings to schoolchildren, Hochstein has grown into a full community school of the arts — offering individual instruction, ensembles, dance, expressive arts therapies, and outreach programs across the Rochester region.
What We Stand For
Our Values
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Excellence
The Hochstein School is committed to the highest quality of music and dance instruction, performance, and overall artistic expression, while tailoring instruction to the individual goals and needs of each student.
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Diversity and Accessibility
The Hochstein community welcomes students of all ages, abilities, proficiency levels, ethnicities, and socio-economic levels in an inclusive and accessible environment that provides artistic opportunities for all.
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Collaboration
Hochstein plays an active role in the Rochester community by working collaboratively with our community partners, by being good neighbors, and by teaching values that foster responsible citizenship.
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Accountability
Hochstein uses the resources entrusted to us in the most effective way possible to ensure the fulfillment of our mission.
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Teamwork
Hochstein believes that melding the unique skills, talents, and abilities of our students, faculty, staff, Board, and other stakeholders in a respectful and cooperative environment produces art that excites and inspires.
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A Nurturing Community
The Hochstein culture fosters a sense of community that is a positive, creative, engaging, safe haven in which students are inspired to achieve and grow through supportive relationships with faculty, staff, friends, and colleagues.
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Comprehensiveness
The breadth and depth of Hochstein’s instructional and performance opportunities help promote a sense of vitality and exploration for students, faculty, staff and the greater community.
Who We Are
Our Faculty, Staff, and Board Members
Behind every lesson, performance, and decision is a team of dedicated people who love what they do. Get to know the faculty, staff, and board members who make Hochstein what it is.
Faculty
Meet the artists and educators who bring music and dance to life for students of all ages and levels.
Staff
From administration to operations, our staff are dedicated to making Hochstein a welcoming place for everyone.
Board Members
Community leaders and advocates who are committed to keeping Hochstein strong for generations to come.
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A Beautiful Space for Your Next Event
Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Rochester, consider Hochstein for your next retreat, workshop, conference, graduation, or recognition event, among others.