With 2020 now behind us, we took a look at all that happened during Hochstein’s 100th anniversary year. Although not all of our centennial celebrations took place as planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many exciting things did happen during the year. Hochstein’s faculty and staff quickly pivoted to offering online lessons and classes and worked together to find solutions to myriad new challenges.
Throughout it all, Hochstein continued to offer comprehensive programs in music, dance, and expressive arts therapies, keeping alive and building on the amazing legacy of David Hochstein and Emily Sibley Watson as The Hochstein School moves into its second century!
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January 2020
We kicked off the centennial year with a celebratory concert by the Hochstein Alumni Orchestra, with cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins as the featured soloist.
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February 2020
All four Hochstein youth orchestras combined to perform a joint concert as part of Hochstein’s Centennial Celebration!
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March 2020
The Performance Hall goes dark as concerts are cancelled and the school closes at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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April 2020
Lessons go online as Hochstein adjusts to the new realities of the pandemic.
WXXI Classical 91.5 FM airs a special documentary, “Hochstein at 100.”
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May 2020
The amazing Hochstein community shared their photos and signs saying what they love about Hochstein, raising more than $16,500 during our #IHeartHochstein campaign.
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June 2020
Hochstein board member Eric Logan shares his experience of taking cello lessons for the first time as an adult, on our HochStories blog.
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July 2020
Hochstein’s Summer Reimagined session features some new online classes. Virtual lessons continue for Hochstein students.
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August 2020
Hochstein at High Falls goes virtual with an online concert hosted by WXXI Classical 91.5’s Mona Seghatoleslami and featuring John Dady, Hanna PK, and Womba Africa.
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September 2020
Hochstein reopens with some offerings taking place online and others taking place in-person – and new safety protocols in place.
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October 2020
Hochstein staff and faculty participate in the in the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and community.
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November 2020
The Live from Hochstein series resumes, with concerts broadcast from the Performance Hall on WXXI Classical 91.5, with no live audience.
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December 2020
Thanks to the entire Hochstein community for all the support we’ve received throughout this unprecedented year. The special Happy 100th, Hochstein! event on December 9 celebrated the end of Hochstein’s centennial year. |