HochStories

Eliza Shriver is one of Hochstein’s newest Expressive Arts faculty. Eliza began her love of the arts at the age of 2, where she was a student in a Music FUNdamentals class, and is now a teacher for these classes, a true full-circle moment.

As we embrace the fresh fall air, we find ourselves preparing for new beginnings here at Hochstein. With leadership changes, staff hires, and welcoming new faculty and students amongst us – we are grounded in gratitude with a shared love for music and dance as we look ahead. This new chapter begins with a transition in leadership.

The Rochester Fringe Festival runs September 10-21 and this year, Hochstein is a venue for the very first time, with BIODANCE and Cordancia Chamber Orchestra performing “Carnival of the Animals” and other works. Hochstein faculty members are also taking part in other events during Fringe.

Over the last few weeks of summer camps, students have had a blast channeling their inner artistry while making meaningful friendships and memories. 

Join us on Saturday, August 10 for a special treat at the Seneca Park Zoo! Hochstein’s talented Suzuki Presto Strings will perform at four separate locations within the Zoo from 10:30 am-1:30 pm.

The second week of Hochstein’s weeklong Arts in Action Summer Camps took children ages 5-10 on a journey filled with music, art, movement – and sports, too, with the theme of “Play Ball.” Campers also had a special visit from two RocDogs therapy dogs.

Summer is in full swing here at Hochstein, and we have quite the happy campers! The first week of summer camps included Arts in Action, with daily music, art, and movement classes for kids ages 5-10; Comics & Manga Workshop, for teenagers interested in exploring how comic books are made; and the debut of Musical Leadership through Basic Conducting, where students learned about what it means to be a leader, both on and off the podium.

Hochstein proudly celebrates Juneteenth and the historical significance of this day.

Congratulations to three members of Hochstein Youth Singers and Hochstein Singers who are graduating high school this year – Maeve Rosati, Luciano (Lucci) Pagano, and Ada Coté.

Fifteen Hochstein students in grades 5 to 12 will be recognized at Hochstein’s Honors Convocation on Friday, May 31 at 7:00 pm, representing two of The Hochstein School’s programs for the most advanced students: the winners of Merit Scholarships and candidates for completion of the Honors Certificate Program. Students also will perform solos during the Honors Convocation.