HochStories

Congratulations to Hochstein violin students Noah Busch and Joshua Lin, who performed in the final round of the Manolov International Music Competition in Garden City, NY on May 11. They each won a silver medal/second prize for their respective age groups! 

Congratulations to the 26 graduating seniors in the 2024 Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra!

On April 6, the Hochstein Youth Guitar Quartet, led by Dr. Timothy Shannon, performed at the Little Theatre, before a concert by French guitar phenomenon Thomas Viloteau, part of the Rochester Classical Guitar Festival. 

As part of a collaboration with Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance (JAACA), Hochstein faculty members Herb Smith (trumpet) and Wynton Rice (dance) led a free Jazz & Dance Workshop this past Saturday at the Baden Street Settlement on Joseph Avenue.

On March 30, more than 100 students, family members, and friends of the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra (HYSO) left Rochester for a weeklong tour to Italy. Read Casey Springstead's daily travelogue, watch video from a TV appearance, and see lots of photos from the tour.

From a lively cocktail hour and Latin social dance session to a sit-down dinner, performances by Hochstein students, and videos showing how a Hochstein education can transcend barriers and expectations, Hochstein's 2024 Gala, Transcend, was an incredible night full of community and generosity.

As we gear up for the total eclipse in Rochester on April 8, enjoy music from Hochstein’s Eclipse Playlist on YouTube, as selected by Hochstein faculty and staff. There are selections from classical to pop to progressive rock! 

More than 100 students, family members, and friends of the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra (HYSO) are set to depart Rochester for a weeklong tour to Italy during spring break, March 30–April 7. For a preview, tune into 13WHAM ABC Friday morning during Good Day Rochester, and follow along on Facebook.

A Rochester native, Michael F. Rotondo, MD, started playing drums at the age of 6. Recognized early on for his musical potential, he received a scholarship to Hochstein, where he studied under the great jazz drummer Vinnie Ruggiero for nearly 10 years. He is still playing today – with an upcoming concert on Saturday, March 16. Read on to find out how he got there…

This week, nine members of Hochstein Youth Singers, directed by Maryellen Giese, and their families will travel to Providence, Rhode Island, to sing in one of the conference’s prestigious honor choirs at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Region Conference, taking place February 29-March 2.