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Welcome from the Philharmonia's Assistant Director

Welcome to the Hochstein Philharmonia! This orchestra is the first full orchestral (winds/brass/strings/percussion) experience students receive at Hochstein. We will be working on advanced repertoire while refining the basics of solid orchestral technique. Throughout the year, we will also be working on our musicianship, conducting, improvising, and composing. 

This website is a resource for Philharmonia students to check in with their directors, discover music both new and old, and find information about other Hochstein orchestras. Please explore and become familiar with the different areas of the site using the navigation provided. I'm looking forward to working with you all!

Matt Osika, Assistant Director 
matthew.osika@hochstein.org


Hochstein Philharmonia Orchestra

John Fetter, Director 

Matt Osika, Assistant Director

Suggested grades 6-11, NYSSMA Level 5-6 - audition required

Saturdays, 9:00 am -11:00 am 

 

Please note: Students will be asked to follow any COVID-19 safety guidelines that are in place by the time rehearsals begin.

 

A full orchestra (strings, bass, woodwinds, percussion) providing students the opportunity to learn intermediate to advanced repertoire while refining orchestral technique.

 

Audition information for the 2021-2022 school year can be accessed by clicking here.

 

Fees for the 2021-22 school year: $10 registration fee; $476* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $119 each. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $424, payable in quarterly installments of $106. (Fees as of Fall 2021.)

 

* Learn more about our Tuition Assistance by clicking here.

 

Philharmonia Concert Video

The 2020-21 school year was a challenging one for both our students and faculty. Despite the challenges, they succeeded in continuing to make music together. Here is a video of the end-of-year concert by the Hochstein Philharmonia Orchestra. To view a full YouTube playlist of all of the ensemble videos this year, click here.