Students take the stage in this free performance celebrating Hochstein’s unique and diverse dance department, which includes ballet, tap, modern, and Latin dance.

At Hochstein, the emphasis is on the educational experience and the joy of dance, led by teachers specifically trained to work with children.

Musicians from the 75-member Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra, directed by Casey Springstead, and Philharmonia, directed by John Fetter and Matt Osika, perform a joint concert.

In the first half, Philharmonia performs Galop from Stravinsky’s Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra, Grainger’s Shepherd’s Hey, and The Complete Harry Potter, arranged by Jerry Brubaker.

Then, the HYSO takes the stage to perform John Adams’ joyfully exuberant Short Ride in a Fast Machine, highlights from John Williams’ memorable score to Jurassic Park, and Dvořák’s high-spirited Carnival Overture. Hochstein Concerto Competition winner Daniel Kinney is featured in the fourth movement, “Despedida” (“Farewell”), of Ney Rosauro’s Marimba Concerto.

In addition, two HYSO Conductor Apprentices will lead works at the concert: Nicole Page conducts “Marche des Contrebandiers” (“Smuggler’s March”) from Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 2 and Nicholas Kinney leads Fauré’s elegant Pavane.

Pre-concert chamber music begins at 1:40 pm.

Tickets at the door: $5 general admission.

Rochester Oratorio Society performs Jeff Tyzik's "Psalm 150" and John Rutter's "Mass of the Children," with Hochstein Youth Singers and Antara Winds.

Jeff Tyzik’s energetic setting of Psalm 150, commissioned and premiered by the ROS two decades ago, returns as the joyful prelude to Rutter’s uplifting music for wind instruments, the Hochstein Youth Singers, and the full Oratorio Society chorus.

Rutter's "Mass of the Children" features the Hochstein Youth Singers; ROS soloists Paulette Gissendanner, soprano, and Eric W. Logan, bass; and Antara Winds (Diane Smith, flute; Judith Ricker, oboe; Peggy Quackenbush, clarinet; Natalya Rose Vrbsky, bassoon; and Nikki LaBonte, horn), along with harp, percussion, upright bass, and keyboard.

For tickets and more information, visit the ROS website.

The Hochstein Youth Wind Symphony, directed by John Rolland, presents a winter concert of wind band music.

Hochstein’s Youth Wind Symphony features wind, percussion, and brass players in grades 9–12. The ensemble meets for six weeks in January and February to prepare music for this concert.

The concert takes us for a ride down a Pennsylvania country road and travels to Korea and Africa, with a program that includes Ride by Samuel Hazo, Variations on a Korean Folk Song by John Barnes Chance, Robert Leist’s Spectra, John Mackey’s Sheltering Sky, and Africa: Ceremony, Song, and Ritual by Robert W. Smith.

This concert is free and open to the public.

The Plymouth Brass – featuring Hochstein faculty members Patrick Corvington, trumpet; Colleen Wolf, horn; Ben David Aaronson, trombone; Jeremy Stoner, tuba; and former faculty member Roy Smith, trumpet – perform music for brass quintet.

This mash-up of American music features composers who use both classical and jazz idioms in their writing. This is a unique listening experience as the quintet explores classical, jazz, and Dixieland music that creates the American brass quintet sound. The program includes works by Ewazen, Jones, Balmages, Nagle, Ellington, and Pollack.

Admission at the door is $10 per person, with a $20 family maximum. Concerts are free to Hochstein students/families, faculty, and staff.

A “meet the artists” reception follows the concert.

Featuring: Plymouth Brass Quintet: Patrick Corvington and Roy Smith, trumpets; Colleen Wolf, horn; Ben David Aronson, trombone; Jeremy Stoner, tuba        

 

Sponsored in part by 

Sardone Robinson and Associates CPAs

 

The Spotlight on Faculty concert series is generously supported by Hochstein donors. It is also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Thank you to Wegmans Food Markets for their support of our community events.

Chamber ensemble performs works by Strauss, Beethoven, and Julian Bennett Holmes.

Julian Bennett Holmes Sonata for Flute and Piano (SCMR Composition Competition Winner)
Strauss Till Eulenspiegel Einmal Anders! Arr. Franz Hasenöhrl

Beethoven Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 20

Kenneth Grant, clarinet

George Sakakeeny, bassoon

William VerMeulen, horn

Juliana Athayde, violin

Phillip Ying, viola

Ahrim Kim, cello

Cory Palmer, double bass

Eastman-Hanson Chamber Ensemble:

Yi Xiang, flute

Brock Tjosvold, piano

Pre-Concert Talk with the Artistic Directors and musicians begins 30 minutes before scheduled concert time.
 

More information at https://www.chambermusicrochester.org/concerts/2018/11/2/german-genius-and-joker

 

There are no regularly scheduled lessons or classes on Monday, February 18, 2019 through Saturday, February 23, 2019.

7th annual awards show with music performance, red carpet event.

Doors open at 4 pm; show starts at 5 pm

This year hosted by Racqui B and featuring Urban Gospel recording artist Travis Malloy.

Food available for purchase from Munchies Roc City Empanadas.

 

For tickets and more information, visit http://www.rocawards.com.