Heralding the holidays with the Eastman Horn Choir – W. Peter Kurau, director – featuring hornists from the Eastman School of Music.

More than 20 Eastman horn students will take part in this special concert – along with several alumni – and there will be a premiere of a brand new work, in addition to traditional carols.

Read the online program notes.

The Eastman Horn Choir was founded in 1968 by Verne Reynolds and from its inception the Choir’s mission has been to provide an expanded ensemble experience for horn students, to acquaint them with the breadth of quality repertoire within our musical culture, and to encourage contemporary composers to create original works for multiple horns.

In addition to performing an annual holiday concert at Hochstein, the Choir has been featured on the Eastman at Washington Square series, in a biennial tribute to St. Hubert (patron saint of the hunt, from which the horn derives much of its repertoire), in a formal concert in the Eastman Theatre, and on the Music at St. Andrew’s and Music at St. John’s series.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live on WXXI Classical. Listen to the concert at WXXI-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, or online at https://www.classical915.org/.

* Proof of vaccination is required for audience members (children age 11 and under must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult). All patrons will be required to wear masks. Please refrain from bringing food/drink into the hall so that we can all remain masked.

See the full safety protocols at https://hochstein.org/Calendar/Live-from-Hochstein.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. Live from Hochstein is also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

Students from Hochstein’s Expressive Arts department showcase their hard work and artistry in this free holiday program.

Please note that masks will be required at Hochstein for all persons age 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status. Distancing is encouraged.

For more information please call (585) 454-4596, x 235.

The HAROLD & JOAN FEINBLOOM FAMILY EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM: Wellness Through Creativity receives generous support from the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation and others.

RGMC celebrates the holiday season with song, entertainment, friends, community members, and a tradition of joy, gratitude, and hope.

The RGMC and Rochettes will be back performing a mix of seasonal music that expresses our heartfelt gratitude to all our supportive audience members, our communities, and to each member of our chorus family.

Our concert includes the following holiday selections to highlight the season and our gratitude for all of our health, being able to sing together again, and to express our appreciation for our audience support: "Hallelujah," "Alleluia," "Believe," "We Need A Little Christmas," "I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus," "Gracias a la Vida," and many more of your holiday favorites.

We hope you will schedule your holiday calendar early and plan on celebrating with the RGMC and the Rochettes.

Ticket Price(s): $25 adults; $10 kids 12 or younger

For tickets and more information, visit https://thergmc.org/concert-%26-events.

Masks required, distancing encouraged

RGMC celebrates the holiday season with song, entertainment, friends, community members, and a tradition of joy, gratitude, and hope.

The RGMC and Rochettes will be back performing a mix of seasonal music that expresses our heartfelt gratitude to all our supportive audience members, our communities, and to each member of our chorus family.

Our concert includes the following holiday selections to highlight the season and our gratitude for all of our health, being able to sing together again, and to express our appreciation for our audience support: "Hallelujah," "Alleluia," "Believe," "We Need A Little Christmas," "I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus," "Gracias a la Vida," and many more of your holiday favorites.

We hope you will schedule your holiday calendar early and plan on celebrating with the RGMC and the Rochettes.

Ticket Price(s): $25 adults; $10 kids 12 or younger

For tickets and more information, visit https://thergmc.org/concert-%26-events.

Masks required, distancing encouraged

Our annual celebration of the holiday season with the choral chamber ensemble Madrigalia; Cary Ratcliff, artistic director.

Since 1975, Madrigalia has distinguished itself as one of the finest chamber choirs in all of Rochester and western New York. The ensemble is known for its quality performances of unique repertoire spanning over six centuries. Cary Ratcliff was appointed Madrigalia’s Artistic Director in 2014, and since that time the group has produced two recordings, collaborated with local and international artists, and premiered new works.

Madrigalia’s expansive interpretation of the December holidays includes a 16th century Christmas carol, Noël Ayisyen (sung in Haitian creole), meditations on winter (including music from The Snowman), John Rutter’s “What Sweeter Music,” and the Gloucestershire Wassail.

Read the online program notes.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live on WXXI Classical. Listen to the concert at WXXI-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, or online at https://www.classical915.org/.

* Proof of vaccination is required for audience members (children age 11 and under must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult). All patrons will be required to wear masks. Please refrain from bringing food/drink into the hall so that we can all remain masked.

See the full safety protocols at https://hochstein.org/Calendar/Live-from-Hochstein.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. Live from Hochstein is also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

Two showcases at 4:00 and 5:30 pm. Students from Hochstein’s Expressive Arts department showcase their hard work and artistry in this free holiday program.

Please note that masks will be required at Hochstein for all persons age 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status. Distancing is encouraged.

For more information please call (585) 454-4596, x 235.

The HAROLD & JOAN FEINBLOOM FAMILY EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM: Wellness Through Creativity receives generous support from the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation and others.

Hochstein ensembles perform a free holiday concert in the Performance Hall.

Please note that masks will be required at Hochstein for all persons age 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status. Distancing is encouraged.

The performers include:

• Guitar Ensembles, directed by John Wiesenthal
• HochStrings Adult Chamber Orchestra, directed by Pia Liptak
• String Quartets, coached by Aika Ito
• Scholarship Flute Choir, directed by Julie Smith
• Jingle Bells Violin Sextet, coached by Pia Liptak

 

The Hochstein Orchestra and Chamber Music Programs are supported in part by the Louise Alfreda Hill Memorial Fund.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

Young singers in Hochstein’s choral program – Hochstein Singers and Youth Singers, directed by Maryellen Giese, and the Hochstein Little Singers, directed by Shana Kohler – perform this free afternoon concert featuring a mixture of musical styles.

This seasonal program includes festive songs like “Gaudete,” a 16th-century Christmas carol, and “It’s the Holiday Season,” made popular by Andy Williams, as well as a song from the movie The Greatest Showman.

The Little Singers explore music about animals, birds, and even penguins! They also perform an excerpt from Brahms’ Lullaby.

The “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah makes two appearances – one in a jazzed-up version sung by the Hochstein Singers. Later in the program, the HYS is joined by parents and friends and members of the Rochester Oratorio Society for the classic version. Audience members who have previously sung the piece are welcome to join in (masked and distanced) and music will be provided.

This concert will also be live streamed on YouTube. Use this link to watch the concert on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6g9Kv8s6lwA

To receive live-streaming alerts, subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/hochsteinschool.

 

Please note that masks will be required for the in-person concert at Hochstein for all persons age 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status. Distancing is encouraged.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

 

Rochester Oratorio Society hosts its sixth annual afternoon of holiday music and dance. The first half is a traditional performance; second half is Messiah Sing-Along.

Special guests include the Hochstein Youth Singers, ROCmusic Collaborative orchestra and drum ensemble, gospel choirs, and young dancers from the Rochester Dance Theatre.

New this year: Messiah for One and All
During A City Sings for the Season, we’ll hold an open-sing performance of selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” a December tradition for Rochester. Grab a score, join in the fun of singing, and savor the singular excitement of this familiar and beloved music.

Seating on the main floor is by voice part; seating in the balcony is mixed.

For more information, visit: https://rossings.org/allevents/a-city-sings-for-the-season-3.

Admission is free of charge, and music is available for purchase at the door.

 

PROOF OF VACCINATION is required for those 12 and older. Masks required for those ages 2 and older; distancing encouraged.