Join us for a performance by student ensembles from Hochstein’s Chamber Music Connection (CMC) program! This concert showcases the collaborative artistry and hard work of Hochstein musicians who have spent the year exploring the joy and challenge of chamber music.

The CMC program brings together students of compatible ages and playing levels to experience the unique dynamics of small ensemble performance. With weekly coaching from Hochstein faculty and opportunities to participate in workshops, masterclasses, and community concerts, these students have developed not only as musicians but as collaborators.

Celebrate their achievements in an inspiring afternoon of music-making!

Free and open to the public.

Join us for a performance by student ensembles from Hochstein’s Chamber Music Connection (CMC) program! This concert showcases the collaborative artistry and hard work of Hochstein musicians who have spent the year exploring the joy and challenge of chamber music.

The CMC program brings together students of compatible ages and playing levels to experience the unique dynamics of small ensemble performance. With weekly coaching from Hochstein faculty and opportunities to participate in workshops, masterclasses, and community concerts, these students have developed not only as musicians but as collaborators.

Celebrate their achievements in an inspiring afternoon of music-making!

Free and open to the public.
 

Join us for a performance by student ensembles from Hochstein’s Chamber Music Connection (CMC) program! This concert showcases the collaborative artistry and hard work of Hochstein musicians who have spent the year exploring the joy and challenge of chamber music.

The CMC program brings together students of compatible ages and playing levels to experience the unique dynamics of small ensemble performance. With weekly coaching from Hochstein faculty and opportunities to participate in workshops, masterclasses, and community concerts, these students have developed not only as musicians but as collaborators.

Celebrate their achievements in an inspiring evening of music-making!

Free and open to the public.
 

Join us for a performance by student ensembles from Hochstein’s Chamber Music Connection (CMC) program! This concert showcases the collaborative artistry and hard work of Hochstein musicians who have spent the year exploring the joy and challenge of chamber music.

The CMC program brings together students of compatible ages and playing levels to experience the unique dynamics of small ensemble performance. With weekly coaching from Hochstein faculty and opportunities to participate in workshops, masterclasses, and community concerts, these students have developed not only as musicians but as collaborators.

Celebrate their achievements in an inspiring evening of music-making!

Free and open to the public.
 

Join us for a free lunchtime concert at Hochstein at High Falls, featuring Steve Grills and the Roadmasters.

Steve Grills has been long regarded as one of Rochester's finest guitarists through his deep love and respect for the Blues genre. Steve has performed at music venues from San Francisco to NYC and festivals in the US and Canada, most notably the Chicago Blues Festival with Ernest Lane. Steve has also played alongside many top legends of the blues such as Robert Lockwood, Bill Doggett, Benny Turner, Cary Bell and Joe Beard among others.

Location: Outer parking lot at 4 Commercial Street, corner of Browns Race. Click here for a map. 

The concerts are hosted by Hannah Maier of The Route/WRUR 88.5. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating and lunch. Each performance will run approximately 40 minutes. 

Concerts take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, check Hochstein’s website or Hochstein’s Facebook page at 10:30 am the day of the concert to see if the concert is moving to the rain location at MCC’s Downtown Campus at 321 State Street. There will be signage to direct you to the indoor rain location.

Hochstein at High Falls concerts are presented by the High Falls Business Association, The Hochstein School, and The Route/WRUR 88.5. Hochstein at High Falls is also made possible by a number of local organizations, including Brandtatorship, LaBella Associates, and Monroe Community College.

 

Students take the stage in this free afternoon performance celebrating Hochstein’s unique and diverse dance department.

At Hochstein, the emphasis is on the educational experience and the joy of dance, led by
teachers who are experts in their particular style of dance.

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

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Hochstein Suzuki group class participants perform their spring recital.

This event is free and open to the public.

Join us for a free lunchtime concert at Hochstein at High Falls, featuring Mountain • River • Traveler.

Mountain · River · Traveler weave together Chinese musical traditions with powerful grooves and electrifying energy, creating a sound called “supercharged Chinese folk”. The group features traditional instruments – most notably the Pipa – alongside the standard guitar-bass-drums setup. Fresh yet familiar, traditional yet modern, Mountain · River · Traveler effortlessly break down musical boundaries to forge new sonic frontiers.

Location: Outer parking lot at 4 Commercial Street, corner of Browns Race. Click here for a map. 

The concerts are hosted by Hannah Maier of The Route/WRUR 88.5. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating and lunch. Each performance will run approximately 40 minutes. 

Concerts take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, check Hochstein’s website or Hochstein’s Facebook page at 10:30 am the day of the concert to see if the concert is moving to the rain location at MCC’s Downtown Campus at 321 State Street. There will be signage to direct you to the indoor rain location.

Hochstein at High Falls concerts are presented by the High Falls Business Association, The Hochstein School, and The Route/WRUR 88.5. Hochstein at High Falls is also made possible by a number of local organizations, including Brandtatorship, LaBella Associates, and Monroe Community College.

The HochStrings Adult Chamber Orchestra, directed by Pia Liptak, performs a free concert of string music.

This concert is free and open to the public.

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

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

The last day of regularly scheduled lessons and classes is Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

The school is open Wednesday, June 18 and Monday, June 23 from 9:00 am-9:00 pm for lesson make-up days. Please speak with your instructor if you need to make up a lesson.

The Hochstein School is closed in recognition of Juneteenth. There are no lessons or classes on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Join us for a free lunchtime concert at Hochstein at High Falls, featuring John Dady.

John Dady – one half of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductees The Dady Brothers – brings his unique blend of Irish and American folk music back to Hochstein at High Falls. 

Location: Granite Mills Park (Platt/Browns Race) Click here for a map. 

The concerts are hosted by Hannah Maier of The Route/WRUR 88.5. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating and lunch. Each performance will run approximately 40 minutes. 

Concerts take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, check Hochstein’s website or Hochstein’s Facebook page at 10:30 am the day of the concert to see if the concert is moving to the rain location at MCC’s Downtown Campus at 321 State Street. There will be signage to direct you to the indoor rain location.

Hochstein at High Falls concerts are presented by the High Falls Business Association, The Hochstein School, and The Route/WRUR 88.5. Hochstein at High Falls is also made possible by a number of local organizations, including Brandtatorship, LaBella Associates, and Monroe Community College.