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Finger Lakes Concert Band
Brian Story, Music Director
grade 10–12, NYSSMA Level 6
Thursdays, 7:30–9:30 pm at Canandaigua Middle School
Comprised of adult instrumentalists from the Greater Finger Lakes community, the Finger Lakes Concert Band rehearses weekly and gives several concerts per year featuring a wide variety of music ranging from standard wind band literature and orchestral transcriptions to music of the jazz and pop idioms. Auditions are not required. Musical competence will be determined by the Music Director during a trial period of at least two weeks, but not to exceed more than one series of rehearsals culminating with a concert. Please call (585) 454–4596, ext. 18 for more information or to request an application.
FEE: $70*, refundable if participant is not placed.
Please contact the Program Coordinator or Dean if you are interested in participating in a chamber ensemble, instrumental choir, or jazz combo. We will make every effort to coordinate ensembles based on compatible instrumentation and skill level.
High School Flute Choir
Rita George Simmons, director
grades 8-12, NYSSMA Level 5+, or equivalent
Nine weeks only, October 1-November 5
Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm
Join other advanced flute and piccolo players to explore the growing and popular world of the flute choir! Repertoire will include classical, jazz-inspired, and original music by living composers. Participants must be able to play up to a third-octave A with ease.
FEE: $8 registration fee; $99*. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $81.
Electric Guitar and Bass Ensemble
Craig Snyder, Instructor
Grades 8-12, NYSSMA Level 5+, or equivalent
Mondays, 7:30-8:30 pm
Designed to develop reading skills, as well as improvisation in the jazz, rock, and blues styles for students seeking performance experience in a mixed group. Students should have three years experience on their instrument and good reading ability.
FEE: $8 registration fee; $396* yearly tuition payable in quarterly installments of $99 each. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $324 payable in quarterly installments of $81.