Orchestras

 

Hochstein’s Orchestral Program is designed to provide students at all levels with the appropriate opportunity to learn and grow within the orchestral setting by developing comprehensive musicianship and an understanding of orchestral literature.

 

Orchestra	Sugg Grade	Sugg Skill Level	Day / Time
Concertino Strings	Grades 1-5	NYSSMA Level 2-3 or   Suzuki Book III	Sat. 11:00-12:00 pm
Sinfonia	Grades 4-9	NYSSMA Level 4-5	Sat. 11:30am-1:00 pm
Philharmonia	Grades 6-11	NYSSMA Level 5-6	Sat. 9:00-11:00 am
HYSO	Grades 7-12	NYSSMA Level 6	Sat. 9:00-11:30 am
Virtuosi Chamber Orch.	Grades 7-12	NYSSMA Level 6	Dates/Times vary

 

Concertino Strings

Marcos Kreutzer, Director

suggested grades 1-5, NYSSMA Level 2-3, or students completing Suzuki Book III who can demonstrate sight-reading proficiency

Saturdays, 11:00-12:00 pm

This first step in Hochstein’s comprehensive Orchestral Program is designed for violin, viola, cello, and bass students who can demonstrate beginning sight-reading proficiency.

 

Fee: $10 registration fee; $342* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $85.50 each. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $288 payable in quarterly installments of $72.

 

Sinfonia

Casey Springstead,  Director

suggested grades 4-9, NYSSMA Level 4-5

Saturdays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm

String students with prior ensemble experience will have the opportunity to hone orchestral reading and orchestral skills while rehearsing and performing a wide variety of repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary. Rehearsal Schedule

 

Fee: $10 registration fee; $360* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $90 each. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $315 payable in quarterly installments of $78.75.

 

Philharmonia

John Fetter,  Director

Casey Springstead, Assistant Director

suggested grades 6-11, NYSSMA Level 5-6

Saturdays, 9:00-11:00 am

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

 

Fee: $10 registration fee; $387* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $96.75 each. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $342 payable in quarterly installments of $85.50.

 

Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra

Nancy Strelau  Director

Barbara Hull & John Hain, Sectional Coaches

suggested grades 7-12, NYSSMA Level 6

Saturdays, 9:00-11:30 am

A full orchestra (strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion) for advanced musicians. The Youth Symphony Orchestra promotes musical experience through the study and performance of standard orchestral repertoire, contemporary works, small ensembles and student concerto performances. Season repertoire includes Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary music. The HYSO has toured in France, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Ireland, among others. Orchestra Member Handbook

 

Fee: $10 registration fee; $414* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $103.50. For students enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $360, payable in quarterly installments of $90.

 

Virtuosi Scholarship Chamber Orchestra

Nancy Strelau, Director

By invitation

Dates and times vary

A unique short-term string chamber orchestra comprised of advanced Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra players. Invitations are based on musicianship, and those participating receive full scholarships. The ensemble rehearses and performs in the fall and winter.