Ensembles for Tweens and Teens

Call Hochstein at (585) 454-4596 for more information.

Orchestral Program

Sinfonia
John Fetter, 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. The Sinfonia performs five concerts annually including joint concerts with other Hochstein orchestras. Call for audition application. Rehearsals take place at the nearby Downtown United Presbyterian Church.

FEE: $8 registration fee; $324* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $81 each. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $279 payable in quarterly installments of $69.75.

Philharmonia
John Fetter, Director
Casey Springstead, Assistant Director
grades 6–11, NYSSMA Level 5–6
Saturdays, 9:00–11:00 am
A full orchestra (strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion) which provides students the opportunity to learn intermediate to advanced repertoire while refining their orchestral technique. Call for audition application. Rehearsals take place at the nearby Downtown United Presbyterian Church.

FEE: $8 registration fee; $351* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $87.75 each. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $306 payable in quarterly installments of $76.50.

Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra
Nancy Strelau, Director
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. A touring component was introduced in 2001, and has included a Carnegie Hall debut, along with concert trips to Austria, France, Germany, and the Czech Republic. HYSO performs at Hochstein and at various locations throughout the Greater Rochester community.The HYSO performs at Hochstein and at various locations throughout the Greater Rochester community. Call (585) 454–4596 for more information and to request an audition application.

FEE: $8 registration fee; $378* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $94.50. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $324, payable in quarterly installments of $81.

Virtuosi Scholarship Chamber Orchestra
Nancy Strelau, Director
By invitation
Six Fridays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, November 7, 14
Fridays, 6:00-7:30 pm
A unique chamber orchestra comprised of string musicians selected from the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra. Invitations are based on musicianship, and those participating receive full scholarships.

WIND SYMPHONIES & BANDS

Junior Wind Symphony
Casey Springstead, Music Director
Kirsta Rodean, Assistant Conductor
grades 7-8, NYSSMA Level 3+
6 weeks only, September 13-October 18
Saturdays, 12:00-2:00 pm
An opportunity for motivated junior high students to broaden their wind band experience. The program includes an intensive 6-week rehearsal schedule. Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students entering grades 7 and 8 in September of 2008. Application deadline was June 2, 2008, but all positions may not have been filled; call (585) 454-4596 for more information and to request an application.

FEE: $65*, refundable if student is not placed.

Youth Wind Symphony
Music Director TBA
grades 9-12, NYSSMA Level 5-6
6 weeks only, January 10-February 9
Saturdays, 12:00-2:00 pm
Participation in this senior high school wind ensemble allows students to broaden their wind band experience. Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 9-12. Please call (585) 454-4596 to request an application. Applications are due by Saturday, October 18, 2008.

FEE: $65*, refundable if student is not placed.

Finger Lakes Concert Band
Brian Story, Music Director
grades 10–adult, NYSSMA Level 6
Thursdays, 7:30–9:30 pm at the 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.

Small Ensembles

Unless otherwise noted, auditions are required for ensemble placements. Call (585)454-4596 for requirements and scheduling information.

Chamber Music Brochure

Chamber Music Application

Chamber Music Connection
For students in grades 6–12 who play at NYSSMA Level 3–6 or the equivalent.
Weekly one–hour sessions will be scheduled at times mutually agreeable between ensemble members and coach.

Chamber Music Connection offers challenging opportunities to play a unique and crucial role in a small group setting and helps develop musicianship as well as personal skills such as cooperation, leadership, poise, focus, and self-awareness. Trios, quartets and quintets are formed of players with compatible ages and abilities, as permitted from the pool of applicants. Open to piano, strings, woodwinds and brass. Opportunities and benefits of the program include: a minimum of 30 coachings during the 36-week school year with members of the Hochstein Faculty, Antara Winds (guest artist woodwind quintet), master classes with guest artists; performance opportunities at Hochstein and throughout the Greater Rochester area.

FEE: $8 registration fee, $396* yearly tuition payable in quarterly installments of $99 each. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $324 payable in quarterly installments of $81.

Honors Ensembles: Based on individual placement auditions, a limited number of merit scholarships may be awarded to students who are in grades 9-12, who play at NYSSMA Level 6 or the equivalent, and who are studying with a private teacher. Honors Ensembles are expected to give several performances at Hochstein and in the community throughout the year. Upon confirmation, each group will receive specific registration information and curriculum requirements. Participants pay only an $80 Honors Ensemble fee.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES

Jazz Combos
Richard DeLaney, Coordinator and Coach
grades 7–12, NYSSMA Level 5–6
Fridays, 6:00–7:00 or 7:00–8:00, Saturdays, 12:30–1:30 pm
Jazz combos formed with students of compatible ages and abilities. Open to strings, piano, woodwinds, guitar, electric bass and percussion. Reading skills and the ability to sight-read are necessary. A placement audition is required and will consist of sight-reading, selected scales in 2-4 octaves from all major and minor keys, and a performance of a prepared selection. Rehearsal times to be scheduled.

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.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES

Hochstein Percussion Ensemble
Jim Tiller, Director
grades 9–12, NYSSMA Level 5–6
Wednesdays, January 7 –March 25, 7:00–9:00 pm
A unique opportunity to grow musically and make friends while learning in a chamber music setting. Ensembles of various sizes will explore a variety of advanced repertoire for percussion intruments including snare drum, keyboard, timpani and drum set, among others. Rehearsals will include advanced instruction in all major areas of percussion performance, master class opportunities, instrument demonstration, and special topic discussions. Concluding concert on March 25, 2009.

FEE: $8 registration fee. $200* tuition.

STRING ENSEMBLES

Vivace Violins
Katie Worley, Director
for Suzuki students (Hochstein and non-Hochstein) ages 10+, Suzuki Book 6+
Saturdays, 11:30–12:30 pm
Two Session: 6 weeks each, October 18–November 22 & May 2–June 6
Join this unique Suzuki performance group in its third exciting year! Work on advanced literature and hone your violin ensemble skills while preparing for special performance opportunities. Admission by audition (former participants do not need to re–audition). Please call (585) 454–4596 to schedule an audition time with Katie Worley. Prospective members should prepare the Fiocco Allegro from memory and a 3-octave, G major scale.

FEE: $8 registration fee; $66* tuition. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $54.

WOODWINDS AND BRASS ENSEMBLES

Brass Ensembles
grades 8–12, NYSSMA Level 5–6
One hour weekly sessions, time to be arranged among individual ensembles
Formed of advanced students of trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone and tuba, this ensemble will explore a variety of repertoire for brass ensemble, spanning all musical periods and styles. Preliminary auditions were held in June 2008; additional auditions may be scheduled by special arrangement throughout the year.

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.

Clarinet Choir
Marcy Bacon, Director
grade 8+, NYSSMA Level 5–6 or the equivalent
Saturdays, 3:00–4:00 pm
An excellent opportunity for clarinet students to improve both individual and sectional clarinet techniques through a wide range of repertoire.

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.

NEW! Junior Flute Ensemble
Cristina Ballatori, Director
grades 6–7, NYSSMA Level 3–5 or the equivalent
Mondays, 7:00–8:00 pm
A wonderful ensemble designed to inspire the budding young flutist. Come explore the fun flute ensemble repertoire and enhance your performance skills, will learning to make music with new friends.

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.

Flute Ensemble
Kathryn Scarbrough, Director
grades 8+, NYSSMA Level 5–6 or the equivalent
Thursdays, 7:00–8:00 pm
The perfect chamber music opportunity for the serious flute enthusiast! A wonderful introduction to play and perform the unique repertoire of the flute ensemble with fellow flutists. Geared for the NYSSMA Level 5–6 flutist, the class will emphasize, challenge and enhance flutists' sight–reading, solo performance, rhythmic and intonation skills. Repertoire is selected from a wide variety of musical styles. Appropriate students will be recommended to audition for the Scholarship Flute Choir.

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.

Scholarship Flute Choir
Glennda Dove Pellito , Director
grades 9-12, NYSSMA Level 6
Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 pm
Open by audition only to students who perform at NYSSMA Level 6. For more information and to request an application, call (585) 454-4596.

FEE: Participants pay only an $80 Honors Ensemble fee.

Trombone Choir
grades 7+, NYSSMA Level 4–6
Tuesdays, 7:30–8:30 pm
From “bebop to Bach,” this unique ensemble offers an excellent opportunity to explore a wide variety of music, enhance performance skills, and focus on refining listening and slide technique.

FEE: $8 registration fee; $396* tuition payable in quarterly installments of $99. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $324 payable in quarterly installments of $81.

VOCAL ENSEMBLES

A choral experience with performance opportunities, leads toward a lifelong enjoyment of singing. Choir members learn vocal, ensemble, and performance skills and participate in ear–training and rhythm activities. Choirs have performed on numerous occasions at Hochstein and at community events. No audition is required for any of Hochstein's vocal ensembles.

Youth Singers
Maryellen Giese, Director
grades 3–12
Saturdays, 9:30–11:00 am
This energetic ensemble sings in unison, two and three parts. Students have fun learning vocal and rehearsal techniques by singing traditional choral repertoire, folk songs, multi-cultural literature and spirited novelty pieces. Youth Singers learn correct vocal production including proper vowel placement and breathing, enunciation of consonants and correct posture, as well as listening and ensemble skills. Singers will also improve their music reading skills using Solfège and Kodaly Hand signals as part of the curriculum. Students must be prepared to attend regularly scheduled rehearsals and performances at Hochstein and throughout the community. Students in Grades 7–12 are welcome to be a part of our more advanced Hochstein Singers, which continues from 11:30 am–12:30 pm.

FEE: $8 registration fee. $360* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $90. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $270 payable in quarterly installments of $67.50.

Hochstein Singers
Maryellen Giese, Director
grades 7–12
Saturdays, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
This ensemble is an extension of the Hochstein Youth Singers for our older students. Students with unchanged voices participate in the Youth Singers Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:00 am, take a snack break together for 30 minutes, and then rehearse with the Hochstein Singers from 11:30 am–12:30 pm. Males with changed voices join us from 11:00–12:30pm. Hochstein Singers combine classical training with the joyful experience of music making. Participants learn the rewards of achievement while building self esteem and mutual respect. Repertoire includes choral literature of the world as well as that of our diverse American communities.

FEE: No registration fee for Hochstein Youth Singers members. $126* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $31.50. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $90 payable in quarterly installments of $22.50.

*TUITION ASSISTANCE Students requiring tuition assistance in order to enroll in any program at Hochstein may do so through the Dean’s Office. For children enrolled in individual lessons, reduced fees may apply if household income is less than $40,000. For children enrolling in classes only and for adults enrolling in indiviual lessons, reduced fees may apply if household income is less than $25,000. Verification of household income and completion of a tuition assistance application is due prior to registration.