Music&Dance Programs

INDEX FOR 2008-09 PROGRAM OFFERINGS

FOR CHILDREN		FOR TEENS & TWEENS		FOR ADULTS
	Individual Instruction		Individual Instruction	Individual Instruction
	Music FUNdamentals & Music for Homeschoolers		Music for Homeschoolers	Ensembles
	Early Start Guitar		Orchestras & Ensembles	Jazz Studies
	Suzuki Programs		Jazz Studies	Music Theory & History
	Instrumental & Vocal Ensembles		Music Theory & History	Composition
	Dance		Composition & Conducting	Workshops & Special Classes
			Workshops	Dance
			Dance
MUSIC THERAPY
Registration Information, Registration Form, Refunds, & Withdrawals

Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles for Children

Orchestral Program

Concertino Strings
Elizabeth Fino–Radin, Director
suggested grades 1–5, NYSSMA Level 2–3, or students completing Suzuki Book II who can demonstrate sight–reading proficiency
Saturdays, 10:00–11:00 am
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. Come and explore team music-making as we study orchestral performance and bowing skills. Students will also work on learning to play as a section and following the conductor. Call for audition application. Rehearsals take place at the nearby Downtown United Presbyterian Church.

FEE: $8 registration fee; $306* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $76.50 each. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $252 payable in quarterly installments of $63.

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 $81.00 each. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $279 payable in quarterly installments of $69.75.

Choral Program

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.

Hochstein Little Singers
Alice Pratt, Director
ages 4– grade 2
Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am
This beginning pre–choral experience is the perfect activity for the budding little vocalist in the family! Hochstein Little Singers will use the voice as a tool for developing basic musicianship and introducing musical concepts, as well as to introduce the joy of singing in an age–appropriate, healthy way.

FEE: $8 registration fee. $324* yearly tuition, payable in quarterly installments of $81. For students enrolled in indiviudal instruction at Hochstein, yearly tuition is $216 payable in quarterly installments of $54.

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.

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.

*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 individual 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.