2024–2025
The Difference.
Established in 1920, The Hochstein School serves 3,500 students annually with high quality offerings in music, dance, and Expressive Arts (art, music, and dance therapy).
Hochstein focuses on personal achievement. We welcome individuals of all ages and abilities and believe in the importance of providing access to anyone who wishes to pursue their creative interests.
Discover the power that artistry can have on your life. Discover Hochstein!
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS NOW:
1. Open this mailer to view our offerings for all ages in music, dance, and Expressive Arts.
2. Visit hochstein.org or use the QR codes to search for the lesson, class, or ensemble that interests you.
3. Follow the instructions on how to submit your registration.
4. Check out our tuition assistance application if you need financial support. We encourage you to apply.
5. You will receive a confirmation of your registration.
Photo Credits: Al Mosher and Janice Hanson
2024–2025
MUSIC (all ages)
TITLE AGES
Individual Instruction
Customized to each student .................... see hochstein.org for details
Suzuki Strings ............................................... 3+ w/ parent
Suzuki Flute ................................................... 5+ w/ parent
Suzuki Harp ................................................... 5+ w/ parent
Early Start Guitar .......................................... 5+ w/ parent
Specialty Lessons
Drum Set 9 to adult
Jazz Lessons varies by instrument
Songwriting .................................................. 12 to adult
Indie Study .................................................... 12 to adult
Group Classes
Music for Little Ones 6–21 months
Music for Tiny Tots 22 months–3
Music for Tiny Tots ‘n’ Tots Combined 22 months–4
Music for Tots................................................ 3
Suzuki Strings ............................................... 3+ w/ parent
Musical Stepping Stones........................... 4–5
Suzuki Harp ................................................... 5+ w/ parent
Early Start Guitar .......................................... 5+ w/ parent
Hochstein Ukulele Experience................. 10 to adult
Hochstein Uke Styles .................................. 10 to adult
Irish Traditional Music 101 ........................ 10 to adult
The Creativity Lab 12 to adult
Intro to Highland Bagpipes! adults (18+)
Voice Class for Adults adults (18+)
Basic Music Theory grade 8 to adult
Music History Survey 14 to adult
AP Music Theory grade 10 to adult
ENSEMBLES (all ages)
TITLE AGES
Orchestras
Hochstein Concertino Strings .................................grades 1–5
Hochstein Sinfonia Strings .......................................grades 4–9
Hochstein Philharmonia Orchestra........................grades 6–11
Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra ................grades 7–12
HochStrings Adult Chamber Orchestra adults (18+)
Choral
Hochstein Little Singers grades K–3
Hochstein Youth Singers grades 4–12
Hochstein Singers grades 6–12
Wind
Junior Wind Symphony grades 7–8
Youth Wind Symphony .............................................grades 9–12
Chamber Music Connection (CMC) & Instrument Ensembles
CMC Prelude Program grades 1–5
CMC Duo Program grades 6–12
CMC Signature Chamber Ensembles grades 6–12
CMC Instrument Ensembles grades 6–12
Scholarship Chamber Ensembles grades 9–12
CMC Adult Ensembles adults (18+)
Instrumental Groups
Rock Bands ..................................................................10 to adult
Jazz Combos ...............................................................grade 7 to adult
Offerings at a Glance
DANCE (all ages)
TITLE AGES
Mini-Dancers 3–4
African Family Dance & Drumming...........4 to adult
Pre-Ballet...........................................................5–6
Ballet I ................................................................7–12
Children’s Modern Dance............................7–12
Children’s Jazz Dance ...................................7–12
Children’s Tap ..................................................7–12
Hip Hop NEW! ...............................................7–12
Ballet II ...............................................................8–12
Ballet III ..............................................................12 to adult
Beginning/Intermediate Tap 13 to adult
Intermediate/Advanced Tap 13 to adult
Ballet III/IV 13 to adult
Prep for Pointe 13 to adult
Beginning Modern Dance 13 to adult
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet 13 to adult
Intermediate Ballet 13 to adult
Spanish/Flamenco I & II and III & IV 14 to adult
Moving for Fun NEW! adults (18+)
Latin Social Dance .........................................adults (18+)
EXPRESSIVE ARTS (all ages)
Music, Art, & Dance
Therapeutic arts sessions, adaptive lessons, and Inclusive Music & Movement group classes available. For details, contact jennifer.phillips@hochstein.org. Self-directed students accepted.
ADULTS (18+)
TITLE LEVELS
Individual Instruction see hochstein.org for details
Specialty Lessons
Jazz Lessons varies by instrument Songwriting, Drum Set, Indie Study beginner to advanced
Group Instruction
Intro to Highland Bagpipes! .................... beginner to advanced Voice Class for Adults beginner to advanced Hochstein Ukulele Experience beginner
Hochstein Uke Styles intermediate to advanced Irish Traditional Music 101 beginner to intermediate Basic Music Theory beginner with some note reading ability
AP Music Theory pre-req: Basic Music Theory
Music History Survey pre-req: AP Music Theory or equivalent
The Creativity Lab beginner to advanced
Adult Ensembles
HochStrings Chamber Orchestra .......... intermediate to advanced CMC Ensembles......................................... intermediate to advanced Adult Cello Choir intermediate to advanced Adult Guitar Ensembles beginner to advanced Rock Bands & Jazz Combos intermediate to advanced
Adult Dance
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet ............... beginner to advanced Intermediate Ballet..................................... intermediate to advanced Tap Dance ................................................... beginner to advanced Spanish/Flamenco I & II, III & IV............... beginner to advanced Moving for Fun NEW! .............................. beginner to advanced Latin Social Dance ..................................... beginner to advanced
Hochstein’s 2024-2025 offerings include longtime favorites and exciting new opportunities, all taught by our dedicated and professional faculty.
Find something that will inspire you today!
Registration is year-round and tuition assistance is available. Call 585.454.4596 or visit hochstein.org for more information.
Join our community of learners and experience the Hochstein difference.