Program areas at The Hochstein School
Music and Dance: 2,112 students aged infants to senior citizens were served in 36-week school year and 6-week summer sessions, taking weekly individual lessons, musicianship and dance classes, vocal and instrumental ensembles (chamber music, choirs, bands, jazz and rock combos, orchestras), to develop skills and knowledge in music and dance. Instruction took place either in person or virtually, as needed.
ROCmusic: From 2022-2023, the ROCmusic program, a collaborative of The Hochstein School, Eastman School, Eastman Community Music School, City of Rochester, Rochester City School District, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Gateways Music Festival, served 140 City of Rochester student residents in grades 1-12. ROCmusic provided free after school music instruction at four different recreation centers in Rochester, 20 opportunities for students to perform in the community, and access to numerous arts and cultural events in the area. Classes include instruction on string, brass, and rhythm section instruments. Hochstein serves as the fiscal agent for the ROCmusic collaborative.
Expressive Arts (1,363 total served): 98 clients were served throughout 36-week school year and 6-week summer sessions onsite and 1,265 clients in 45 program weeks at community sites; students from preschool to senior citizen ages participated in weekly individual music, dance, and/or art therapy sessions and/or group sessions, to develop cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills contributing to their independence and quality of life. Clients were served either in person or virtually, as needed.