Program areas at The Hochstein School
Music and Dance: 2,057 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: 15 students in grades 1-12, all residents of the City of Rochester, were served by the ROCmusic afterschool 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. Due to the pandemic, instruction in strings and brass instruments as well as musicianship and ensembles was primarily provided virtually throughout the school year and during a short summer program. Hochstein serves as the fiscal agent for the ROCmusic collaborative.
Expressive Arts: 1,024 clients were served throughout 36-week school year and 6-week summer sessions onsite and 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.