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American Chamber Ensemble at Hofstra University

Dates: 3/1/2026

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The American Chamber Ensemble performs at Hofstra University on March 1, honoring founding clarinetist Naomi Drucker and longtime violist Lois Martin. The concert features works by composers such as Mendelssohn, Hurlstone, and Beach, along with a celebration of Martin through Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 6. The program highlights the legacy of Drucker with a performance of David Holsinger's On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss, performed by an ensemble of distinguished musicians, including pianist Marilyn Lehman and clarinetist Mindy Dragovich. Directed by Lehman, this event marks a special tribute as ACE celebrates its 60th anniversary season.

Cast and Creative Team for American Chamber Ensemble at Hofstra University

Cast

Marilyn Lehman
Director
Eriko Sato
Violinist
Deborah Wong
Violinist
Todd Low
Violist
Chris Finckel
Cellist
Tammy Hensrud
Soprano
Lisa Alexander
Bassoonist
Mindy Dragovich
Assistant Director

Creative Team

Blanche Abram
founder
Lois Martin
esteemed violist
Naomi Drucker
co-founder
Mindy Dragovich
Assistant ACE Director
Marilyn Lehman
ACE Director

News About American Chamber Ensemble at Hofstra University

American Chamber Ensemble Reveals 2026-2027 Season at Hofstra
American Chamber Ensemble Reveals 2026-2027 Season at Hofstra
August 10, 2026 American Chamber Ensemble will present two Hofstra University concerts featuring works by Bernstein, Amy Beach, Florence Price and others, plus a program exploring composers with synesthesia.
American Chamber Ensemble to Honor Founders at Hofstra University Concert
American Chamber Ensemble to Honor Founders at Hofstra University Concert
February 06, 2026 The American Chamber Ensemble will present a special concert at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater. The event will feature works by Mendelssohn, Hurlstone, and others, marking ACE's 60th anniversary.
The Music Department of Hofstra University to Present the American Chamber Ensemble
The Music Department of Hofstra University to Present the American Chamber Ensemble
September 22, 2025 The Music Department of Hofstra University will present the American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating their 60th Anniversary with performances of music for various combinations of voice, piano, clarinet and strings. Learn more!
American Chamber Ensemble to Present MULTICULTURAL LANDSCAPE in March
American Chamber Ensemble to Present MULTICULTURAL LANDSCAPE in March
March 04, 2025 The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 59th Anniversary, will perform Multicultural Landscape, a concert in march. Learn more!
American Chamber Ensemble to Present LINEAGE AND LEGACY Concert at Hofstra University
American Chamber Ensemble to Present LINEAGE AND LEGACY Concert at Hofstra University
October 25, 2024 The American Chamber Ensemble will perform 'Lineage and Legacy' at Hofstra University featuring works by composers like Nancy Bloomer Deussen and Clara Schumann, with special guest Tammy Hensrud. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The American Chamber Ensemble to Host Gala Annual Music Party and Fundraiser
The American Chamber Ensemble to Host Gala Annual Music Party and Fundraiser
August 19, 2024 The American Chamber Ensemble will celebrate its 59th Anniversary with a Gala Annual Music Party and Fundraiser. Learn how to attend.
American Chamber Ensemble to Present MUSICAL PAIRINGS at Hofstra University
American Chamber Ensemble to Present MUSICAL PAIRINGS at Hofstra University
March 15, 2024 Celebrate the 58th Anniversary of the American Chamber Ensemble with MUSICAL PAIRINGS at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater. See when you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.
American Chamber Ensemble to Present BACK TO RACH at Hofstra University's Fortunoff Theater
American Chamber Ensemble to Present BACK TO RACH at Hofstra University's Fortunoff Theater
October 17, 2023 Celebrate the 58th Anniversary of the American Chamber Ensemble with a performance of Bach and Rachmaninoff at Hofstra University's Fortunoff Theater in Hempstead, NY. Experience an afternoon of classical music with the acclaimed ensemble and enjoy compositions by Bach, Rachmaninoff, and more. Tickets are available at the door.
American Chamber Ensemble to Present Gala Annual Music Party And Fundraiser in October
American Chamber Ensemble to Present Gala Annual Music Party And Fundraiser in October
September 12, 2023 The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 58th Anniversary, will present its Gala Annual Music Party and Fundraiser on Sunday, October 1 at 3:00 PM at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead, NY.
American Chamber Ensemble Presents EXPLORING THE HUMAN SPIRIT – PART 2 At Hofstra University's Fortunoff Theater
American Chamber Ensemble Presents EXPLORING THE HUMAN SPIRIT – PART 2 At Hofstra University's Fortunoff Theater
February 23, 2023 The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 57th Anniversary, will perform Exploring the Human Spirit - Part 2 on Sunday, March 12 @ 3 PM at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead, NY, presented by the University Music Department.
American Chamber Ensemble to Present EXPLORING THE HUMAN SPIRIT - PART 1 at Hofstra University
American Chamber Ensemble to Present EXPLORING THE HUMAN SPIRIT - PART 1 at Hofstra University
October 18, 2022 The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 57th Anniversary, will perform Exploring the Human Spirit - Part 1 on Sunday, October 30 @ 3 PM at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center.
American Chamber Ensemble to Present Gala Annual Music Party And Fundraiser in September
American Chamber Ensemble to Present Gala Annual Music Party And Fundraiser in September
August 24, 2022 American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 57th Anniversary, will present its Gala Annual Music Party and Fundraiser on Sunday, September 18 at 3:00 PM at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center.
American Chamber Ensemble to Present DIVERSITY THROUGH MUSIC - PART 2
American Chamber Ensemble to Present DIVERSITY THROUGH MUSIC - PART 2
February 17, 2022 The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 56th Anniversary, will present Diversity Through Music - Part 2, a live concert on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 PM at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead, NY.
American Chamber Ensemble to Present DIVERSITY THROUGH MUSIC - PART 1
American Chamber Ensemble to Present DIVERSITY THROUGH MUSIC - PART 1
October 15, 2021 The American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 56th Anniversary, will present Diversity Through Music - Part 1, a live concert on Sunday, November 7 at 3:00 PM at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead, NY.
American Chamber Ensemble Gala Annual Music Party And Fundraiser Announced
American Chamber Ensemble Gala Annual Music Party And Fundraiser Announced
August 27, 2021 The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 56th Anniversary, will present its Gala Annual Music Party and Fundraiser on Sunday, September 12 at 3:00 PM at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead, NY.

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