A Brooklyn-based string collective

New music, old music—always new collaborations.

Founded in 2021 as a quartet, ALTA has expanded into a flexible ensemble with core members Ken Hashimoto, Gabryel Smith, and Emily Bookwalter, and a growing circle of collaborators.

Musicians
Shawn Barnett • Emily Bookwalter • Ken Hashimoto • Rachel Hauser (emeritus) • Marandi Hostetter • Quyen Le • Gabryel Smith

Upcoming

  • Alta Presents: String Quartets. Shostakovich 10, Beethoven 59.1

    3.28.26

    7:00PM
    KENTLER INTL DRAWING SPACE

    Free. Suggested Donation $20

    Marandi Hostetter, violin; Gabryel Smith, violin; Shawn Barnett, viola; Ken Hashimoto, cello

  • ALTA presents String Quartets, featuring Shostakovich 10 and Beethoven 59.1

    3.29.26

    4:00PM
    SOUTH OXFORD SPACE

    Free. Suggested Donation $20

    Marandi Hostetter, violin; Gabryel Smith, violin; Shawn Barnett, viola; Ken Hashimoto, cello

  • Alta presents: String Quintets. Brahms 2, Mendelssohn 1

    4.25.26

    7:00PM
    SOUTH OXFORD SPACE

    Free. Suggested Donation $20

    Quyen Le, violin; Gabryel Smith, violin; Emily Bookwalter, viola; Marandi Hostetter, viola; Ken Hashimoto, cello

  • ALTA presents String Quintets: Brahms 2 and Mendelssohn 1

    4.26.26

    4:00PM
    SOUTH OXFORD SPACE

    Free. Suggested Donation $20

    Quyen Le, violin; Gabryel Smith, violin; Emily Bookwalter, viola; Marandi Hostetter, viola; Ken Hashimoto, cello