Charles Hogue Lecturer, Violin and Viola Biography Charles Hogue serves as Principal Violist with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and is the founder and Musical Director of the Hogue Sinfonietta, a chamber orchestra based at UAH. The Hogue Sinfonietta performs several varied concerts each year, many with guest artists. Mr. Hogue is a highly sought-after violist in this region and maintains a large private studio in addition to his students at the university. Education Mannes College The New School for Music, New York Classes Taught MUA 151 - Studio Instruction - Strings (Violin) MUA 251 - Studio Instruction - Strings (Violin) MUA 451 - Studio Instruction - Strings (Violin) MUX 396 - Chamber Ensembles - Sinfonietta