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December 2024
Winter Recess
Winter Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »January 2025
College Advisory
High school students are invited to embark on their college exploration journey at our College Advisory event, led by HBMS Dean Christopher Kenniff. Gain valuable insights from guest speaker Barbra Weidlein, an authority on university, conservatory, and liberal arts music programs. The event also includes panels featuring college admissions officers and HB alumni who will discuss their experiences with preparing for college, the application and audition process, and studying music at the university level. We encourage active participation and interaction…
Find out more »Alumni Recital and Reunion
This special event provides a chance for alumni to reconnect, make music, and reflect on the shared experiences that were a part of their time at HBMS. It is sure to be an afternoon full of joy and nostalgia! We welcome you to showcase pieces up to 8 minutes long. Whether you're stepping back into the spotlight or simply savoring the experience, let’s celebrate our shared musical journey and create new memories together! Let us know by Wednesday, December 18,…
Find out more »Open House
We warmly invite you to join us for an exciting and interactive Open House! This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students to explore our vibrant musical community and discover all we have to offer. Space is limited- early registration is encouraged! RSVP here (RSVP required.) First Instrument & Junior Flute Club Sample Classes (1:00-2:15 pm) Children (PreK-5) and their families are invited to explore our First Instrument Classes. Meet the instructors, try sample activities, and learn about piano, cello,…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin King Luther, Jr. Day - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »February 2025
HB Artist Series
The HB Artist Series features the exceptional talents of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Held in Scarsdale, these concerts offer riveting music-making in an intimate setting at affordable prices, showcasing Hoff-Barthelson’s commitment to excellence in music education and performance in Westchester County. Purchase tickets here. General admission is $20; HBMS Students are admitted free of charge. Program and performers are subject to change without notice. Snow date: Thursday, February 13, 2025. PROGRAM For the Birds Sonata - Bohuslav Martinů Allegro poco moderato…
Find out more »Flute Master Class with Chelsea Knox
Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge, but reservations are required. RSVP here. Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox, flute; and members of the New York Philharmonic. Master classes provide a…
Find out more »HB Artist Series (Snow date)
Snow date for the Friday, February 7, 2025, HB Artist Series -- if needed.
Find out more »Compose Yourself! Project Submission Deadline
The annual Compose Yourself! Project Workshop is a unique and special opportunity for students to share their compositions with visiting professional composers/teaching artists and receive feedback. Submissions are due by February 15, 2025. Download the submission form here. The Compose Yourself! Project Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1:00-5:00 pm.
Find out more »February Recess
February Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »March 2025
HB Artist Series
The HB Artist Series features the exceptional talents of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Held in Scarsdale, these concerts offer riveting music-making in an intimate setting at affordable prices, showcasing Hoff-Barthelson’s commitment to excellence in music education and performance in Westchester County. Purchase tickets here. General admission is $20; HBMS Students are admitted free of charge. Program and performers are subject to change without notice. PROGRAM New Work - Paul Kerekes Peter Seidenberg, cello Paul Kerekes, piano La Valse - Maurice Ravel…
Find out more »Cello Master Class with Paul Watkins
Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge, but reservations are required. RSVP here. Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox, flute; and members of the New York Philharmonic. Master classes provide a…
Find out more »Composition Master Class: Compose Yourself! Project
The HB Compose Yourself! Project is Hoff-Barthelson’s annual composition Master Class for young composers, directed by HBMS faculty member Derek Cooper and produced in collaboration with Copland House. The HB Compose Yourself! Project provides a rare opportunity for students to receive feedback from renowned, award-winning composers on works that they have written. This year’s guest composers are Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne. Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge, but reservations are required. RSVP here.…
Find out more »Baroque and Beyond Festival Student and Faculty Recital
Student and Faculty recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.
Find out more »Baroque and Beyond Festival Student and Faculty Recital
Student and Faculty recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.
Find out more »Baroque and Beyond Festival Student and Faculty Recital
Student and Faculty recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.
Find out more »Baroque and Beyond Festival Student and Faculty Recital
Student and Faculty recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.
Find out more »Baroque and Beyond Festival Student Recital
Student recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.
Find out more »Baroque and Beyond Festival Student Recital
Student recital celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation.
Find out more »Baraoque and Beyond Festival Large Ensembles Concert
Large ensembles concert celebrating celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. Scheduled to perform: Beginner Voices — Yuki Charlesworth, Director Junior Voices — Kathryn Jones, Director Suzuki Strings — Barbara Berg, Director Handbells — Donna Elaine, Director The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Foundation. Performers and program…
Find out more »Baroque and Beyond Large Ensembles Concert
Large ensembles concert celebrating celebrating music composed from 1600-1750; featuring music of great Germanic composers Bach, Telemann, and Handel, as well as masters from other lands. Scheduled to perform: Junior Flutes — Joseph Piscitelli, Director Flute Club — Donna Elaine, Director Adult Flute Choir — Joseph Piscitelli, Director Young People's Symphonette — Robert Schwartz, Director Chamber Orchestra — Robert Schwartz, Director Festival Orchesta — Leandro Gazineo, Director The Baroque and Beyond Festival is made possible, in part, with a grant from…
Find out more »Family Concert
Each year Hoff-Barthelson provides a delightful opportunity for family members – students, siblings, parents, grandparents, cousins – to perform together at our Family Concert. This event stands out as one of our most beloved community gatherings at the School, offering an evening filled with joyful music-making in a relaxed atmosphere. For those unable to attend in person, the concert will be live-streamed on YouTube, allowing relatives from distant locations to share in the experience. Please talk to your teacher or…
Find out more »April 2025
Violin Master Class with Almita Vamos
Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge, but reservations are required. RSVP here. Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox, flute; and members of the New York Philharmonic. Master classes provide a…
Find out more »HB Artist Series
The HB Artist Series features the exceptional talents of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Held in Scarsdale, these concerts offer riveting music-making in an intimate setting at affordable prices, showcasing Hoff-Barthelson’s commitment to excellence in music education and performance in Westchester County. Purchase tickets here. General admission is $20; HBMS Students are admitted free of charge. Program and performers are subject to change without notice. PROGRAM Clarinet Quintet - Arthur Bliss Daniel Spitzer, clarinet Laura Giannini, violin April Johnson, violin Robert Meyer,…
Find out more »Spring Recess
Spring Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »May 2025
Memorial Day Recess
Memorial Day Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »June 2025
Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at…
Find out more »Juneteenth
Juneteenth - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
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