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March 2023
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 is one of our most popular community events at the School, a fun-filled evening of relaxed music-making. The concert will also be broadcast on Zoom so other relatives can enjoy it from faraway places. Please talk to your teacher or your child's teacher about reserving a space on the Family Concert program. If you have…
Find out more »Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency
The Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency gives HBMS student ensembles the opportunity to perform for musicians of the New York Philharmonic who share their comprehensive knowledge of ensemble playing with these young musicians, guiding them to a higher understanding of technique, musicianship and musical style. This year's coaches are: Anna Rabinova, violin Ru Pei Yeh, cello Mindy Kaufman, flute The Master Classes are followed by a chamber music concert by musicians from the New York Philharmonic at 4:00 pm. Learn…
Find out more »Chamber Music Concert by Musicians from the NY Philharmonic
Join us for an exciting afternoon of chamber music performed by musicians from the New York Philharmonic as part of the School's Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency. The program includes Schumann’s String Quartet Op. 41, No. 2 in F, the Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia for violin and bass; and Brahms’ Piano Trio Op. 87, No. 2 in C. This annual event provides a thrilling opportunity to hear world-class artists perform up close in the intimate setting of our 90-seat auditorium. A post-concert…
Find out more »April 2023
Spring Recess
Spring Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »HB Artist Series: The Faculty in Performance
The 2022-2023 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series concludes with violinist April Johnson, cellist Peter Seidenburg and pianist Tomoko Uchino performing Clara Schumann's Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17 and jazz pianist Jamie Reynolds and saxophonist Ed Palermo and guests performing jazz standards, improvisations and originals. Program and performers subject to change without notice. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge. Purchase tickets here. View flyer here.
Find out more »Piano Master Class with Ruth Slenczynska
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. Master classes are an enlightening experience for students and audiences alike. After months of careful preparation, students perform for, and then receive feedback and guidance from a master teacher who challenges the student to think in new and critical ways about the piece they’ve prepared. The results are…
Find out more »Spring Benefit
2023 Spring Benefit Honoring Associate Dean Kathryn Jones and HB Trustee Janet Korins Featuring world-renowned cellist Hai-Ye Ni, accompanied by Tomoko Uchino With special appearances by HBMS faculty and students 5:00 pm • VIP Reception 6:30 pm • Concert and Celebration of Honorees 8:00 pm • Dessert Reception Funds raised will ensure that Hoff-Barthelson can continue to provide comprehensive music education of the highest caliber, offer generous financial aid, and deliver dynamic programs for our community. Purchase tickets here.
Find out more »Festival Orchestra Open House
Join Festival Orchestra Music Director Jun Nakabayashi and HBMS Executive Director Ken Cole for a lively online introduction to the School’s Festival Orchestra. The discussion will include information about repertoire, educational goals, performance schedules, how to prepare for auditions and more! The Festival Orchestra is open to all students, whether studying privately here or elsewhere. RSVP here to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »May 2023
Wind Ensemble Year End Concert
Hoff-Barthelson's Wind Ensemble performs its year end concert.
Find out more »ChamberFest
Chamberfest — Recital featuring students enrolled in the HBMS chamber music program.
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