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August 2023
Youth Orchestras Open House
Join music directors Jun Nakabayashi (Festival Orchestra), Robert Schwartz (Young People’s Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra), and Executive Director Ken Cole for a lively online introduction to the School’s three-tiered Youth Orchestra Programs for students in grades 2-12. The discussion will include information about repertoire, educational goals, performance schedules, how to prepare for auditions (only the Festival Orchestra requires auditions), Festival Orchestra Merit Scholarships and more! HBMS orchestras are open to all students, whether studying privately at HBMS or elsewhere. RSVP here…
Find out more »November 2023
Youth Orchestra Program Open House
Join music directors Jun Nakabayashi (Festival Orchestra), Robert Schwartz (Young People’s Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra), and Executive Director Ken Cole for a lively online introduction to the School’s three-tiered Youth Orchestra Programs for students in grades 2-12. The discussion will include information about repertoire, educational goals, performance schedules, how to prepare for auditions (only the Festival Orchestra requires auditions), Festival Orchestra Merit Scholarships and more! HBMS orchestras are open to all students, whether studying privately at HBMS or elsewhere. RSVP here…
Find out more »May 2024
Placement Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites you to audition for our prestigious Orchestra Program for students in Grades 2-12. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting your musical journey, there's a place for everyone in our orchestral family! Placement auditions for the Young People's Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra, and Festival Orchestra will take place on the following dates: Sunday, May 5: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 7: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, May 9: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm…
Find out more »Placement Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites you to audition for our prestigious Orchestra Program for students in Grades 2-12. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting your musical journey, there's a place for everyone in our orchestral family! Placement auditions for the Young People's Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra, and Festival Orchestra will take place on the following dates: Sunday, May 5: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 7: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, May 9: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm…
Find out more »Placement Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites you to audition for our prestigious Orchestra Program for students in Grades 2-12. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting your musical journey, there's a place for everyone in our orchestral family! Placement auditions for the Young People's Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra, and Festival Orchestra will take place on the following dates: Sunday, May 5: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 7: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, May 9: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm…
Find out more »Placement Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites you to audition for our prestigious Orchestra Program for students in Grades 2-12. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting your musical journey, there's a place for everyone in our orchestral family! Placement auditions for the Young People's Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra, and Festival Orchestra will take place on the following dates: Sunday, May 5: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 7: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, May 9: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm…
Find out more »July 2024
Placement Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites you to audition for our prestigious Youth Orchestra Program! Auditions for the Chamber Orchestra and Festival Orchestra will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Sign-up here. Audition requirements: Two pieces of your choice that showcase your technical and musical abilities Scales and Rolls Violin and Cello: One 3-octave scale of your choosing Viola, Bass, and Harp: One 2-octave scale of your choosing Winds and Brass: One 1-octave scale of your…
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