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June 2022
Summer Arts Program Begins
The 2022 Summer Arts Program for students entering 1-10 grades begins. Learn more here.
Find out more »July 2022
Chamber Music Open House
Parents and current and prospective students are invited to join Chamber Music Program Director Donna Elaine, Piano Ensembles Coordinator Dr. Tomoko Uchino, Adult Chamber Music Coordinator Rie Matsumoto, Dean Chris Kenniff and Executive Director Ken Cole for a lively introduction to the Chamber Music Program and tips on how to prepare for the audition. RSVP here to receive the Zoom link. View flyer here.
Find out more »August 2022
Youth Orchestras Open House
Join music directors Jun Nakabayashi (Festival Orchestra), Robert Schwartz (Young People’s Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra), Joseph Piscitelli (Wind Ensemble), and Executive Director Ken Cole for a lively online introduction to the School’s four-tiered Youth Orchestra Programs. The discussion will include information about repertoire, educational goals, performance schedules, how to prepare for auditions (only the Festival Orchestra requires auditions), and more! HBMS orchestras are open to all students, whether studying privately here or elsewhere. RSVP here. View flyer here. Auditions for the…
Find out more »September 2022
Festival Orchestra Auditions
Festival Orchestra auditions for strings, oboe, bassoon, horn and trumpet. Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” Audition for the HBMS Festival Orchestra’s 2022-23 Season! Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Festival Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra for high school students at the highest level of technical ability and musical artistry. Under the direction of conductor Jun Nakabayashi, the Festival Orchestra performs three concerts annually; two are with guest artists of international stature. The…
Find out more »Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles Placement Meetings
Placement meetings for K-12 Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles for the 2022-23 school year for new and returning students. View flyer for additional information here. Schedule a Placement Meeting here.
Find out more »Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles Placement Meetings
Placement meetings for K-12 Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles for the 2022-23 school year for new and returning students. View flyer for additional information here. Schedule a Placement Meeting here.
Find out more »November 2022
Youth Orchestras Open House
Join music directors Jun Nakabayashi (Festival Orchestra), Robert Schwartz (Young People’s Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra), Joseph Piscitelli (Wind Ensemble), and Executive Director Ken Cole for a lively online introduction to the School’s four-tiered Youth Orchestra Programs. The discussion will include information about repertoire, educational goals, performance schedules, how to prepare for auditions (only the Festival Orchestra requires auditions), and more! HBMS orchestras are open to all students, whether studying privately here or elsewhere. RSVP here. View flyer here. Auditions for the…
Find out more »December 2022
Festival Orchestra Auditions
Festival Orchestra Auditions for strings, oboe, bassoon, horn and trumpet. Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” Audition for the HBMS Festival Orchestra’s 2022-23 Season! Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Festival Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra for high school students at the highest level of technical ability and musical artistry. Under the direction of conductor Jun Nakabayashi, the Festival Orchestra performs three concerts annually; two are with guest artists of international stature. The…
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