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April 2020
Spring Benefit
We are thrilled to bring the HBMS community together online to celebrate this historic milestone, the School’s impact on generations of students, and our exciting vision for the future. Hosted by Executive Director Ken Cole and Board Chair Janet Korins, the event will feature performances by HB faculty and students, the premiere of a beautiful new video about the School, and a sneak peek at exciting plans for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. We hope to “see” you there! View the…
Find out more »May 2020
Master Class: Compose Yourself! Project
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON LINE - RSVP to hb@hbms.org. The HB Compose Yourself! Project is Hoff-Barthelson’s annual composition Master Class for young composers, directed by Derek Cooper and produced in collaboration with Copland House. View flyer here. 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. We are pleased to announce this year’s guests, Emily Koh and Jonathan Russ.
Find out more »Auditions: Festival Orchestra
Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” James Jordan, former Director of Music, NYS Council on the Arts View audition information here To schedule an audition, sign-up online here, or contact Mark Kushnir, Orchestra Manager at festivalorchestra@hbms.org. 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 Jun Nakabayashi, the Festival Orchestra performs three…
Find out more »Auditions: Festival Orchestra
Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” James Jordan, former Director of Music, NYS Council on the Arts View audition information here To schedule an audition, sign-up online here, or contact Mark Kushnir, Orchestra Manager at festivalorchestra@hbms.org. 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 Jun Nakabayashi, the Festival Orchestra performs three…
Find out more »Auditions: Festival Orchestra
Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” James Jordan, former Director of Music, NYS Council on the Arts View audition information here To schedule an audition, sign-up online here, or contact Mark Kushnir, Orchestra Manager at festivalorchestra@hbms.org. 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 Jun Nakabayashi, the Festival Orchestra performs three…
Find out more »June 2020
Chamber Music Q & A
Join Chamber Music Program Co-Directors Donna Elaine and Naomi Graf, Dean Christopher Kenniff and Associate Dean Kathy Jones for an online conversation about Hoff-Barthelson’s Chamber Music Program. Learn about registration, our placement process, performance opportunities, our exciting plan for launching the new chamber music year, and more! Q & A session is an integral part of this session—please bring your questions! RSVP to hb@hbms.org to receive the Zoom link to join the meeting. View flyer here.
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July 2020
Summer Arts Program Online Begins
Summer Arts Program Online Begins Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Summer Arts Program Online provides a stimulating, challenging, and fun-filled opportunity for students in grades 1-12. Our online, 3-day per week program is highly customizable, offering students the opportunity to grow in their enjoyment and practice of music while minimizing screen time. Learn more here.
Find out more »Early Childhood Online Summer Session 1 Begins
Hoff-Barthelson Music School is excited to announce a new online Summer Early Childhood Music and First Instrument program for children and families this summer! Three 2-week long sessions are being offered beginning July 6, July 20 and August 3. Registration is now open! Classes offered: Seasons of Song (Ages 2-3); Getting to Know You: Exploring the Instruments (Ages 4-6); Beginning Musicianship: Listening and Learning in Action (Ages 5- Kindergarten); Piano Together – Group Piano Classes (Ages 4-5); Suzuki Pre-Twinkler Violin…
Find out more »Early Childhood Online Summer Session 2 Begins
Hoff-Barthelson Music School is excited to announce a new online Summer Early Childhood Music and First Instrument program for children and families this summer! Three 2-week long sessions are being offered beginning July 6, July 20 and August 3. Registration is now open! Classes offered: Seasons of Song (Ages 2-3); Getting to Know You: Exploring the Instruments (Ages 4-6); Beginning Musicianship: Listening and Learning in Action (Ages 5- Kindergarten); Piano Together – Group Piano Classes (Ages 4-5); Suzuki Pre-Twinkler Violin…
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