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September 2024
Placement Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites students in grades 6-12 to audition for our prestigious Youth Orchestra Program! Auditions for the Chamber Orchestra and Festival Orchestra will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 7:00 – 10:00 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…
Find out more »First Instruments and Private Lessons Open House
RSVP here (RSVP required.) Space is limited- early registration is encouraged! Discover the world of music with us! Families and students of all ages are welcome to attend our Open House event. From 1:00 to 2:15 pm, students in grades PreK-5 can explore our First Instruments program. These classes are designed to prepare children for private lessons in piano, strings, guitar, winds, brass, and percussion. Meet our instructors, participate in sample activities, and get answers to your questions. Following that, from…
Find out more »Junior Flute Club Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Come join our Junior Flute Ensemble for students in grades 1-7 at their first meetings! Bring your flute and play along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about the ensembles. The day and time correspond to the weekly meeting schedule for the ensemble.
Find out more »Flute Club and Adult Flute Choir Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Come join our flute ensembles for their first meetings! Bring your flute and play along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about these ensembles. Each listed day and time corresponds to the weekly meeting schedule for each ensemble. Flute Club Drop-in, Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11:45 am–1:00 pm (for students in grades 8-12) Adult Flute Choir Drop-in, Saturday, September 14, 2024, 1:00–2:00 pm
Find out more »Early Childhood Program Open House
RSVP here. Families with children aged 9 months to 5 years are invited to discover our exceptional program for young children. Join us to learn about our engaging music and movement curriculum and participate in sample activities you and your child can enjoy together. 10:15-10:45 am: Q & A session with HBMS Dean Christopher Kenniff and Associate Dean April Johnson 10:45-11:15 am: Experience a sample class led by Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certified Instructor, Laura Barnet Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the…
Find out more »Viola Ensemble Program Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your viola and play along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about the ensembles. The days and times correspond to the weekly meeting schedule for the ensemble. Viola Club Level 2 (grades 8-12) Intermediate and Advance Saturday, September 21, 2024, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Find out more »Chamber Orchestra Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your instrument and play along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about the Orchestra. The day and time correspond to the weekly meeting schedule for the Orchestra. For students in grades 6-10.
Find out more »Festival Orchestra Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your instrument and play along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about the Orchestra. The day and time correspond to the weekly meeting schedule for the Orchestra. For students in grades 9-12.
Find out more »Choral Program Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Sing along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about our Choral Program. The day and time correspond to the weekly meeting schedules for the ensembles. Beginner Voices (grades 2-4) Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 5:00 – 6:00 pm Junior Voices (grades 5-8) Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 4:15 – 5:15 pm
Find out more »Young People’s Symphonette Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Bring your instrument and play along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about the Orchestra. The day and time correspond to the weekly meeting schedule for the Orchestra. For students in grades 2-6.
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