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October 2023
HB Artist Series
The 2023-2024 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series commences with faculty members Donna Elaine, flute; Laura Giannini, violin; Andrew Gonzalez, viola; April Johnson, violin; Andrea Saposnik, mezzo-soprano; Peter Seidenberg, cello; and Tomoko Uchino, piano with guest artist Lauren Ninoshvili, piano. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge Purchase tickets here. View flyer here. Program: Zwei Gesänge Op. 91, Johannes Brahms Andrea Saposnik, mezzo-soprano Andrew Gonzalez, viola Lauren Ninoshvili, piano * Piano Trio in B flat Major No 1, Op. 898,…
Find out more »Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Hoff-Barthelson by joining us at one of our Volunteer Kick-Off Meetings! During the meeting, we will: Introduce Lori Rothman Kaplan, our 2023-24 Volunteer Chair, and Lucy Rosenberg, Office Manager and volunteer supporter extraordinaire; Review the School’s 2023-24 schedule of events and associated volunteer opportunities; Discuss ways in which the volunteer experience at HBMS can be further enriched; and Enjoy the opportunity to meet and catch up with fellow HBMS volunteers over coffee and delectables! We…
Find out more »Scarsdale Halloween Parade
Members of the School's Young People's Symphonette, under the direction of Robert Schwartz, will perform spooky musical selections in Chase Park prior to the start of the Scarsdale Recreation Department's Halloween Costume Parade (weather permitting). Join us for some spirited fun and cheer on our young musicians! View flyer.
Find out more »HB Artist Series
The 2023-2024 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series continues with faculty members Laura Giannini, violin; Andrew Gonzalez, viola; April Johnson, violin; Dominic Meiman, piano; Peter Seidenberg, cello; and Daniel Spitzer, clarinet. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge. Purchase tickets here. View flyer here. Program: Sonata in F Major, K. 332, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Dominic Meiman, piano Clarinet Quintet in F# minor, Op. 10, Samuel Coleridge Taylor Laura Giannini, violin April Johnson, violin Andrew Gonzalez, viola Peter Seidenberg, cello Daniel…
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 »HB Artist Series
The 2023-2024 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series continues with faculty members, Joan Forsyth, piano; Andrew Marino, guitar; and Rolf Sturm, guitar with guest artists William Anderson, guitar; Jessica Marino, piano; Jenna Mammina, vocalist; and Rob Henke, trumpet. General admission: $20; HBMS Students: free of charge. Purchase tickets here. View flyer here. Program: Sonatina No. 2 for Guitar and Piano, Radames Gnattali Two Rondos for Guitar and Piano, Mauro Giuliani Andrew Marino, guitar Jessica, Marino, piano * Sonata for Piano and…
Find out more »Suzuki Program Fall Recitals
Interested families are invited to attend today’s student recitals and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Program in action. 9:30 am - Suzuki Guitar Program Student Recital 11:00 am - Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 12:30 pm - Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 2:00 pm - Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 3:30 pm - Suzuki Piano Program Student Recital
Find out more »December 2023
Holiday Music Festival
A weekend of music and fun for the entire family . . . Enjoy performances by HBMS student ensembles . . . Find that special holiday gift at the HB Boutique, Holiday Treat Shoppe and Silent Auction . . . Join us and celebrate the season while supporting HBMS! Performance Schedule 11:00 am – 12:00 pm — Choral Ensembles 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm — Flute Clubs 1:15 pm – 1:35 pm — Viola Club 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm…
Find out more »Holiday Music Festival
A weekend of music and fun for the entire family . . . Enjoy performances by HBMS student ensembles . . . Find that special holiday gift at the HB Boutique, Holiday Treat Shoppe and Silent Auction . . . Join us and celebrate the season while supporting HBMS! Performance Schedule 11:00 am – 11:30 am — Handbells and Chimes 11:40 am – 12:50 pm — Chamber Ensembles 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm — Suzuki Strings 1:55 pm – 2:20…
Find out more »Homage: Festival Orchestra Winter Concert
The Festival Orchestra, under the direction of Jun Nakabayashi, performs their Winter Concert, "Homage." Program: Wagner — Siegfried Idyll (Celebrating the birth of his son, Siegfried) Vaughan Williams — The Lark Ascending with guest artist Kento Hong, violin (Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the composer’s birth) Mendelssohn — Symphony No.1 (Dedicated to his sister on her 19th birthday) General Admission: $20; HBMS Students: Free of charge Program and soloist subject to change. View flyer here.
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