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September 2023
Auditions: Festival Orchestra
Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” Audition for the HBMS Festival Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season! Instruments needed: oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, timpani, viola and bass. 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.…
Find out more »Early Childhood Music Program Open House
RSVP here 9:30-10:00 am, Q & A with HBMS Dean Christopher Kenniff and Associate Dean April Johnson 10:00-10:30 am, sample class with Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certified Instructor, Laura Barnet Families eager to enroll their very youngest members, ages 9 months to 5 years, in a high-quality music education program are invited to attend an Open House on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Learn about the School’s music and movement program and get a taste of program activities…
Find out more »Suzuki Program Open House
Hybrid: Online and In person RSVP here Learn about Hoff-Barthelson’s renowned Suzuki Program from our Dean and members of our Suzuki Faculty at our Fall Open House! Our Suzuki Program is offered to students in violin, viola, cello, flute, guitar, and piano. Student performers will be featured during this event. Learn more about the Suzuki Program here.
Find out more »Orientation for New K-12 and Adult Students and Families
For students and families who are new to the school interested in learning how to make the most of the myriad classes, ensembles, accompaniment, performances, and other opportunities available at HBMS. Executive Director Ken Cole and Dean Chris Kenniff will be on hand to answer your questions and orient you to the many facets of Hoff-Barthelson Music School! RSVP here.
Find out more »First Instruments Open House
RSVP here First Instrument and Musicianship Classes, 1-1:30 pm and 1:40-2:10 pm Meet the Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion Instruments, 2:15 – 3:00 pm Students in grades Pre-K through 5 and their families are invited to join us for the First Instruments Open House. Meet instructors, sample class activities, and ask questions about our popular First Instrument classes. These classes are specially designed to prepare children for private lessons in piano, flute, cello, violin, guitar, and singing. We’ll also be sharing…
Find out more »Auditions: Festival Orchestra
Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” Audition for the HBMS Festival Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season! Instruments needed: oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, timpani, viola and bass. 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.…
Find out more »Auditions: Festival Orchestra
Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” Audition for the HBMS Festival Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season! Instruments needed: oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, timpani, viola and bass. 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.…
Find out more »Auditions: Festival Orchestra
Be a part of “one of the finest high school orchestras in the United States!” Audition for the HBMS Festival Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season! Instruments needed: oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, timpani, viola and bass. 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.…
Find out more »October 2023
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 »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…
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