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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 »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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