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February 2024
Violin Master Class with Daniel Phillips
Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators. Master classes are an enlightening experience for students and audiences alike. After months of careful preparation, students perform for, and then receive feedback and guidance from a master teacher who challenges the student to think in new and critical ways about the piece they’ve prepared. The results are…
Find out more »March 2024
Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency
The Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency gives HBMS student ensembles the opportunity to perform for musicians of the New York Philharmonic who share their comprehensive knowledge of ensemble playing with these young musicians, guiding them to a higher understanding of technique, musicianship and musical style. This year's coaches include Anna Rabinova, violin; Vivek Kamath, viola; Qiang Tu, cello; and Margaret Kampmeier, piano. Coaches are subject to change. The Master Classes are followed by a chamber music concert by musicians from…
Find out more »April 2024
Piano Master Class with John McCarthy
Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators. Master classes are an enlightening experience for students and audiences alike. After months of careful preparation, students perform for and then receive feedback and guidance from a master teacher who challenges the student to think in new and critical ways about the piece they’ve prepared. The results are…
Find out more »May 2024
Flute Master Class with Alexa Still
Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators. Master classes are an enlightening experience for students and audiences alike. After months of careful preparation, students perform for, and then receive feedback and guidance from a master teacher who challenges the student to think in new and critical ways about the piece they’ve prepared. The results are…
Find out more »November 2024
Suzuki Guitar Workshop
Students and their families are invited to a special, workshop with renowned Suzuki guitar instructor David Madsen. Mr. Madsen will work with selected students and ensembles, sharing his expertise and insights on learning and growing with the guitar. With years of experience at the Hartt School of Music Community Division in Hartford, Connecticut, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the session. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired—it's a valuable experience for students, families, and performers alike.…
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