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April 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 to receive the Zoom link. Download…
Find out more »May 2022
Chamber Music Open House
Parents and current and prospective students are invited to join Chamber Music Program Director Donna Elaine, Piano Ensembles Coordinator Dr. Tomoko Uchino, Adult Chamber Music Coordinator Rie Matsumoto, Dean Chris Kenniff and Executive Director Ken Cole for a lively online introduction to the Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Chamber Music Program. RSVP here to receive the Zoom link. View flyer here.
Find out more »July 2022
Chamber Music Open House
Parents and current and prospective students are invited to join Chamber Music Program Director Donna Elaine, Piano Ensembles Coordinator Dr. Tomoko Uchino, Adult Chamber Music Coordinator Rie Matsumoto, Dean Chris Kenniff and Executive Director Ken Cole for a lively online introduction to the Chamber Music Program and tips on how to prepare for the audition. RSVP here to receive the Zoom link. View flyer here.
Find out more »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
Early Childhood Open House
Families eager to enroll their very youngest members, ages 9 months to 5 years, in a high-quality, safely delivered music education program are invited to attend an in-person Early Childhood Program Open House from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Learn more about the School’s Dalcroze-based music and movement program and get a taste of program activities children and their adults can look forward to together. Participants will have the opportunity to join in in the fun of a music and movement…
Find out more »Early Childhood Open House
Families eager to enroll their very youngest members, ages 9 months to 5 years, in a high-quality, safely delivered music education program are invited to attend an in-person Early Childhood Program Open House from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Learn more about the School’s Dalcroze-based music and movement program and get a taste of program activities children and their adults can look forward to together. Participants will have the opportunity to join in in the fun of a music and movement…
Find out more »Wind Ensemble Open House
With Maestro Joseph Piscitelli, HBMS Wind Ensemble Music Director The Open House presents a great opportunity for wind, brass and percussion students to meet Mr. Piscitelli, learn more about the ensemble and even read through some music with other participants. Bring your instruments! View flyer here. RSVP here. Led by Maestro Piscitelli, the Wind Ensemble is for intermediate to advanced (NYSSMA Level 3 and above) woodwind, brass, and percussion players in grades 6-12. The Ensemble performs at the School’s Holiday Music Festival (December…
Find out more »Suzuki Violin Open House and Porch Party
Current and prospective Suzuki violin students and their parents are invited to join us for a Suzuki Fall Open House and Porch Party! Come learn more about our exciting plans for our 2022-23 Suzuki program, meet Suzuki faculty, other Suzuki families, and help us kick off the year! 2:15 pm Arrival and Tuning 2:30 pm Performance and Games 3:15 pm Refreshments and Socializing View flyer here. RSVP here.
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, spring enrollment, 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…
Find out more »March 2023
Summer Arts Program Online Open House
Join Summer Arts Program Directors Donna Elaine, Rie Matsumoto and HBMS Executive Director Ken Cole for a lively online introduction to the School's popular Summer Arts Program. RSVP here to obtain the Zoom link. View flyer here.
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