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September 2023
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 »Flute Club and Adult Flute Choir Drop-in Day
RSVP here Flute Club Drop-in, Saturday, September 9, 2023, 11:45 am–1:00 pm (for students in grades 6-12) Adult Flute Choir Drop-in, Saturday, September 9, 2023, 1:00–2:00 pm Drop-in on the first meeting of each of our Flute Clubs! Bring your flute and play along with students already enrolled in the clubs. Or simply attend the drop-in as an auditor to learn about the clubs. Each day/time listed above is the actual meeting time of the club; clubs meet weekly through…
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 »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 »January 2024
College Advisory
High school students can begin their college exploration process with this event led by HBMS Dean Christopher Kenniff. Hear from guest speaker, Barbra Weidlein, an expert in university, conservatory, and liberal arts music programs; a panel of college admissions officers; and a panel of HB alumni students who will share their personal experiences preparing for collegiate study, applying/auditioning for admission, and studying music at the collegiate level. Parents and student interaction is encouraged throughout the event. Please note that this…
Find out more »First Instruments and Private Lessons Open House
PLEASE NOTE: This event is nearing capacity. As of Tuesday, January 16, 2024, all RSVPs are tentative pending confirmation from HBMS. We will do all we can to place students in their requested classes and mini-lessons. First Instruments and Private Lessons Open House for all ages! Students in grades PreK-5 and their families are invited to join us for a First Instruments Open House from 1:00-2:15 pm where they will meet instructors, sample class activities, and ask questions about our popular…
Find out more »March 2024
Volunteer Brew Break
Calling all current and prospective volunteers! Let's get together for a Volunteer Brew Break and celebrate the successful first half of the school year! RSVP here. Join us for coffee and light bites. Connect with old friends and make new ones. Additionally, this will be a chance to meet Gabriella Sanna, our new Executive Director. We'll discuss upcoming exciting events this spring and explore more opportunities for you and your young musicians to engage with the HBMS community. View flyer…
Find out more »Volunteer Brew Break Snow Date
Snow date for the Volunteer Brew Break -- see more information here: https://hbms.org/event/volunteer-brew-break/
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