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April 2023
Musicianship Lab Classes Parent and Student Drop-in Hours
Join Dr. Derek Cooper, HBMS Musicianship faculty in Room 303 for a live demonstration and learn all about Hoff-Barthelson's exciting new Musicianship Lab Classes! RSVP here. Hoff-Barthelson’s Musicianship Lab Classes develop and deepen students’ practice, performance, and understanding of music through comprehensive, sequential instruction in music theory and aural skills, state of the art cloud-based learning platforms*, and frequent assessment of student progress. Musicianship Labs encourage students to learn at their own pace while receiving individual guidance from their instructor.…
Find out more »Musicianship Lab Classes Parent and Student Drop-in Hours
Join Dr. Derek Cooper, HBMS Musicianship faculty in Room 303 for a live demonstration and learn all about Hoff-Barthelson's exciting new Musicianship Lab Classes! RSVP here. Hoff-Barthelson’s Musicianship Lab Classes develop and deepen students’ practice, performance, and understanding of music through comprehensive, sequential instruction in music theory and aural skills, state of the art cloud-based learning platforms*, and frequent assessment of student progress. Musicianship Labs encourage students to learn at their own pace while receiving individual guidance from their instructor.…
Find out more »January 2024
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/
Find out more »May 2024
Pathways to Private Lessons
What’s next in your child’s musical journey? Join Hoff-Barthelson Music School Dean Christopher Kenniff and Associate Dean April Johnson for an informative online discussion via Zoom about starting your child in private lessons at HBMS. Intended for parents with children ages 3-6, discussion topics include: How do you know when your child is developmentally ready to begin private instruction? How do you identify the best teacher? How do you select the right instrument? RSVP here to receive the Zoom link.…
Find out more »Advanced Placement Music Theory Information Session
Associate Dean Derek Cooper hosts an information session via Zoom to explain everything you need to know about our AP (Advanced Placement) Music Theory classes, including how to prepare for them, and what comes after. Families of students in grades 6-10 are highly encouraged to attend, but everyone is welcome. To receive a Zoom link, RSVP here.
Find out more »September 2024
First Instruments and Private Lessons Open House
RSVP here (RSVP required.) Space is limited- early registration is encouraged! Discover the world of music with us! Families and students of all ages are welcome to attend our Open House event. From 1:00 to 2:15 pm, students in grades PreK-5 can explore our First Instruments program. These classes are designed to prepare children for private lessons in piano, strings, guitar, winds, brass, and percussion. Meet our instructors, participate in sample activities, and get answers to your questions. Following that, from…
Find out more »Junior Flute Club Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Come join our Junior Flute Ensemble for students in grades 1-7 at their first meetings! Bring your flute and play along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about the ensembles. The day and time correspond to the weekly meeting schedule for the ensemble.
Find out more »Flute Club and Adult Flute Choir Drop-in Day
RSVP here. Come join our flute ensembles for their first meetings! Bring your flute and play along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about these ensembles. Each listed day and time corresponds to the weekly meeting schedule for each ensemble. Flute Club Drop-in, Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11:45 am–1:00 pm (for students in grades 8-12) Adult Flute Choir Drop-in, Saturday, September 14, 2024, 1:00–2:00 pm
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