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May 2025
Through the Ages: Music History Class Information Session
Explore HBMS’s musicianship offerings in a series of informative sessions led by Dr. Derek Cooper and HBMS faculty on Zoom. Learn about courses in theory, composition, improvisation, and more. Open to students and families interested in deepening their musical understanding. Join via Zoom With Donna Elaine and Derek Cooper https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87273478100 Meeting ID: 872 7347 8100
Find out more »Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program – New Students
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites students in grades 6-12 to audition for our prestigious Youth Orchestra Program's Chamber Orchestra and Festival Orchestra. Request an audition time here. Audition requirements for new students: Two pieces of your choice that showcase your technical and musical abilities Technique Skills Violin, Cello, and Piano: One 3-octave scale of your choosing Viola, Bass, and Harp: One 2-octave scale of your choosing Winds: One 1-octave scale of your choosing Percussion: Rolls in crescendo and diminuendo Short sight…
Find out more »Chamber Music Placement Meetings
Placement meetings for K-12 Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles for the 2025-26 school year. Learn more about the Chamber Music Program here. Schedule a Placement Meeting here.
Find out more »Suzuki String Program Spring Recitals
Interested families are invited to attend today’s student recitals and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Program in action. 11:00 am – Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 12:30 pm – Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital 2:00 pm – Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital
Find out more »Suzuki Piano Program Spring Recital
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Piano Program in action.
Find out more »Spring Benefit
Honoring Trustee Gregory Barton and Janet Sikirica Featuring world-renowned flutist Nicolas DuChamp With appearances by HBMS faculty and students With a special keynote address by HB Faculty Member Donna Elaine Reid Castle at Manhattanville University 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 5:00 pm • VIP Reception 6:30 pm • Concert and Celebration of Honorees 8:00 pm • Dessert Reception Funds raised will ensure that Hoff-Barthelson can continue to provide comprehensive music education of the highest caliber, offer generous financial aid, and…
Find out more »ChamberFest
ChamberFest — Recital featuring students enrolled in the HBMS chamber music program.
Find out more »Piano Master Class with Victor Rosenbaum
Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. 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 including David Madsen, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox, flute; Victor Rosenbaum, piano; and members of the New York Philharmonic. Master classes provide a transformative experience for…
Find out more »Senior Recognition Ceremony
A ceremony honoring and celebrating the musical achievements of our graduating seniors.
Find out more »Music of Our Time Festival Student Recital
The Music of Our Time Contemporary Music Festival – Student Recital featuring Contemporary Works (1975-Present).
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