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December 2024
Holiday Music Festival
Join us for a festive day of music, merriment, and community spirit at Hoff-Barthelson’s Holiday Music Festival! This beloved annual event showcases the incredible talents of our student ensembles. Festival Highlights: Live Performances: Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of our talented students performing a variety of musical genres. HB Holiday Boutique: Discover unique gifts at our HB Holiday Boutique, featuring artisanal floral designs by Muriel Fleurs, exquisite wearable art and home décor by Janet Sikirica Fiber Arts, hand-thrown functional…
Find out more »Youth Orchestras Winter Concert
UNITED IN PURPOSE Hoff-Barthelson's Orchestra Program Winter Concert Dr. Leandro Gazineo Director of Orchestral Programs Featuring the Young People's Symphonette and Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Robert Schwartz and the Festival Orchestra under the direction of Leandro Gazineo. Performing works by George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Edvard Grieg, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Giacomo Puccini, Johann Strauss, Jean Sibelius, Leroy Anderson, and Camargo Guarnieri. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE For the first time in HBMS history, all three orchestras will unite…
Find out more »Placement Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites you to audition for our prestigious Youth Orchestra Program! Auditions for the Chamber Orchestra and Festival Orchestra will be held from 7:15 - 10:00 pm. Reserve an audition time here. Audition requirements: Two pieces of your choice that showcase your technical and musical abilities Scales and Rolls Violin and Cello: One 3-octave scale of your choosing Viola, Bass, and Harp: One 2-octave scale of your choosing Winds and Brass: One 1-octave scale of your choosing Timpani:…
Find out more »Winter Recess
Winter Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
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College Advisory
Please note that this event will be held online via Zoom. High school students are invited to embark on their college exploration journey at our College Advisory event, led by HBMS Dean Christopher Kenniff. Gain valuable insights from guest speaker Barbra Weidlein, an authority on university, conservatory, and liberal arts music programs. The event also includes panels featuring college admissions officers and HB alumni who will discuss their experiences preparing for college, the application and audition process, and studying music…
Find out more »Alumni Recital and Reunion
This special event provides a chance for alumni to reconnect, make music, and reflect on the shared experiences that were a part of their time at HBMS. It is sure to be an afternoon full of joy and nostalgia! We welcome you to showcase pieces up to 8 minutes long. Whether you're stepping back into the spotlight or simply savoring the experience, let’s celebrate our shared musical journey and create new memories together! Let us know by Wednesday, December 18,…
Find out more »Open House
We warmly invite you to join us for an exciting and interactive Open House! This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students to explore our vibrant musical community and discover all we have to offer. Space is limited- early registration is encouraged! RSVP here (RSVP required.) Join us at our Mini-Lessons Open House! Students of all ages — PreK through 12th grade, as well as adults — are invited to sign up for a 15-minute mini-lesson with one of our…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. Scheduled to perform: Meera Chari, cello Elliott Levine, violin Audrey Li, viola The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been recommended by their teacher and are motivated, dedicated, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special…
Find out more »Honors Program Student Recital
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. Scheduled to perform: Felix Fidock, violin Rachel Horn, flute Phoebe Lai, voice Lucius Liu, piano The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been recommended by their teacher and are motivated, dedicated, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty…
Find out more »Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin King Luther, Jr. Day - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
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