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April 2025
Spring Recess
Spring Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »AP Classes & Chopin to Ligeti 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 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86932179546 Meeting ID: 869 3217 9546 Upcoming Sessions: Musicianship Labs – April 25, 4:00 pm Improvisation for Piano 1 & 2 – April 25, 5:00 pm Elementary Musicianship 1 & 2 – April 26, 5:15 pm Composition,…
Find out more »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 »Musicianship Labs 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 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81676971778 Meeting ID: 816 7697 1778 Upcoming Sessions: Improvisation for Piano 1 & 2 – April 25, 5:00 pm Elementary Musicianship 1 & 2 – April 26, 5:15 pm Composition, Film Scoring, Music Technology – April 30,…
Find out more »Improvisation for Piano 1 & 2 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 Jamie Reynolds and Derek Cooper https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88646115024 Meeting ID: 886 4611 5024 Upcoming Sessions: Elementary Musicianship 1 & 2 – April 26, 5:15 pm Composition, Film Scoring, Music Technology – April 30, 7:45 pm Adult Theory –…
Find out more »Renewal – Music and Poetry Speak
Renewal brings hope, sustenance, and adventure--from biting into a ripe pear, beginning a new relationship, or welcoming a new season. Let us celebrate renewal in music and poetry. The Scarsdale Public Library and Hoff Barthelson Music School, invite you to enjoy an afternoon of poetry and jazz. The event will showcase members of the Scarsdale Public Library's poetry community and the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Adult Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Ed Palermo.
Find out more »Elementary Musicianship 1 & 2 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 Yuki Hiruma Charlesworth and Derek Cooper https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88192147850 Meeting ID: 881 9214 7850 Upcoming Sessions: Composition, Film Scoring, Music Technology – April 30, 7:45 pm Adult Theory – May 2, 5:00 pm Through the Ages – May…
Find out more »Composition, Film Scoring, Music Technology 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 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83456988754 Meeting ID: 834 5698 8754 Upcoming Sessions: Adult Theory – May 2, 5:00 pm Through the Ages – May 3, 5:15 pm
Find out more »May 2025
Adult Theory 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 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88342836040 Meeting ID: 883 4283 6040 Upcoming Session: Through the Ages – May 3, 5:15 pm
Find out more »Suzuki Guitar Program Spring Recital
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Guitar Program in action.
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