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November 2024
Suzuki Guitar Workshop
Students and their families are invited to a special, workshop with renowned Suzuki guitar instructor David Madsen. Mr. Madsen will work with selected students and ensembles, sharing his expertise and insights on learning and growing with the guitar. With years of experience at the Hartt School of Music Community Division in Hartford, Connecticut, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the session. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired—it's a valuable experience for students, families, and performers alike.…
Find out more »The Music of Poetry: Riffs and Celebrations
The relationship between poetry and music is as old as time itself--from the earliest poems accompanied by music on the lyre to contemporary spoken-word poetry. The Scarsdale Library, Hoff-Barthelson Music School, and the Scarsdale Library’s poetry community invite you to enjoy an afternoon of poetry and jazz! Join us for a captivating exploration of the timeless bond between these two ancient art forms. This one-of-a-kind event will showcase the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Adult Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Ed…
Find out more »Junior Flute Club Open House
RSVP here. Are you a young flutist looking for an exciting musical opportunity? Don’t miss the Junior Flute Club Open House at Hoff-Barthelson! This is a fantastic opportunity for flutists in grades 1-7, performing at NYSSMA Levels 1-4, to explore a vibrant community where young musicians can thrive. The Junior Flutes perform under the direction of longtime HBMS faculty member Joseph Piscitelli at the School’s major festivals and combine with other flute groups for the annual Flute Plus! event —a…
Find out more »Suzuki Guitar Program Fall Recital
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Guitar Program in action.
Find out more »Suzuki String Program Fall Recitals
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recitals and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Strings Program in action. 11:00 am - Student Recital 12:30 pm - Student Recital 2:00 pm - Student Recital
Find out more »Suzuki Piano Program Fall Recital
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson's acclaimed Suzuki Piano Program in action.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Recess
Thanksgiving Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Find out more »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:…
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