Developing potential, enriching lives and creating community since 1944 Dear HBMS Community, As we step into spring, Hoff-Barthelson is alive with music, reflection, and anticipation. In this issue, we take a look back at our Baroque and Beyond Festival, where students and faculty brought the elegance of the Baroque era to life with historically informed performances and inspiring interpretations. We also look ahead to Read More
New student auditions: Sunday, May 4 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pmReturning student auditions: Tuesday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 17 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm The Chamber Orchestra is an intermediate ensemble designed for players in grades 6-10. This ensemble focuses on developing technical skills and musicality in a supportive environment, providing an excellent Read More
Pre-College (K-12) Chamber Music Placement MeetingsSunday, May 4, 9:00 am – 1:00 pmThursday, September 4 | Friday, September 5 | 4:00 – 8:00 pm Hoff-Barthelson’s Pre-College Chamber Music Program, led by Laura Giannini, offers an inspiring and supportive environment for intermediate and advanced instrumentalists and pianists. Students develop their musicianship through personalized coaching, ensemble collaboration, Read More
Dear Hoff-Barthelson Community, As we settle into the rhythm of the school year, it’s heartening to see the energy and creativity that have already filled our halls. In this November newsletter, we shine a spotlight on our vibrant Chamber Music Program, led by the talented Laura Giannini. Though it began only a month ago, it Read More
Welcome Back to a New School Year! Dear Hoff-Barthelson Community, As we approach the start of another exciting school year, I am filled with anticipation and joy at the prospect of reconnecting with all of you. I hope your summer was refreshing and filled with moments of inspiration. The beginning of a new school year Read More
From the Executive Director Dear Hoff-Barthelson Community, We are thrilled to introduce our newest initiative: a quarterly newsletter designed to foster a stronger sense of connection and community within Hoff-Barthelson Music School. Together, we will celebrate our shared passion for music and our dedication to nurturing the next generation of musicians. Additionally, we’ll provide valuable Read More
Hoff-Barthelson Music School is pleased to announce Joseph Fong as the winner of the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Flute Composition Competition. Fong’s composition “Suite Miniature” was unanimously chosen by the judges from among 38 submissions received from across the globe, including entries from the United States, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Brazil, Italy, and Mexico. The competition Read More
Hoff-Barthelson Music School is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the White Plains Youth Bureau to offer music classes in guitar and percussion free-of-charge for White Plains students in grades 5 to 12. The two organizations are cooperating to restore group instrumental classes for youth that had been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic Read More
Members of the Board of Trustees of Hoff Barthelson School of Music and friends gathered at the home of Janice and Ira Starr on Sunday October 29 to acknowledge the success of the school under the leadership of retiring Executive Director Ken Cole and to introduce Gabriella Sanna who will take his place in January. Read More
Hoff-Barthelson Music School announces the appointment of Gabriella Sanna as its next Executive Director as of January 1, 2024, following the retirement of current Executive Director Ken Cole on December 31 of this year. Sanna is a visionary leader with a proven track record of program development, enrollment growth, successful fundraising, and recruiting at several Read More
Hoff-Barthelson Music School is seeking submissions for its 2024 Flute Choir Composition Competition. Composers who are 18 years or older are invited to submit original new works scored for flute choir. A prize of $750 will be awarded to the winning composer. The winning composition will be premiered at Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Music of Our Read More
In anticipation of the arrival of fall and a new school year, Hoff-Barthelson Music School, Westchester’s premier community music school, will hold a series of Open Houses and Information Meetings for several of its acclaimed programs. Events will be held at the School, located at 25 School Lane, or online via Zoom, and are free Read More
Hoff-Barthelson Music School announces the appointment of Gabriella Sanna as its next Executive Director as of January 1, 2024, following the retirement of current Executive Director Ken Cole on December 31 of this year. Sanna is a visionary leader with a proven track record of program development, enrollment growth, successful fundraising, and recruiting at several Read More
The 2023 Hoff-Barthelson Music School Master Class Series commences with famed violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale. Jerry Grossman, principal cellist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra will present the second class in the series at the Scarsdale Library, 54 Olmsted Read More
The 2022-23 Hoff-Barthelson Artist Faculty Performance Series continues Friday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. featuring pianists Eleonora Rotshteyn and Vered Reznik, violinists Lani King Chang and Eriko Sato, and cellist Michael Finckel. Works to be performed include Percy Grainger’s delightful Fantasy on Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess for duo pianos, J.S. Bach’s Concerto for Two Pianos Read More
Enrollment is now underway for Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s popular Summer Arts Program! Hoff-Barthelson Music School is the ideal setting for a stimulating, challenging, and fun-filled summer of creative exploration. Our Summer Arts Program offers rich, individually tailored experiences in music, movement, visual art, and drama. Participants benefit from expert instruction; a nurturing environment; learning and Read More
“Music is an international language, a common human language, whether classical or jazz, piano playing, or partner jazz dancing. I first attended the Hoff-Barthelson Music School when I was 5 years old and continued through to my “graduation” classical piano recital concert, which took place while I was also at Scarsdale High School, Class of Read More
“I absolutely loved the article by Deborah Skolnik [“Photo exhibit reveals how Hoff-Barthelson’s headquarters evolved over the decades,” Nov. 4] and the research by Dana Matsushita on the history of 25 Popham Road. Hoff-Barthelson played a very integral part in my children’s lives, paralleling their Scarsdale Schools education. I’ll never forget when we first moved Read More
“School Lane is mostly residential. But a large, white building near its intersection with Popham Road — No. 25, to be exact — doesn’t resemble the surrounding houses. It’s the home of Hoff-Barthelson Music School, which for a half century has turned out pianists, violinists and many other -ists from this locale. Hoff may seem Read More
“The music of Bernstein, Ellington, Foster, Sousa and more will be performed by members of Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s faculty and adult jazz students in two free outdoor concerts during the school’s Celebration of Great American Music at the Dine the ’Dale Tent in downtown Scarsdale. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., jazz Read More
“Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Young People’s Symphonette and Chamber Orchestra, both directed by faculty member Robert Schwartz, recently won multiple awards at the 2022 Music Showcase Festival in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including first-place prizes for both ensembles. Other awards included the Chamber Orchestra winning the overall instrumental award, signifying they were the highest scoring instrumental group of Read More
“The mission set forth by Virginia Hoff and Joyce Barthelson, founders of Hoff-Barthelson Music School, in 1944 was to spread the joy of music and make available education access to reach as wide an audience as possible. In looking back during its 75th anniversary year, Hoff-Barthelson decided to go back to its roots for the Read More
Hoff-Barthelson Music School will launch its 2021-22 school year by offering exciting new classes for all ages and resuming in-person delivery of most of its programs – including lessons, classes and ensembles – following an immaculate safety record during the 2020-21 school year and 2021 summer session. Students wishing to continue private lessons and perform Read More
Learn more about Hoff-Barthelson’s offerings by joining us at one or more of our Fall Open Houses! Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles – Wednesday, September 1, 6:00-8:30 pm (In-person) Parent Orientation – Saturday, September 11, 1:30-2:45 pm (Hybrid) Suzuki Open House and Porch Party – Saturday, September 11, 4:00-5:00 pm (In-person) Early Childhood Program – Read More
View our Safety Guidelines here. (Updated June 7, 2022) Update: May 26 – Hoff-Barthelson’s Universal Masking Policy Revised To: All Members of the HBMS Community From: Ken Cole, Executive Director Date: May 26, 2022 Subject: Hoff-Barthelson’s Masking Policy Revised With our 2021-22 academic year ending on June 6, we will lift our universal mask mandate Read More
Hoff-Barthelson Music School has established The Ruth Alperson Fund for Excellence in Music Education to support outstanding programs and practices developed by Dean Emerita Ruth Alperson during her 42-plus years of service to the school and the Scarsdale community. Dr. Alperson will be honored at this year’s virtual spring benefit. Read the Scarsdale Inquirer April Read More
We are delighted to be able to restore in-person orchestral and chamber music instruction for string and piano students this spring. Additionally, we will be offering chamber music instruction online for wind and brass instruments as well as strings and piano. Use the links below for detailed information about our offerings: Chamber Music, In-person (strings Read More
Hoff-Barthelson Music School has received a grant from the Scarsdale Foundation to complete facility upgrades and install safety equipment that enable the School to meet the growing demand for safe in-person music lessons even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The $10,835 grant underwrites the costs of upgrading HVAC filtration systems and installing protective barriers and Read More
During this one-semester program (Fall 2020), students in grades 5-12, as well as adult students, develop ensemble skills while learning the entire process of creating a virtual ensemble performance that includes learning and recording their parts, synching, editing, and publishing final recordings on social media. Students will share work, exchange feedback, and develop the ability Read More
HBMS Return to Campus Plan: An Open Meeting about Safety Precautions during the Pandemic Hoff-Barthelson Music School will host an Open Meeting via Zoom about the School’s plan for partially re-opening the campus for the Fall 2020-21 Semester on Thursday, August 6, 2020, from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. This meeting is an opportunity for parents Read More
HOFF-BARTHELSON MUSIC SCHOOL LAUNCHES NEW TUITION STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS Hoff-Barthelson Music School has announced a new flexible pricing structure and expanded financial aid program for K-12 and adult students. Taking effect in the 2020-2021 academic year, these changes will enable the School to serve a broader share of the community and expand access Read More
UPDATE: May 28, 2020 Summer Arts Program to Be Offered Online! Dear HBMS Students and Families, We are thrilled to inform you that we are putting the finishing touches on an online version of our popular Summer Arts Program (SAP)! On Thursday, May 21, Governor Cuomo announced that schools across New York State would remain Read More
Our Individual Responsibilities to Keep the HBMS Community Safe Our Return to Campus Plan can be viewed here. Dear Members of the Hoff-Barthelson Community, This Fall, Hoff-Barthelson will begin the careful re-introduction of in-person instruction for some private lessons and a handful of ensembles, while continuing to offer many lessons and most classes online. Our Read More
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