Placement Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
2024-05-10 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites you to audition for our prestigious Orchestra Program for students in Grades 2-12. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting your musical journey, there’s a place for everyone in our orchestral family!
Placement auditions for the Young People’s Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra, and Festival Orchestra will take place on the following dates:

Sunday, May 5: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, May 7: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday, May 9: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday, May 10: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sign-up here.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
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 (2-octaves for those interested in the Symphonette).
Viola, Bass, and Harp: One 2-octave scale of your choosing
Winds and Brass: One 1-octave scale of your choosing
Timpani: Rolls in crescendo and diminuendo

Short sight reading exercise

View flyer here.

Placement Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program
2024-12-17 19:15 - 22:00
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: Rolls in crescendo and diminuendo

Short sight reading exercise

View flyer here.

Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program - New Students
2025-05-04 09:00 - 13:00
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 reading

Auditions for returning students will be held on Tuesday, June 10 and June 17 from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Learn about the HBMS Youth Orchestras here.

Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program Returning Students
2025-06-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-17 18:00 - 21:00
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 returning students.

One piece of your choice that showcases your technical and musical abilities
An excerpt from the Orchestra’s 2024-2025 repertoire

Auditions for students new to the Orchestra Program will be held on September 4, 2025, from 7-10 pm.
Learn about the HBMS Youth Orchestras here.

Chamber Music Placement Meetings
2025-09-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Placement meetings for K-12 Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles for the 2025-26 school year.
Schedule a Placement Meeting here.

Youth Orchestra Auditions
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
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 reading

Youth Orchestra Spring Semester Auditions
2025-12-15 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites students in grades 6–12 to audition for the Chamber Orchestra and Festival Orchestra, two cornerstone ensembles of our prestigious Youth Orchestra Program.
We are currently accepting video auditions for Spring Semester placement.
How to Audition
Students interested in auditioning should complete the online audition form here and submit a video audition by December 15, 2025 to orchestra@hbms.org.
Your video should include:
1. Two pieces that best demonstrate the student’s technical and musical abilities.
2. Technical Skills Requirement

Violin: One 3-octave scale of your choosing
Viola, Bass: One 2-octave scale of your choosing
Winds, Brass: One 1-octave scale or your choosing
Percussion: Rolls demonstrating crescendo and diminuendo

Open Positions for Spring 2026
We are seeking motivated, dedicated young musicians to fill the following positions: Violin (4); Viola (4); Double Bass (4); Oboe (2); Bassoon (2); French Horn (2); Trumpet (4); Trombone (3); Tuba (2); and Percussion (3).
For additional information or questions, email orchestra@hbms.org
