The Scarsdale Public Library and Hoff-Barthelson Music School invite you to a Sunday afternoon of poetry and jazz exploring the theme of “milk and tears”—the sweet and the difficult, joy and sorrow held side by side. As spring brings renewal, creativity, and brighter days, this program reflects the ways poetry and jazz offer flexibility, empathy,...
The Music of Our Time Festival concludes with the premiere of a newly commissioned work by composer Flannery Cunningham, recipient of support through the Wilma Machover Fund. Her piece, We long to wake, for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble, draws on poetry by Carl Sandburg and the traditions of Sacred Harp singing to explore themes of...
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites students in grades 6–12 to audition for our prestigious Youth Orchestras! 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 foundation for young musicians. The Festival Orchestra represents the pinnacle of...
Join us for an afternoon of discovery and inspiration as Hoff-Barthelson Music School partners with Caramoor to present C³: Concert · Clinic · Conversation, featuring the Poiesis Quartet, Caramoor’s 2025 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence. The program begins with a short concert, followed by a guided conversation with the Quartet, who will share insights into their...
Part of Soundscapes: Faculty-Curated Performances at HBMS, this program showcases a rich spectrum of solo piano repertoire, highlighting works by master composers across periods and styles. Performed by HBMS piano students of all ages, the recital celebrates both technical artistry and expressive individuality at the keyboard. Coordinator: Dr. Joan Forsyth
Jennifer Frautschi, violin Two-time Grammy nominee and Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient Jennifer Frautschi has appeared as soloist with many of the nation’s leading orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. A passionate chamber musician, she is an artist-member of the Boston Chamber Music Society and has...
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