Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Lunar New Year
2025-01-29
Lunar New Year – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program.
Scheduled to perform:

Adhijay Arvind, cello
Madeline Margulis-Ohnuma, cello
Zoe Verduin, violin
Annika Yogaratnam, cello

The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been recommended by their teacher and are motivated, dedicated, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at the end of each semester, take musicianship classes, attend professional performances, and participate in HBMS ensembles.
Honors recitals are open to all HBMS students and families as well as members of the general public.
Performers are subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-01-25 14:30 - 15:30
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program.
Scheduled to perform:

Natalie Jong, violin
Luke Padovano, cello
Nikhil Saxena, cello

The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been recommended by their teacher and are motivated, dedicated, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at the end of each semester, take musicianship classes, attend professional performances, and participate in HBMS ensembles.
Honors recitals are open to all HBMS students and families as well as members of the general public.
Performers are subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-01-24 20:00 - 21:00
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program.
Scheduled to perform:

Roland Sadre, piano
Chihoko Saito, piano
Ariana Thomas, piano

The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been recommended by their teacher and are motivated, dedicated, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at the end of each semester, take musicianship classes, attend professional performances, and participate in HBMS ensembles.
Honors recitals are open to all HBMS students and families as well as members of the general public.
Performers are subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-01-24 18:30 - 19:30
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program.
Scheduled to perform:

Melody Dong, violin
Ciara Walker, voice
Adele Xie, piano

The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been recommended by their teacher and are motivated, dedicated, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at the end of each semester, take musicianship classes, attend professional performances, and participate in HBMS ensembles.
Honors recitals are open to all HBMS students and families as well as members of the general public.
Performers are subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-01-18 14:30 - 15:30
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program.
Scheduled to perform:

Felix Fidock, violin
Rachel Horn, flute
Phoebe Lai, voice
Lucius Liu, piano

The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been recommended by their teacher and are motivated, dedicated, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at the end of each semester, take musicianship classes, attend professional performances, and participate in HBMS ensembles.
Honors recitals are open to all HBMS students and families as well as members of the general public.
Performers are subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-01-17 20:00 - 21:00
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program.
Scheduled to perform:

Meera Chari, cello
Elliott Levine, violin
Audrey Li, viola

The Honors Program for gifted and committed students, selected through auditions, has produced prize-winning performers in national and international competitions. The program is designed for students 12 years or older who have been recommended by their teacher and are motivated, dedicated, and working up to their potential. Honors students perform stylistically diverse programs for a faculty jury in special recitals at the end of each semester, take musicianship classes, attend professional performances, and participate in HBMS ensembles.
Honors recitals are open to all HBMS students and families as well as members of the general public.
Performers are subject to change.

Open House
2025-01-12 13:00 - 15:45
We warmly invite you to join us for an exciting and interactive Open House! This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students to explore our vibrant musical community and discover all we have to offer.
Space is limited- early registration is encouraged!
RSVP here (RSVP required.)
Join us at our Mini-Lessons Open House! Students of all ages — PreK through 12th grade, as well as adults — are invited to sign up for a 15-minute mini-lesson with one of our expert HBMS teachers. Experience the joy of private lessons on piano, violin, cello, or guitar, and discover the perfect instrument for you.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to begin or enhance your musical journey with us in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming setting!
Tuition is prorated from the time of enrollment.
Snow Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025, 1:00-3:45 pm

Alumni Recital and Reunion
2025-01-11 15:00 - 17:00
This special event provides a chance for alumni to reconnect, make music, and reflect on the shared experiences that were a part of their time at HBMS. It is sure to be an afternoon full of joy and nostalgia!
We welcome you to showcase pieces up to 8 minutes long. Whether you’re stepping back into the spotlight or simply savoring the experience, let’s celebrate our shared musical journey and create new memories together!
Let us know by Wednesday, December 18, 2024, if you are performing or attending by clicking 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.

Youth Orchestras Winter Concert
2024-12-15 15:00 - 16:30
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 to perform Sibelius’ Andante Festivo in a spectacular collaborative performance!
Suggested Donation $20; HBMS Students Free of Charge
View flyer.

Junior Flute Club Open House
2024-11-19 16:00 - 16:45
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 celebration of all things flute featuring performances, premieres, clinics, and seminars with renowned flute experts.
View flyer here.

The Music of Poetry: Riffs and Celebrations
2024-11-17 14:30 - 16:30
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 Palermo, alongside members of the Scarsdale Public Library’s poetry community. Whether you are a music enthusiast, a poetry lover, or simply curious about the magic that happens when these two art forms combine, this festival promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience.
As part of the celebration, there will be a brief open mic; local poets are invited to participate. Refreshments will be served.
View flyer here.

Suzuki Guitar Workshop
2024-11-16 15:00 - 17:00
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.
RSVP here.
David Madsen founded what is now The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) Suzuki Guitar Program in 1991 and is now the Suzuki Guitar Coordinator. Madsen graduated with a Bachelor of Music in performance from the University of Connecticut, studying with David McLellan and Ed Flower. He has since studied with David Leisner and Pepe Romero. His Suzuki studies have been with Bill Kossler and Frank Longay. In 2000 David became the third registered Teacher Trainer in guitar with the Suzuki Association of the Americas and has conducted training courses throughout North America and in Peru, Puerto Rico, and Argentina. In January 2016, David began training in Suzuki Early Childhood Education (birth to three) with Lynn McCall. Madsen currently serves on the Teacher Development Advisory Committee for the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA), and is also a member of the SAA Guitar Committee.
View flyer here.

Veterans Day
2024-11-11
Veterans Day – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

HB Artist Series
2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:00
The HB Artist Series features the exceptional talents of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Held in Scarsdale, these concerts offer riveting music-making in an intimate setting at affordable prices, showcasing Hoff-Barthelson’s commitment to excellence in music education and performance in Westchester County.
Purchase tickets here.
General admission is $20; HBMS Students are admitted free of charge.
View flyer here.
Program and performers are subject to change without notice.
Program:
Kill James – Derek Cooper
Peter Seidenberg – cello
Mike Nelson – bassoon *
Derek Cooper – prepared piano
Lauren Ninoshvili – piano *
Siete canciones populares españolas – Manuel de Falla
Andrea Saposnik, mezzo-soprano
Andrew Marino, guitar
Rachmaninoff – Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14
Waltz from “Masquerade” – Aram Khachaturian
Sabre Dance from Gayane – Aram Khachaturian
Vered Reznik, piano
Eleonora Rotshteyn, piano *
Il Tramonto – Ottorino Respighi
Andrea Saposnik, mezzo-soprano
Laura Giannini, violin
April Johnson, violin
Mark Kushnir, viola
Peter Seidenberg, cello
Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120 – Gabriel Fauré
Eriko Sato, violin
Michael Finckel, cello
Katsura Tanikawa, piano
* guest artist

Election Day
2024-11-05
Election Day – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

Scarsdale Halloween Parade
2024-10-31 15:15 - 15:45
Members of the School’s Young People’s Symphonette, under the direction of Robert Schwartz, will perform spooky musical selections in Chase Park before the start of the Scarsdale Recreation Department’s Halloween Costume Parade (weather permitting). Join us for some spirited fun and cheer on our young musicians!

Vocal Performance Workshop Drop-in Day
2024-09-28 16:00 - 17:00
RSVP here.
Sing along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about the Workshop. The day and time correspond to the weekly meeting schedules for the workshop. For grades 6-12.

School Spirit Day!
2024-09-28 09:00 - 14:00
It’s School Spirit Day at Hoff-Barthelson Music School! HB-themed merchandise will be available for purchase in the lobby. Show your school pride!
View the flyer here.

Honors Program Reception
2024-09-27 18:15 - 19:15
Students who have been accepted into the 2024-25 Honors Program, along with their families, are invited to come together for a social gathering.
Join us to meet the Honors Program leadership and enjoy light refreshments. We will also dedicate a portion of the event to orienting families about the plans for the upcoming year.
Please click here to RSVP.

Volunteer Kick-Off-Meeting
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:00
We’re excited to invite you to our Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting — It’s time to prepare for another great year of events!
Here’s what to expect:

Event Schedule Review: Get the scoop on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Roles: Discover how you can contribute.
Networking: Enjoy coffee and treats while catching up with fellow volunteers.

Your involvement plays a crucial role in the success of our programs and events, and we look forward to another fantastic year with your support.
Please RSVP here.
We look forward to seeing you and kicking off an amazing year together!
View the flyer here.

Viola Ensemble Program Drop-in Day
2024-09-21 15:00 - 16:00
RSVP here.
Bring your viola and play along with our enrolled students or attend as an auditor to learn more about the ensembles. The days and times correspond to the weekly meeting schedule for the ensemble.
Viola Club Level 2 (grades 8-12)
Intermediate and Advance
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Early Childhood Program Open House
2024-09-17 10:15 - 11:15
RSVP here.
Families with children aged 9 months to 5 years are invited to discover our exceptional program for young children. Join us to learn about our engaging music and movement curriculum and participate in sample activities you and your child can enjoy together.
10:15-10:45 am: Q & A session with HBMS Dean Christopher Kenniff and Associate Dean April Johnson
10:45-11:15 am: Experience a sample class led by Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certified Instructor, Laura Barnet
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the joy of music with your little ones!

First Instruments and Private Lessons Open House
2024-09-07 13:00 - 16:00
RSVP here (RSVP required.)
Space is limited- early registration is encouraged!
Discover the world of music with us! Families and students of all ages are welcome to attend our Open House event.
From 1:00 to 2:15 pm, students in grades PreK-5 can explore our First Instruments program. These classes are designed to prepare children for private lessons in piano, strings, guitar, winds, brass, and percussion. Meet our instructors, participate in sample activities, and get answers to your questions.
Following that, from 2:15 to 3:45 pm, students in grades PreK-12 and adults interested in private lessons can sign up for 15-minute mini-lessons. This is a great opportunity to meet our Hoff-Barthelson faculty members and experience firsthand what private instruction is all about.
Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to begin or enhance your musical journey with us!

Labor Day
2024-09-02
Labor Day – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

HBMS Flute Ensemble to Play at UN
2024-07-08 10:00 - 11:15
We are thrilled to announce a special performance by the Hoff-Barthelson Flute Ensemble Program at the Opening of the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2024. Led by Donna Elaine, our talented students will present an arrangement of Valerie Coleman’s “Umoja,” a powerful anthem symbolizing unity.
Please join us in celebrating this momentous event on Monday, July 8th, around 11:00 am. You can watch the performance via UNTV webcast at https://webtv.un.org/en. Visit the live schedule starting at 10:00 am and find “High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.”
Congratulations to Donna Elaine, Joe Piscitelli, and all our Flute Ensemble Program members for their dedication and achievement.

Independence Day
2024-07-04
Independence Day – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes, and the Summer Arts Program is not in session.

Summer Arts Program Begins
2024-07-01 09:00 - 14:45
Hoff-Barthelson’s popular Summer Arts Program for students entering grades 1-9 begins.

From Prague to Budapest: Festival Orchestra Finale Concert
2024-06-01 19:00 - 21:00
The Festival Orchestra concludes its 2023-24 season with “From Prague to Budapest” at the Performance Arts Center at Purchase College.
Program:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 38, K 504 “Prague”
Bohuslav Martinů – Concerto for Oboe H. 353, with guest soloist Gerard Reuter
Zoltán Kodály – Dances of Galánta

View flyer here.
Program and soloist are subject to change.
