• Jazz and Poetry: Spring 2026

    Scarsdale Public Library 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY, United States

    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,...

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  • Flute and Viola Clubs Music of Our TIme Concert

    Hoff-Barthelson Music School 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, United States

    The Junior Flutes, Flute Club, and Adult Flute Choir, along with the Viola Club, perform works composed between 1976 and the present. Part of the Music of Our Time Festival. View Festival flyer here.

  • World Premiere: We long to wait

    Hoff-Barthelson Music School 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, United States

    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...

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  • Pathways to Private Lessons

    What’s next in your child’s musical journey? Join Hoff-Barthelson Music School Dean Christopher Kenniff and Associate Dean April Johnson for an informative online discussion via Zoom about starting your child in private lessons at HBMS. Intended for parents with children ages 3-6, discussion topics include: How do you know when your child is developmentally ready...

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  • Youth Orchestra Auditions for 2026-27

    Hoff-Barthelson Music School 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, United States

    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...

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