Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Flutes of Spring
2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bronxville Public Library, 201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY, 10708, United States
A spring concert presented by the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Flute Club under the direction of Donna Elaine and the Adult Flute Choir under the direction of Joseph Piscitelli.
Performing works by Albinoni, Fauré, Elgar, Purcell, Sparke, Chamberlain, Boismortier, Caliendo, and others.
Admission is free of charge.
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Family Concert
2026-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Each year, Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites families to share in the joy of making music together at our Annual Family Concert. Students are joined by siblings, parents, grandparents, cousins, and extended family members for an evening that celebrates music-making across generations.
One of our most cherished community traditions, the Family Concert offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere filled with joyful performances and meaningful musical connections.
To reserve a place on the Family Concert program, please speak with your teacher or your child’s teacher. The deadline to sign up is Saturday, March 14, 2025. For additional information, contact April Johnson.

Spring Recess
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-05 | NY
Spring Recess – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency
2026-04-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
The 2026 Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency offers HBMS student ensembles the chance to perform for and receive coaching from musicians of the New York Philharmonic. These esteemed artists bring their deep expertise in ensemble playing, helping young musicians refine their technique, enhance their musicianship, and develop a deeper understanding of musical style.
This year’s coaches include:
Lisa Kim, violin
Anna Rabinova, violin
Matthew Christakos, cello
Mindy Kaufman, flute
Hanna Kim, piano
Coaches are subject to change.
The Master Classes are followed by a chamber music concert by musicians from the New York Philharmonic at 3:15 pm.

Chamber Music Masterworks with Musicians of the NY Philharmonic
2026-04-12 15:15 - 16:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Join us for a thrilling afternoon of chamber music performed by musicians from the New York Philharmonic as part of the School’s Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency.
Earlier in the day, HBMS student ensembles participated in the Residency, receiving coaching from these world-class musicians. Each half of the program will be preceded by a performance by a student ensemble selected from the Residency participants. The concert will start at 3:15 pm.
General admission is $40; HBMS students may attend free of charge.
Purchase tickets here.
Program:
Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 (1944) Dmitri Shostakovich
Andante – Moderato
Allegro con brio
Largo
Allegretto – Adagio
Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires) Astor Piazzolla
Primavera Porteña (Buenos Aires Spring)
Invierno Porteño (Buenos Aires Winter)
Lisa Kim, violin
Matthew Christakos, cello
Hanna Kim, piano
Performers and program subject to change.

Student Composer's Recital
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Student Recital featuring music composed by participants of the Compose Yourself! Project and HBMS Composition classes under the direction of Derek Cooper.
Part of The Music of Our Time Festival.
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Composer Collaborations Student Recital
2026-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Students perform works by living composers whom they have worked directly with during the preparation of their pieces. Through coaching sessions with the composers themselves, the performers gain unique insight into the music and bring these contemporary works vividly to life.
Part of the Music of Our Time Festival.
View Festival flyer here.

HB Artist Series
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
The HB Artist Series showcases the artistry of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Presented in Scarsdale, these concerts offer audiences an intimate encounter with exceptional performances, underscoring the School’s enduring commitment to musical excellence and cultural enrichment in Westchester County.
Program
California Suite for Flute and Piano (2021) – Kian Ravaei
I. Least Bell’s Vireo
IV. California Black Rail
Donna Elaine, flute
Katsura Tanikawa, piano
A.D.H.D. – Derek Cooper
Daniel Spitzer, clarinet
Peter Seidenberg, cello
Andrew Marino, guitar
A Selection of Original Jazz Works – Rolf Sturm
Winter Solstice
Rain’s End
Green Arches
Rolf Sturm, nylon string guitar, electric guitar
Dean Johnson, acoustic bass *
3 passions for our tortured planet – Brian Field
Fire
Glaciers
Wind
Tomoko Uchino, piano
Prelude – Gary Philo
Burlesque – Robert Pollock
Joan Forysyth, piano
William Anderson, guitar, banjo
TBA
April Johnson, violin
Peter Seidenberg, cello
Tomoko Uchino, piano
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Program and artists are subject to change.
*= guest artist
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The Soviets: 1922-1988 Student Recital
2026-04-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
This recital explores music written in the Soviet Union between 1922 and 1988, a period marked by extraordinary artistic achievement amid profound political constraint. Featuring works by leading Soviet composers, the program highlights the depth, drama, and expressive power that emerged from this complex chapter of musical history.
Part of the Music of Our Time Festival.
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1976-Present Student Recital
2026-04-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
This recital celebrates music written from 1976 to the present, highlighting the diverse voices and styles that have shaped contemporary classical and crossover repertoire. Featuring works by composers such as John Williams, Philip Glass, Astor Piazzolla, Vincent Persichetti, Ian Clarke, and Yiruma, the program reflects the rich variety of musical expression from the late twentieth century to today.
Part of the Music of Our Time Festival.
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Women at the Millennium: 1976 - Present Student Recital
2026-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
This recital celebrates the creativity and expressive range of women composers whose works have shaped the musical landscape from the late twentieth century to today. Featuring music by composers including Lori Laitman, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Hilary Tann, Christine Donkin, Andrea Casarrubios, and others, the program highlights distinctive voices writing at the turn of the millennium and beyond.
Part of the Music of Our Time Festival.
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Micro Commissions Project Student Recital
2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Now in its second year, the Micro-Commissions Project is an innovative collaboration between Hoff-Barthelson Music School and the Manhattan School of Music. Co-directed by Peter Seidenberg and Reiko Füting, Chair of Composition at MSM, the initiative pairs ten HBMS students with undergraduate composers from MSM to create brand-new works tailored to each student’s instrument and level.
Part of the Music of Our Time Festival.
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Jazz and Poetry: Spring 2026
2026-04-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY, 10583, 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, and comfort in times of uncertainty.
Enjoy an engaging program of readings and music that is at once playful and uplifting, while also honest and thought-provoking. Together, these works remind us that joy and struggle often arise from the same source—and that both are essential to what sustains us.
The event features local Scarsdale poets alongside the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Adult Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ed Palermo.

Flute and Viola Clubs Music of Our TIme Concert
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, 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
2026-04-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, 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 mortality, human experience, and the urgency of living with awareness and intention.
“In We long to wake, I was drawn to the idea of contrasting human worlds and the ways music can bring them into conversation,” said Flannery Cunningham. “The piece ultimately asks us to reflect on how we live—to remain awake to what matters most and to the shared human experiences that connect us.”
In addition to the commissioned work, the concert will include contemporary works performed by HBMS faculty and students. The winner of the 2026 Wilma Machover Prize will also be announced.
The concert is free of charge and open to the public.
View Festival flyer here.

Pathways to Private Lessons
2026-04-23 19:30 - 20:30 | NY
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 to begin private instruction?
How do you identify the best teacher?
How do you select the right instrument?

RSVP here to receive the Zoom link.

Spring Benefit
2026-04-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Manhattanville University, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY, 10577, United States
Honoring Warren Haber, Trustee; April Johnson, Associate Dean & Faculty Member; and Peter Seidenberg, Faculty Member
Featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Mackenzie Melemed
With special appearances by HBMS alumna Rachel Haber and HBMS Chamber Ensembles
Reid Castle at Manhattanville University
2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY

5:30 pm • VIP Reception
7:00 pm • Concert and Celebration of Honorees
8:00 pm • Dessert Reception
Funds raised will ensure that Hoff-Barthelson can continue to provide comprehensive music education of the highest caliber, offer generous financial aid, and deliver dynamic programs for our community.
Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Youth Orchestra Auditions for 2026-27
2026-04-26 09:00 - 13:00 | 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 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 achievement in our orchestral program, showcasing the highest level of technical ability and musical artistry among high school students. Participation in this ensemble is a testament to a student’s dedication and skill.
Learn more here.
Request an audition time here.
For additional information or questions, email orchestra@hbms.org

Invitation to the Dance
2026-05-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Invitation to the Dance: Dances by Chopin and Baroque Masters
Part of Soundscapes: Faculty-Curated Performances at HBMS, this program features dance-inspired works by Chopin and Baroque composers, performed by piano students of all ages. The series celebrates the artistry and individuality of HBMS students through thoughtfully themed programs curated by the School’s faculty.
Coordinator: Dr. Joan Forsyth

Music of the Americas
2026-05-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Music of the Americas
Part of Soundscapes: Faculty-Curated Performances at HBMS, this program explores music from across North and South America, performed by piano students of all ages. The series highlights diverse musical traditions through faculty-curated programs that celebrate student artistry.
Coordinator: Dr. Joan Forsyth

Violin Master Class with Jennifer Frautschi
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:15 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
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 performed at Chamber Music Northwest, Music@Menlo, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and numerous festivals including Ojai, Santa Fe, Seattle, Spoleto, and La Jolla SummerFest.
Her wide-ranging discography includes Grammy-nominated recordings of Schoenberg’s Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra and String Quartet No. 3 with the Fred Sherry Quartet, Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto with Robert Craft and the Philharmonia Orchestra of London, and, with pianist John Blacklow, Schumann’s three violin sonatas and American Duos, featuring works by contemporary American composers.
A Pasadena native, Frautschi studied at the Colburn School, Harvard, the New England Conservatory, and the Juilliard School. She performs on the 1722 “ex-Cádiz” Antonio Stradivarius and teaches in the graduate program at Stony Brook University.
Master Classes at Hoff-Barthelson are open to the public to observe free of charge.

Liederabend: An Evening of German Song
2026-05-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Liederabend (An Evening of German Song)
Part of Soundscapes: Faculty-Curated Performances at HBMS, this recital features German art song performed by voice students and ensembles. The program reflects the expressive depth and collaborative artistry at the heart of the series.
Coordinator: Dr. Andrea Saposnik

Suzuki String Program Spring Recitals
2026-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Interested families are invited to attend today’s student recitals and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Program in action.

11:00 am – Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital
12:30 pm – Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital
2:00 pm – Suzuki Strings Program Student Recital

Suzuki Piano Program Spring Recital
2026-05-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Piano Program in action.

Suzuki Piano Program Spring Recital
2026-05-03 15:30 - 16:30 | NY

Suzuki Guitar Program Spring Recital
2026-05-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Guitar Program in action.

Jazz Ensembles Spring Recital
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Hear the School’s jazz ensembles in their year-end recital.

Vocal Ensembles Concert
2026-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Join us for an end-of-the-year concert featuring the Petite Chorus and the Beginner and Junior Voices.

Baroque Dances: German Masters
2026-05-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Baroque Dances: German Masters
Part of Soundscapes: Faculty-Curated Performances at HBMS, this program highlights Baroque dance forms by German composers, performed by string students of all ages. The series offers students the opportunity to engage deeply with stylistic traditions through performance.
Coordinator: April Johnson
