Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Yom Kippur
2025-10-02
Yom Kippur – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

Festival Orchestra Drop-in Day
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Bring your instrument, play along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Festival Orchestra. For students in grades 9-12.
The Orchestra rehearses weekly at this time.
RSVP here.

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
2025-10-13
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

Diwali
2025-10-20
Diwali – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

HB Artist Series
2025-10-24 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
Keyboard Fantasia BWV 906 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Fantasie in C minor, K 475 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Vered Reznik, piano
Piano Trio in A minor, M67 – Maurice Ravel
Modéré
Pantoum: Assez vif
Passacaille: Très large
Final: Animé
Eriko Sato, violin
Michael Finckel, cello
Emily White, piano
Concerto a Tre for Clarinet, Violin, and Cello – Ingolf Dahl
Daniel Spitzer, clarinet
April Johnson, violin
Peter Seidenberg, cello
General Admission: $20
HBMS Students: Free of charge
Purchase tickets here.
Program and artists are subject to change.
View the flyer here.

World-Renowned Violinist James Ehnes in Concert with pianist Andrew Armstrong
2025-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
World-renowned, two-time Grammy-winning violinist James Ehnes joins acclaimed pianist and HBMS alumnus Andrew Armstrong for an unforgettable evening of music at Hoff-Barthelson Music School.
Program:
Mozart – Violin Sonata No. 32 in B-flat Major, K. 454
Ravel – Violin Sonata No. 2
Bach – Largo and Allegro assai from Sonata for Violin Solo No. 3 in C Major, BWV1005
Gershwin – Three Preludes for Piano Solo
Amy Beach – Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23
Wieniawski – Scherzo Tarantelle for Violin and Piano, Op. 16
Seating is extremely limited. Tickets are available exclusively via Eventbrite.
Purchase tickets here.
$50 General Admission
$90 Preferred Seating
Limited number of free tickets for HBMS students ages 10–18
Proceeds support Hoff-Barthelson’s Financial Aid Program, which ensures access to world-class music education for all members of the community.
View the flyer here.

C³: Concert · Clinic · Conversation
2025-11-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
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 artistry and repertoire. The event culminates in a hands-on clinic, with Poiesis Quartet members coaching and performing alongside students enrolled in Hoff-Barthelson’s Chamber Music Program.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience chamber music at the highest level while supporting the next generation of musicians.
Free of charge and open to the public.
View flyer here.

Finding Home - A Music and Poetry Journey
2025-11-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY, 10583, United States
What are the tastes, colors, and sounds of home? What does home mean as a family, a neighborhood, a flag, or Earth itself? How does home manifest in the heart?
The Scarsdale Public Library and Hoff-Barthelson Music School invite you to ponder these questions and enjoy an afternoon of poetry and jazz! The event will showcase members of the Scarsdale Library’s Poetry Community and Hoff-Barthelson Music School Adult Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Ed Palermo, as poets and musicians work together to explore these rich themes.
Registration required: Register here.

HB Artist Series
2025-11-21 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
Pavane pour une infante défunte – Maurice Ravel, arr. Emilio Pujol
La vida breve – Manuel de Falla, arr. Emilio Pujol
Jonathan Trotta, guitar
Andrew Marino, guitar
From the Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 – Edvard Grieg, arr. Seth Himmelhoch
Morning Mood
The Death of Åse
Anitra’s Dance
In the Hall of the Mountain King

Andrew Marino, guitar
Jonathan Trotta, guitar
Seth Himmelhoch, guitar *
Stuart Klinger, guitar *
Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 11 – Fanny Mendelssohn
Allegro molto vivace
Andante espressivo
Lied: Allegretto
Allegretto moderato
April Johnson, violin
Peter Seidenberg, cello
Tomoko Uchino, piano
Purchase tickets here.
Program and artists are subject to change.
*= guest artist

Suzuki String Program Fall Recitals
2025-11-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recitals and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Strings Program in action.
11:00 am – Student Recital
12:30 pm – Student Recital
2:00 pm – Student Recital

Suzuki Piano Program Fall Recital
2025-11-23 15:30 - 16:30
Interested families are invited to attend today’s recital and see Hoff-Barthelson’s acclaimed Suzuki Piano Program in action.

Suzuki Guitar Program Fall Recital
2025-11-23 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.

Thanksgiving Recess
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-30
Thanksgiving Recess – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

Youth Orchestras Winter Concert
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Iona University : The Sommer Center, 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY, 10708, United States
Join us at the Sommer Center for an inspiring evening of orchestral music featuring the Festival Orchestra under the direction of Leandro Gazineo, and the Young People’s Symphonette and Chamber Orchestra led by Robert Schwartz. The program also includes a special collaborative performance with the HBMS Port Chester Saturday Orchestra—an inspiring celebration of collaboration, talent, and the joy of live music.
General Admission $15; HBMS Students Free of Charge
Limited seating- purchase tickets in advance here.

Holiday Music Festival
2025-12-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Join us for a festive day of music, merriment, and community spirit at Hoff-Barthelson’s Holiday Music Festival! This beloved annual event showcases the incredible talents of our student ensembles. Festival Highlights:
Live Performances: Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of our talented students performing a variety of musical genres.
HB Holiday Boutique: Discover unique gifts at our HB Holiday Boutique, featuring local artisans and vintage HB-inspired merchandise.
Silent Auction: Bid on an array of fantastic items and experiences, perfect for holiday gifting or treating yourself.
Delicious Food: Indulge in a selection of light fare and sweets from our HB Café while enjoying the musical performances.
Performance Schedule:
11:00 am – 12:15 pm: Suzuki Program – Piano, Guitar, and Violins
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Vocal Ensembles – Petite Chorus, Beginner Voices, and Junior Voices
2:00 – 3:15 pm: Adult Handbell Choir, Junior Flutes, Flute Club, Adult Flute Choir, and Viola Club
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Jazz Ensembles
5:00 – 6:00 pm: Chamber Music Ensemble
Additional information coming soon!

Youth Orchestra Auditions
2025-12-16 19:00 - 22:00 | 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

Winter Recess
2025-12-23 - 2026-01-04
Winter Recess – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

College Advisory
2026-01-10 15:00 - 17:00
Please note that this event will be held online via Zoom.
RSVP here to receive the Zoom link.
High school students are invited to embark on their college exploration journey at our College Advisory event, led by HBMS Dean Christopher Kenniff. Gain valuable insights from guest speaker Barbra Weidlein, co-founder and director of MajoringInMusic.com, the website providing tools and guidance to help pre-college students learn about options for continuing with music after high school. The event also includes panels featuring college admissions officers (TBA) and HB alumni who will discuss their experiences preparing for college, the application and audition process, and studying music at the university level. We encourage active participation and interaction between parents and students throughout the event to maximize the learning experience.
Special Guest Speaker: Barbra Weidlein, Director, MajoringInMusic.com
Ms. Weidlein will share ways in which students may keep music in their life after high school including majoring, minoring, and double majoring in music; how to figure out if majoring in music is the right way to proceed (including the value of summer music programs); careers in music including and beyond performance; skills music majors gain and how they are transferable to other careers; encouraging lifelong engagement in music however one moves forward; as well as other topics of interest.

Winter Open House
2026-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Discover what makes music study at Hoff-Barthelson exceptional through hands-on mini-lessons at our Winter Open House!
Children, families, and adults are invited to sample private instruction with our outstanding faculty, explore a variety of instruments, and experience firsthand the engaging, personalized approach that inspires a lifelong love of music.
For more than 80 years, Hoff-Barthelson has been a place where students of all ages grow as musicians and gain confidence in a supportive, creative environment.
Space is limited and advance registration is required.
Register here for your mini-lesson!

Vocal Program Recital
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:15 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Come hear students from the HBMS Vocal Program perform in a mid-year recital!
(Snow date: Thursday, January 22, at 7:00 pm.)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19
Martin King Luther, Jr. Day – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

HB Artist Series
2026-02-06 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
Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25 – Johannes Brahms
Allegro
Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo — Trio: Animato
Andante con moto
Rondo alla Zingarese: Presto
Nurit Pacht, violin
Robert Meyer, viola
Peter Seidenberg, cello
Katsura Tanikawa, piano
Menuet Antique – Maurice Ravel, arr. John Radder
Suite Antique for Flute and Piano – Maurice Ravel
Donna Elaine, flute
Rie Matsumoto, piano
Kreisleriana, Op. 16 – Robert Schumann
Äußerst bewegt
Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch
Sehr aufgeregt
Sehr langsam
Sehr lebhaft
Sehr langsam
Sehr rasch
Schnell und spielend
Pam Goldberg, piano
Purchase tickets here.
Program and artists are subject to change.

February Recess
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-22
February Recess – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

Piano Master Class with Victor Cayres
2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Pianist Victor Cayres has earned praise for concerts with the Sine Nomine string quartet and as soloist with Boston Pops, Orchestre des Jeunes de Fribourg in Switzerland, and Brno Philharmonic in the Czech Republic. He has been a guest artist at Banff Center for the Arts in Canada, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Universidade de São Paulo, University of Connecticut, Claflin University, Wesleyan University, Western Washington University, Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory and State University for Arts and Culture.
He has recorded for Albany, Centaur, Navona, and Parma Records, and frequently performs in Brazil, Europe, South Korea, and in the United States, including Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Chicago’s Preston Bradley Hall, Boston’s Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall. His concerts have been broadcast live at Brazil’s TV Cultura channel, Boston’s WGBH 99.5 All Classical, and Chicago’s WFMT Fine Arts Radio. Mr. Cayres currently serves as Lecturer at Boston University, Co-Director for Boston University Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Piano Program, and Faculty at New England Conservatory Preparatory School and Rivers School Conservatory.
Master Classes at Hoff-Barthelson are open to the public to observe free of charge.

HB Artist Series
2026-03-20 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
Double Keyboard Concerto in C Major, BWV 1061a – J.S. Bach
Allegro
Adagio ovvero Largo
Fuga, Vivace
Glen Kirchoff, piano
Kathryn Jones, piano *
Brasileiras, No. 4 – Heitor Villa-Lobos
Maxim Pakhomov, piano
Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano, Op. 45 – Louise Ferrenc
Allegro deciso
Andante
Scherzo, Vivace
Finale, Presto
Donna Elaine, flute
Peter Seidenberg, cello
Joan Forsyth, piano
Purchase tickets here.
Program and artists are subject to change.
* =guest artist

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

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
Carvings (2024) for Flute and Piano – Paul Kerekes
orange-green prism
luxury gadget
Donna Elaine, flute
Paul Kerekes, piano
A.D.H.D. – Derek Cooper
Daniel Spitzer, clarinet
Peter Seidenberg, cello
Andrew Marino, guitar
A Selection of Original Jazz Works – Rolf Sturm
Rolf Sturm, nylon string guitar, electric guitar
Glen Velez, frame drum, hand percussion *
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
World Premiere – Paul Kerekes
Peter Seidenberg, cello
Paul Kerekes, piano
Purchase tickets here.
Program and artists are subject to change.
*=guest artist

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.

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
