Music of Our Time Festival Student Recital
2025-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The Music of Our Time Contemporary Music Festival – Student Recital featuring Contemporary Works (1975 – Present).

Music of Our Time Festival Student Recital
2025-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
The Music of Our Time Contemporary Music Festival – Student Recital featuring Our Mentors in Modernism – Schoenberg, Ives, Stravinsky, Bartók, and Britten.

Music of Our Time Festival Student Recital: Micro-Commissions
2025-05-17 20:00 - 21:00 | NY
The Music of Our Time Contemporary Music Festival – Micro-Commissions Project, a collaboration between HBMS and the Manhattan School of Music. Co-directed by Peter Seidenberg and Reiko Fueting, MSM’s head of composition, this initiative pairs ten HBMS students with ten MSM composers, who have written original works tailored to each student’s instrument and skill level. These pieces will receive their world premiere at this recital.

Music of Our Time Festival Large Ensembles Performance
2025-05-18 15:00 - 16:30 | NY
The Music of Our Time Contemporary Music Festival – Student Recital featuring music composed between 1975 and the present.
Featuring the world premiere of All the Sounds Around Her by Kian Ravaei
Commissioned by HBMS for a student ensemble and made possible under the auspices of Hoff-Barthelson’s Wilma Machover Residency and Commission Program, this piece is inspired by the life and legacy of the beloved children’s musician Ella Jenkins. The work incorporates call-and-response singing, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and Jenkins’ signature multilingual counting games. The piece will be performed by the HBMS Vocal ensembles together with the Westchester Children’s Choir, and the HBMS Festival Orchestra, conducted by Leandro Gazineo.
Scheduled to perform:
Flute Ensemble — Donna Elaine, Director
Chamber Orchestra — Robert Schwartz, Director
Festival Orchestra Strings — Leandro Gazineo, Director
Winner of the Annual Wilma Machover Creative Development Fund
Selected individual student performers
Performers and program subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-05-30 18:30 - 19:30 | NY
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. *

Elena Collins, voice
Ariana Thomas, piano
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 enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, 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 subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-05-31 14:30 - 15:30 | NY
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. *

Adhijay Arvind, cello
Madeline Margulis-Ohnuma, cello
Luke Padovano, 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 enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, 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 subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-06-06 18:30 - 19:30 | NY
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. *

Melody Dong, violin
Phoebe Lai, voice
Chihoko Saito, piano
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 enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, 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 subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-06-06 20:00 - 21:00 | NY
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. *

Audrey Li, viola
Lucius Liu, piano
Roland Sadre, piano
Ciara Walker, voice

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 enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, 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 subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. *

Meera Chari, cello
Annika Yogaratnam, violin

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 enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, 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 subject to change.

Honors Program Student Recital
2025-06-08 14:30 - 15:30 | NY
Student recital featuring students enrolled in the Honors Program. *

Natalie Jong, violin
Elliott Levine, violin
Zoe Verduin, violin

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 enrolled in private lessons for at least two semesters, have been recommended by their teacher, and are motivated, committed, 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 subject to change.

Auditions: HBMS Orchestra Program Returning Students
2025-06-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 | NY
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 returning students.

One piece of your choice that showcases your technical and musical abilities
An excerpt from the Orchestra’s 2024-2025 repertoire

Auditions for students new to the Orchestra Program will be held on September 4, 2025, from 7-10 pm.
Learn about the HBMS Youth Orchestras here.

Independence Day
2025-07-04 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes in observance of Independence Day.

Labor Day
2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
The School is closed in observance of Labor Day.

Chamber Music Placement Meetings
2025-09-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Placement meetings for K-12 Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles for the 2025-26 school year.
Schedule a Placement Meeting here.

Youth Orchestra Auditions
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | 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

Fall Open House
2025-09-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Discover the Joy of Music at Hoff-Barthelson’s Fall Open House!
Hoff-Barthelson Music School invites students of all ages—from Pre-K through adults—to experience the excitement of music-making at the School’s Fall Open House!
Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or seeking to advance your skills, the Fall Open House offers a unique opportunity to explore the breadth and excellence of Hoff-Barthelson’s programs. Participants can sample private mini-lessons, observe or join group classes, and meet the School’s world-class faculty, who bring deep expertise and a passion for teaching.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore:

First Instrument Group Classes for young beginners in violin, cello, and guitar (Grades PreK–1)
Youth Ensembles including Junior Flutes, Percussion, and Vocal Ensembles (Grades 2–12)
Musicianship Classes for all ages, from Pre-K to adult
Private Mini-Lessons for all ages, from Pre-K through adults

Space is limited and advance registration is required. RSVP here.
With a legacy of over 80 years, Hoff-Barthelson is known for its exceptional faculty, welcoming community, and comprehensive approach to music education. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore where your musical journey can begin—or grow!

Flute Club and Adult Flute Choir Drop-in Day
2025-09-13 11:45 - 14:00 | NY
RSVP here.
Bring your flute, play along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Flute Club and Adult Flute Choir.
The Clubs meet weekly at these times.
Flute Club, 11:45 am–1:00 pm (for students in grades 8-12)
Adult Flute Choir, 1:00–2:00 pm

Junior Flute Club Drop-in Day
2025-09-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
RSVP here.
Bring your flute and play along with our enrolled students to learn more about the Junior Flute Club. For students in grades 1-7.
The Club meets weekly at this time.

Viola Club Drop-in Day
2025-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
RSVP here.
Bring your viola and play along with our enrolled students to learn more about the Viola Club. For students in grades 8-12.
The Club meets weekly at this time.

Chamber Orchestra Drop-in Day
2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
RSVP here.
Bring your instrument, play along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Chamber Orchestra. For students in grades 6-10.
The Orchestra rehearses weekly at this time.

Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Rosh Hashanah – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

Vocal Ensembles Drop-in Day
2025-09-24 16:15 - 19:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
RSVP here.
Sing along with our enrolled students and learn more about our Choral Program. The groups meet weekly at this time.
Petite Chorus (Grades Pre-K-2)
4:15 – 5:00 pm.
Beginner Voices (grades 2-4)
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Junior Voices (grades 5-8)
6:00 – 7:00 pm

Young People's Symphonette Drop-in Day
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
RSVP here.
Bring your instrument, play along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Young People’s Symphonette. For students in grades 2-6.
The Orchestra rehearses weekly at this time.

Jazz Program Drop-in Day
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | NY
RSVP here.
Bring your instrument and play along with our enrolled students to learn more about the ensembles. The ensembles meet weekly at this time.
Advanced Jazz Ensemble (grades 9-12)
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Adult Jazz Ensemble
8:00 – 9:00 pm

Orientation for New Families
2025-09-25 20:00 - 20:45 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Join us for an online orientation designed to welcome new families to Hoff-Barthelson. You’ll meet our Executive Director and Deans, learn about opportunities available to all students, and get helpful information to ensure a great experience for you and your family at HB.
RSVP here to receive the Zoom link.

Petite Chorus Drop-in Day
2025-09-27 08:45 - 09:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
RSVP here.
Sing along with our enrolled students and learn more about the Petite Chorus. For students in grades Pre-K-2.
The Chorus rehearses weekly at this time.

Vocal Performance Workshop Drop-in Day
2025-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
RSVP here.
Come sing along with our enrolled students, and learn more about the Vocal Performance Workshop. For students in grades 6-12.
The Workshop meets weekly at this time.

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