Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Youth Orchestra Auditions for 2026-27
2026-04-26 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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

ChamberFest
2026-05-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
ChamberFest — Recital featuring students enrolled in the HBMS chamber music program.

Poetry and Music Recital
2026-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Poetry and Music Recital
Part of Soundscapes: Faculty-Curated Performances at HBMS, this interdisciplinary program features music inspired by poetry, performed by instrumentalists and singers of all ages, both soloists and ensembles.
Coordinator: Gabriella Sanna

Bel Canto, Broadway, and Beyond!
2026-05-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Bel Canto, Broadway, and Beyond!
Part of Soundscapes: Faculty-Curated Performances at HBMS, this vibrant program showcases vocal repertoire ranging from classical bel canto to Broadway favorites, performed by voice students and ensembles.
Coordinator: Dr. Andrea Saposnik

Memorial Day Recess
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25
Memorial Day Recess – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.

Music in the Parks at Six Flags
2026-05-22 06:00 - 21:00
Members of the Young People’s Symphonette and Chamber Orchestra travel to Jackson Township in New Jersey to participate in the 2026 Music in the Parks Festival, where they will receive a year-end assessment by an outside panel focused on reinforcing skills that students have developed through their participation in the orchestras. The performance will be followed by an afternoon of fun at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Guitar Program Recital and Porch Party
2026-05-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Current and prospective Suzuki guitar students and their parents are invited to join us for a year-end Guitar Program Recital and Porch Party! Come learn more about our exciting plans for the 2025-27 school year, meet faculty and other Suzuki families!

Viva! Music of Latin America
2026-05-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Viva! Music of Latin America
Part of Soundscapes: Faculty-Curated Performances at HBMS, this program features works by Latin American composers, performed by instrumentalists and singers of all ages in both solo and ensemble settings.
Coordinator: Christopher Kenniff

Blue Notes & Bar Lines
2026-05-29 20:00 - 21:00 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Blue Notes & Bar Lines: Classical Music Inspired by Jazz
Part of Soundscapes: Faculty-Curated Performances at HBMS, this program explores classical works influenced by jazz, performed by students of all ages across instruments and voice.
Coordinator: Christopher Kenniff

Youth Orchestras Finale Concert
2026-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Iona University: Murphy Auditorium, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, 10804, United States
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.
Also featuring the winners of the First Annual Concerto Competition
Elliott Levine, violin, performing the Finale: Allegro energico from Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto
Madeline Margulis-Ohnuma, cello, performing the Finale: Allegro moderato from Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto
General Admission: $15; HBMS Students: Free of charge

Suzuki Strings Porch Party
2026-06-02 16:00 - 17:30
Current and prospective Suzuki violin and cello students and their parents are invited to join us for a Suzuki Porch Party! Come learn more about our exciting plans for our 2026-27 Suzuki program, and meet Suzuki faculty and other Suzuki families!

Suzuki Piano Program Recital and Porch Party
2026-06-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, 10583, United States
Current and prospective Suzuki piano students and their parents are invited to join us for a year-end Suzuki Recital and Porch Party! Come learn more about our exciting plans for our 2026-27 Suzuki Piano Program, and meet faculty and other Suzuki families!

Juneteenth
2026-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
Juneteenth – The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
