Few composers have had as profound and lasting an influence as Ludwig van Beethoven. In 2027, the musical world will mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death. This three-part lecture series, presented by Dr. Derek Cooper, explores Beethoven’s life and music across three major periods, placing his work in the broader political, cultural, and artistic...
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The annual Compose Yourself! Project Workshop is a unique and special opportunity for students to share their compositions with visiting professional composers/teaching artists and receive feedback. Submissions are due by February 13, 2027. Additional information coming soon. The Compose Yourself! Project Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2027, from 1:00-5:00 pm.
February Recess - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
Israeli cellist Zvi Plesser enjoys an international career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, and music director. For more than three decades, he has performed and taught around the world, bringing the same commitment to appearances in major concert halls and to his work with young musicians. As a soloist, Plesser has performed extensively with...
Each year, the HB Compose Yourself! Project Master Class allows young composers to share their original music and develop their creative voices. Directed by Dr. Derek Cooper in partnership with Copland House, the master class brings students together with accomplished professional composers for thoughtful feedback, guidance, and conversation about the compositional process. This special event...
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Few composers have had as profound and lasting an influence as Ludwig van Beethoven. In 2027, the musical world will mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death. This three-part lecture series, presented by Dr. Derek Cooper, explores Beethoven’s life and music across three major periods, placing his work in the broader political, cultural, and artistic...
Read more about Beethoven: His Life, Music, and Legacy 200 Years Later
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