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.
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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The HB Artist Series celebrates the artistry and musicianship of Hoff-Barthelson’s distinguished faculty. Featuring performances in an intimate setting, the series offers audiences the opportunity to experience HBMS faculty as accomplished artists while reflecting the School’s longstanding commitment to musical excellence and enriching the cultural life of the community. Additional information coming soon.
Mindy Kaufman, The Edward and Priscilla Pilcher Chair, joined the New York Philharmonic as flute and solo piccolo in 1979 at the age of 22, after performing for three seasons with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. She received a bachelor of music degree from the Eastman School of Music, where she studied with Bonita Boyd, Walfrid...
Easter Weekend - The School is closed for regularly scheduled lessons and classes.
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