Learn more about our offerings by joining us at one or more of our Fall Open Houses!

Chamber Music, Piano Ensembles, and Adult Chamber Music
Thursday, August 24, 7:00-7:30 pm
Online – RSVP here to receive the Zoom link

Join Dean Christopher Kenniff and Associate Dean April Johnson for an introduction to Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles Program. You’ll also learn about private lessons, musicianship, and performance opportunities that support students looking to grow in their knowledge, ability, and appreciation of chamber music.

Learn more about the Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles Program here.

Jazz Ensembles and Adult Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, August 24, 8:00-8:30 pm
Online – RSVP here to receive the Zoom link

Prospective students in grades 6-12 and adults are invited to join Dean Christopher Kenniff and HBMS Jazz Program Director Ed Palermo, for a lively online introduction to Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Jazz and Adult Jazz Ensembles. You’ll also learn about private lessons, musicianship, and other ensemble opportunities that support students looking to grow in their knowledge, ability, and appreciation of jazz.

Learn more about the Jazz and Advanced Jazz Ensembles here.
Learn more about the Adult Jazz Ensemble here.

Youth Orchestra Program
Tuesday, August 29, 7:30-8:15 pm
Online – RSVP here to receive the Zoom link

Join music directors Jun Nakabayashi (Festival Orchestra), Robert Schwartz (Young People’s Symphonette, Chamber Orchestra), and Executive Director Ken Cole for an introduction to the School’s three-tiered Youth Orchestra Programs for students in grades 2-12. The discussion will include information about repertoire, educational goals, performance schedules, how to prepare for auditions (only the Festival Orchestra requires auditions), Festival Orchestra Merit Scholarships and more! HBMS orchestras are open to all students, whether studying privately at HBMS or elsewhere.

Learn more about the Orchestra Program here.
Learn more about Festival Orchestra Auditions here.

Early Childhood Music Program
Saturday, September 9, 9:30-10:30 am
RSVP here

9:30-10:00 am, Q & A with HBMS Dean Christopher Kenniff and Associate Dean April Johnson
10:00-10:30 am, sample class with Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certified Instructor, Laura Barnet

Families eager to enroll their very youngest members, ages 9 months to 5 years, in a high-quality music education program are invited to attend an Early Childhood Open House. Learn about the School’s music and movement program and get a taste of program activities children and their adults can look forward to together. Participants will have the opportunity to join in the fun of a music and movement class at 10:00 am and a brief Q & A with faculty.

Learn more about the Early Childhood Program here.

Junior Flute Club, Flute Club, and Adult Flute Choir Drop-in Days
Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9
RSVP here

Junior Flute Club Drop-in, Friday, September 8, 5:30-6:15 pm (Grades 1-7)
Flute Club Drop-in, Saturday, September 9, 11:45 am–1:00 pm (Grades 8-12)
Adult Flute Choir Drop-in, Saturday, September 9, 1:00–2:00 pm

Drop-in on the first meeting of each of our Flute Clubs!  Bring your flute and play along with students already enrolled in the clubs. Or simply attend the drop-in as an auditor to learn about the clubs.

Each day/time listed above is the actual meeting time of the club; clubs meet weekly through June 8, 2024.

Learn more about the Junior Flutes and Flute Club here.
Learn more about the Adult Flute Choir here.

Suzuki Program
Saturday, September 9, 2:15-3:30 pm
Hybrid: Online and In person RSVP here

Learn about Hoff-Barthelson’s renowned Suzuki Program from our Dean and members of our Suzuki Faculty at our Fall Open House! Our Suzuki Program is offered to students in violin, viola, cello, flute, guitar, and piano. Student performers will be featured during this event.

Learn more about the Suzuki Program here.

First Instruments and Meet the Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Instruments
Sunday, September 10, 1:00-3:00 pm  
RSVP here

First Instrument and Musicianship Classes, 1:00-1:30 pm and 1:40-2:10 pm
Meet the Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion Instruments, 2:15 – 3:00 pm

Students in grades Pre-K through 5 and their families are invited to join us for the First Instruments Open House. Meet instructors, sample class activities, and ask questions about our popular First Instrument classes. These classes are specially designed to prepare children for private lessons in piano, flute, cello, violin, guitar, and singing. We’ll also be sharing information about musicianship classes and ensembles that support private instrumental instruction. And, we’ll have a special Meet the Instruments session for students who wish to learn a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument.

Learn more about the First Instruments Program here.